I don’t know what it is about fall, but I’ve been on a cleaning and organizing kick. Maybe it’s because school is back in session and we (I) have to be more organized and put together with meals and week night dinners.
I actually have two sets of pantry cabinets . . we built another one shortly after moving into our house because I have a shopping problem when it comes to food. Please tell me I’m not alone.
BEFORE
I have to show you the horrid “before” photo so you can see how awesome my pantry is now. I know this is a mess and as you can see, we just proceeded to dump all sorts of things in our pantry with no rhyme or reason. This is absolutely embarrassing but I don’t mind showing you this because I’m in a good place now.
AFTER
So much better, right? Only problem: I need MORE containers!! The cleaning/purging/organizing exercise was wonderful. I’m not going to tell you how many bags of chocolate chip morsels I found stashed away in the back of my pantry. And the number of half eaten potato chip bags, granola, pretzels and even a half eaten container of travel size peanut butter. Did you know they make these now? I’m sure this was left here by my lovely Madeline . . who surprisingly also wrapped it in saran wrap?! I have no idea. .
These POP Containers from OXO were just what I needed to get organized. My biggest pet peeve about these kind of containers is that they are hard to open and close. I want my kids to be as self-sufficient as possible and I even let my oldest get her own snack sometimes when she gets home from school. They can open and close (with success!) these POP containers all on their own. Pop-Open lids on the Containers and Dispensers can be opened with just one hand. Check out my rad video where I show this.
The other winning thing I love about these containers: you can stack them! I want to make the most out of my pantry space so stacking is key. The flat lids were designed especially for this. They also come in various sizes, small, square and rectangular because you don’t just need one size container. These things are brilliant I tell you.
So where can you find these fabulous containers? POP Containers are available at The Container Store locations nationwide or online at www.containerstore.com. I love the Container Store. I could seriously spend a full day in this store and not want to leave. Like ever. If you’re looking to organize your pantry and kitchen, The Container Store seriously has everything you will ever need. Seriously.
You can also check out my Pinterest board which shows you the other fabulous OXO storage and organization products they have.
Follow Hip Foodie Mom’s board POPtober with OXO and The Container Store on Pinterest.
THE GIVEAWAY!!
And the BEST part? THERE IS A HUGE GIVEAWAY GOING ON RIGHT NOW!! Enter to win a prize pack worth $500, including your choice of OXO Storage & Organization tools (up to $250), as well as a $250 elfa gift card*.
CLICK HERE to enter . . and good luck!!
*The giveaway runs from Monday, October 13th – Friday, October 31st
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Disclosure: I was selected to be a part of this campaign through OXO’s Blogger Outreach program. This is not a paid post. All opinions expressed here are my own.
Ashley+|+Spoonful+of+Flavor says
October 13, 2014 at 6:36 amI actually just recently organized my pantry and not by choice. I opened the cabinet one day to discover that a shelf had collapsed. It motivated me to organize the entire cabinet. I always love OXO and those pop tops are perfect!
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:48 pmAshley, oh no!!! well, at least something good came out of it right?
Rachel+@+Bakerita says
October 13, 2014 at 10:28 amI have some of these containers on my counter and they’re the BEST – I always just want to buy more. It’s the ideal place to keep baking supplies 🙂 love how awesome your pantry looks!!
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:48 pmThanks so much, Rachel!! Yes, I definitely needed some organization help! 🙂
Shashi+at+runninsrilankan says
October 13, 2014 at 11:38 amOh wow – what a HUGE difference – I hate to confess but, my pantry is not much more organized than your “before” picture – I NEED help!!!
And thanks for hosting this giveaway – it sounds pretty awesome!
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:49 pmWell, I hope you entered the giveaway, Shashi!! you need these in your life! 🙂
Linda | Brunch with Joy says
October 13, 2014 at 11:39 amYou’re not alone, Alice. I hear you when it comes to food shopping. In fact, the hubby is also included. Thanks to him, he likes to keep our pantry neat and clean (read: easier for him to find his favorite snacks), so OXO products are the answer to solve our problems. 😀
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:50 pmhaha, yes, Linda!!! and now I know exactly what’s in there!!
