This week, we're going to  continue organizing in the kitchen by focusing on the refrigerator.  If you have been following my previous blogs, you understand the general process of organizing.  The first step is to take everything out.  Just like organizing the pantry, throw away expired food.  Then wipe all the shelves squeaky clean.   You may also want to readjust the shelves in a more practical way.  

My secret to keeping the refrigerator organized?  Group like items together and give them a home.  Clear plastic bins are great for keeping like food items together such as cheeses, snacks or sandwich makings.  If you have older kids that pack their lunches, you can keep lunch items together in a bin so kids can easily see what their choices are.  

Use clear food storage containers for leftovers.  I prefer square containers rather than round.  Keep leftovers on the same shelf.  Clean out the frig once a week prior to going to the grocery store.  This way you know what you've got and what you need to restock.  

You can use the same technique for the freezer.  Put all of your frozen vegetables or other like items together into bins.  

As with any other organizing project, keep frequently used items closest to the front and lesser used items in the back.  

Most of this month, I have concentrated on organizing different areas of the kitchen.  We spend so much of our lives there.  We not only cook in the kitchen but it's usually the spot where friends and family gather to socialize.   I hope you are on your way to having the organized kitchen that you want to show off and feel proud of.  

The next two blog posts will cover meal planning and grocery shopping.  What would you like to read about in future blog posts?  I would love to hear from you!