10 Solutions For Annoying Kitchen Storage Problems

PLUS: My 14th anniversary of graduating from rehab, an easy way to clean your walls, and more. PLUS: My 14th anniversary of graduating from rehab, an easy way to clean your walls, and more. February 21, 2022 [View Online]( Good morning! We’re kicking off the new week with some problem-solving, specifically of the storage problems that abound in most kitchens. You’ll find simple storage solutions for bulky items, the stuff at the back of your cabinets, and more in Today’s Good Thing. And in a new Monday Motivation, I’m sharing the reason why I celebrate two birthdays every February 20. No matter what private battles you’re fighting, I hope my story helps you feel a little less alone. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING 10 Solutions For Annoying Kitchen Storage Problems [Photos of various kitchen storage solutions.]( Use these simple solutions to address your most annoying kitchen storage problems. 1. Bulky Items. We all have bulky kitchen items that drive us crazy—I used to have a potato masher that kept jamming the drawer I kept it in. Put up a small pegboard nearby and hang those problematic or bulky items from that instead. 2. Paper Towels. If counter space is hard to come by in your kitchen, there are other easily accessible places to keep your paper towels. Look for paper towel holders that you can attach to a wall, under a cabinet, or over a cabinet door. 3. Printables & References. Keep your printables and other helpful references close at hand by hanging them up on the inside of one of your cupboard doors. (The inside of a cupboard door is also a great place to keep measuring cups and spoons.) 4. Hard-To-Reach Corners. To make it easier to reach the items in the back of a cabinet, add a lazy Susan to your cupboard. Place the items on top of it, then just spin it to easily find and access items that would normally be out of sight and out of reach. 5. Small Items. Your kitchen cupboards can store a lot, but it can be tricky to keep track of small items in a big cupboard. Corral your small items together in a basket that you can hook onto a shelf so that it hangs underneath. 6. Mixer Accessories. After trying and failing to find a good place to store the attachments for my KitchenAid mixer, I finally started keeping them in the mixer bowl, which has worked out well! You could also hang them on a pegboard, or from Command hooks in your pantry or cupboard. [4 More Solutions For Annoying Kitchen Storage Problems ➜]( Related • [15 Things In The Kitchen You’re Using The Wrong Way]( • [12 Genius Pegboard Ideas That Will Inspire You To Get Organized]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • Honey is great in lip balm because it helps seal in moisture, plus this DIY version is easy to make in your microwave. [Read more ➜]( • Using water wisely with these 11 tips will not only save you money, but help conserve an increasingly precious resource. 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Some consumers ordered products marketed to them on social media, but the product(s) never arrived. Here are a few tips that can help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud on social media: • Adjust the privacy settings on your social media accounts. Making your accounts private can reduce your chances of being targeted by scammers. • If someone you know contacts you about an opportunity or emergency, call them directly to double-check—their account may have been hacked. • Plenty of real romances begin online these days, but scammers can be sneaky, so don't send money to anyone you haven't met in person. • If you’re interested in buying something you saw on social media, search the company’s name with “scam” or “complaint” first to see what’s out there. JILLEE'S PICK The Best Of The Animal Kingdom On Instagram [An image of phones displaying various animal Instagram accounts.]( We humans are complex creatures living in a complex world. 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The Ark had been my security blanket for 10 weeks, and I had no idea what the future had in store for me. It was difficult for my family and I to adjust to our “new normal,” and I experienced my share of setbacks and relapses. But with hard work, the bad days grew fewer and farther between. I've often said that I should either be dead or in jail, and I don’t say it for shock value. But thanks to the incredible staff and counselors at the Ark, my amazing family, and my Higher Power that never left me, I got a second chance at life, and I'm trying to make the most of it. If you are stumbling through the darkness of addiction, I want you to know that there is hope. Please reach out for help and support, then fight as hard as you can to get sober. 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