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Have you had one of those situations when your training, your experience and your passion all intersect at one point? I have a degree in economics and 10+ years experience working with financially struggling families. After much thought, I realized that although I can’t personally employee thousands of Americans, I can make a difference through purposeful choices in the products I purchase. So I have a made a commitment to purchase products that are Made in the USA whenever possible.
Since I love to organize , let me show you some of my favorite made in the USA organizing products around my kitchen.
We’re a military family and move at least every 3 years. I use either repurposed items for organizing or containers that are very flexible in how I can use them since I never know what our next move will bring.
All-American Kitchen Organizing
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I use Binz brand trays to keep smaller items together. They fit perfectly on the bottom shelf, maximizing usable space. I also have a Binz brand tray on the top shelf to hold less frequently used jars and bottles so that they don’t clutter up the door shelves. I use a Tupperware container (similar) in the meat drawer to corral individual condiment packets for lunches. I prefer the clear Pyrex bowls to keep leftovers in so that we can see exactly what is left over and it’s more likely to be eaten. And we keep a Tupperware water pitcher (similar) in the fridge to reduce the number of disposable bottles we throw away.
I use a Binz brand tray to hold snacks for the lunch boxes. Another Binz brand tray holds prepackaged pasta or meat. I love the Itso bin (similar) I found at Target for holding breads, tortillas and pre-made pancakes for school day breakfasts. I tend towards fewer labels to reduce visual clutter. I did label the lunch snacks tray to minimize the time the kids stand with the freezer door open.
Pantry
Having grown up in a tropical climate, I insist that all cereals, crackers and snacks are stored in air tight containers; Tupperware and Snapware containers are my favorite. Spaghetti noodles are kept in a Tupperware container. I use one Longaberger basket to hold breads and tortillas and another to hold different types of lunch box snacks. And although it’s not marked, I’m pretty sure that the Coke crate I use to hold additional lunch box snacks was made in the USA. (Did I tell you that I have 4 people in my family taking lunches each day? That’s why I have so many lunch snack bins and baskets.)
Baking Cabinet
Here too, I insist that all baking supplies are stored in air tight containers. I found that Ball brand glass jars and Rubbermaid containers are flexible for use in different sized and shaped cabinets. I use more labels in the baking cabinet to help my teenage daughters find what they need for baking projects.
Seeing everything organized in my kitchen makes me very happy every single time I open a door. Seeing everything organized in products that were Made in the USA makes me even happier.
I’m a mom of 3, a veteran and military spouse. I’ve moved into 20+ homes all around the world. My passion is helping busy people make the space and time for what’s really important to them.
Originally published February 10, 2016 and updated February 1, 2024. We did it! We finished the 31 Days of 10-Minute Decluttering Challenge. We’ve worked hard and tackled areas ranging from our toolbox to our makeup and everything in between. But now that we’ve finished decluttering what’s next? Don’t worry if you missed a couple of days,…
You have some great ideas. Thanks so much for sharing them at the Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Adorned From Above, Debi. The Busy Bee’s, Myrna and Joye.
Great ideas! I use several of these products. Glad to know they are made in America.
thanks,
KC
You have some great ideas.
Thanks so much for sharing them at the Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
Adorned From Above,
Debi.
The Busy Bee’s,
Myrna and Joye.
Great ideas and great products! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!
Thank you for linking up with the Clever Chicks this week; I hope you’ll join us again! Cheers,Kathy Shea Mormino
I love this! I will always spend more to buy American Made. I wish more people thought that way!
Love it all, and great tips! Splendidly organized!
xo,
Jen