Freezer solutions

Nothing earth-shattering.   But it helps. 

Problem:  A freezer with items stuffed in haphazardly wherever they would fit.

Consequences:  I could not see what I had in the freezer.  Items that got pushed to the back would be forgotten and end up getting thrown out because of ice crystals of freezer burn.

Solution:   Use my labeler!   I decided to get a couple of plastic bins to hold the meats and the fruits/vegetables.   I labeled them as such and put them in the bottom shelf.

Now, it isn’t perfect.  I still have straggling items.  But, it has sure helped the situation immensely.  The meat is at least contained.  And, I can see in one peek what I have available to use.  Therefore, I am more likely to use what I have.

You can see a couple of extra vegetable bags on the top shelf.  The way to prevent that is for me to use up what I have, and then keep those items limited to what the bin can actually hold.  The top shelf is meant for boxes that can stand up on their own.

I did this a couple of weeks ago, and so far it is still working for me.  I feel so much less frustrated when I open that freezer door.  And, I know where to put things when I’m putting away the freezer items.   

Fixing my tough spots – one at a time.