Thursday, October 2, 2008

The good thing about Campbells

So I got some inspiration from my friend Liz (thanks LiZ!) to clean out my pantry-YIKES!! I keep thinking that we need to get our food storage in order so for starters I went to Macey's and loaded up on some case lot items. I came home and looked at my pantry and wondered where it was all going to fit. It became evident that the pantry was going to need a makeover. I decided to take a before and after picture.






I learned some useful things from this little project:

#1: The makers of Campbells soup knew what they were doing when they designed their cans. Unlike the off brands, their cans stack impressively well.

#2: The Great Value Wal-Mart brand stacks the WORST!!! (I guess you get what you pay for aye?)

#3: We NEVER use cream of celery soup

#4: There CAN be such a thing as a lone weevil....or can there???

#5: My kids Do notice when things are clean...especially Jaxon (big surprise) who said, "Good job Mom!"

#6: I do have a little OCD in me.

#7: We do pretty good at eating things before they go old....This was the oldest thing I found...
Yes it says 9/13/06...
#8: It will only look this good for today so I'll enjoy it!!!

4 comments:

Krislynn said...

Jen-
I love to organize! After I organize a drawer or cupboard, I find myself opening it just to look at it again, I am totally OCD...BTW your pantry looks great!

Natalie said...

Jen...I was cleaning out my email today when I came across your comment! I am so embarassed that it took me TWO MONTHS to write back! Sheesh!!! Yeah, I taught with Kim last year. It was pretty good. I don't think I'm cut out for the job share thing...I'm too much of a control freak! Are you still teaching? I am staying home now with the boys. Jaxon turned 4 in August and Ryker will be 6 months on the 21st.
Your kids are adorable! Is Jaxon in school this year or did you hold him back? I don't think I'm going to send my Jax next year.
Do you mind if I put a link to your blog on mine? I would like to check in once in a while....now that I've found you!

Anonymous said...

Hey! I just found you on Summer's, hope you don't mind! Your pantry looks great! I love mine after it's organized too, but just wish it would last longer! and Your kids are so cute!

Liz said...

Good Job! It really looks good. Hopefuly yours last longer than mine, I need to clean it out already.