Kelly says
October 13, 2014 at 3:36 pmOh Alice, I definitely could use help with organizing my pantry too. Haha, I was just telling my husband the other day that I need to stop buying more food and using up what’s in our pantry first. Yay, your pantry looks gorgeous with the OXO containers! Love the pop tops too 🙂
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:50 pmKelly, thanks so much!! Enter the giveaway!!! These containers are awesome!!
Kelsey @ Badger Kitchen says
October 13, 2014 at 4:13 pmI have these on my wedding registry! I love how they are space efficient, durable, airtight and that you can see what’s inside. They are a little pricey but you get what you pay for!
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:51 pmHi Kelsey! yes, you get great quality!! Did you also enter the giveaway? Well, if you don’t win, I hope someone buys you the entire set!! so awesome!
Laura+(Tutti+Dolci) says
October 13, 2014 at 4:14 pmI’m obsessed with these containers, a must for an organizational junkie like me! 😉
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:52 pmI am too now, Laura! 🙂
Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+Cakes) says
October 13, 2014 at 5:04 pmI seriously need to get my life together. Looking at my kitchen right now, I need to get organized quick!
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:52 pmhey J! haha, get these containers. . only problem, now I want more!!! 😛
Erin+|+The+Law+Student's+Wife says
October 13, 2014 at 5:59 pmI am having total pantry envy right now. Thanks for the inspiration!
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:53 pmAwh thank you Erin!! yes, get some of these or enter the giveaway!! You’ll need these in your BIG kitchen!! 🙂
Gwen+@SimplyHealthyFamily says
October 13, 2014 at 6:32 pmThanks for sharing!!! I’ve totally been on a cleaning and organization kick for the last week or two, move over Spring fever I’ve got Fall fever big time! My sister keeps asking me to go to the container store in Scottsdale w her but I’m afraid I will blow my entire paycheck there! 😉
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:54 pmHi Gwen, oh my goodness. . that’s right. . I have to watch myself. . it’s not shoes or clothes but spending money at the Container Store!! 😛
Liz says
October 13, 2014 at 6:38 pmI use these containers for my flour and sugar, but I could always use more! I just purged my pantry (I have that same shopping problem!) but there’s more cupboards to tackle. You are such an inspiration!
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:54 pmI don’t know about that, Liz but thank you. . enter the giveaway!! it’s pretty awesome!!
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
October 13, 2014 at 10:12 pmNO freakin’ way that was your closet!! You were a mess, hahaha. But this new closet looks amazing. OXO is a wonderful brand and I love how the lids pop up like that.
hipfoodiemom says
October 13, 2014 at 11:55 pmhaha, I was a mess, Connie. That was seriously it in all it’s glory. Thank God we organized!!
amy kim says
October 14, 2014 at 6:04 amI’m just glad I wasn’t the only one with cluttered cabinets! 😉 I also need more of these containers to de-clutter the rest of my kitchen!
Renée J. (RJ Flamingo) says
October 14, 2014 at 6:51 amI entered! I adore OXO POP containers – I have them in my pantry and on my counters. And yes, I need more! Thanks for hosting this giveaway. 🙂
Zainab says
October 14, 2014 at 10:38 amME LOVE!! These containers are my favorites and I am collecting them to complete my cupboards!!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says
October 14, 2014 at 1:01 pmWhy is an organized cupboard (or closet) so satisfying. I don’t look forward to do it but when it’s done it’s a great feeling – it looks so nice and neat and organized. Love a great set of matching containers too!
Laura+@PetiteAllergyTreats says
October 14, 2014 at 2:10 pmWowza. Thanks for the real candid before shot! That makes me feel sooo better about the condition of my pantry. 🙂 Of course, I know I could be easily reformed with a those awesome OXO containers.
hipfoodiemom says
October 14, 2014 at 2:14 pmoh my gawd, Laura. . I just laughed out loud!!! I know my pantry was a mess!! 😛 let’s blame it on the kids, shall we? 🙂
Alessandra // the foodie teen says
October 14, 2014 at 4:23 pmWow! You’ve seriously inspired me to get my act together and clean up my own pantry.. it’s a complete mess!
Karen says
October 14, 2014 at 6:58 pmI also love the Container Store, and like you could spend an entire day there. Thanks for the dose of reality with the before picture. You are brave! 🙂 and I am grateful for it – I feel much better about my pantry now 🙂