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18 years ago

Who posted that she uses storage baskets in her frig. I bought 2 at the dollar-store and they work wonderfully in our frig! DH and I love the convenience of having all our bottles and jars in one spot, and upright!

Sherry

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junkyardgirl
18 years ago
That's a good idea! I didn't see that post, so thanks for sharing.
lydia1959
18 years ago
I bought a $3.00 basket at Deals and am using it in the fridge. It does work really well!!
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FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
That is a great tip, I'm going to get one for cans of soda/water/beer. I hate scraping things in and out of the fridge, I don't want to mar the shelves any more than I have to and cans leave those ugly gray marks on things.
patti43
18 years ago
I'd like to thank her and you, also. I missed that post but it sure is a great idea. Easier to clean out a basket than taking out the whole shelf when something spills!
luckygardnr
18 years ago
This is what I did for my Mom's fridge, then came home and did it for mine.
gadgets
18 years ago
What a neat idea!! I'm looking for just the right sizes to put in my chest freezer also. I'd like to have all chicken in one, beef in another, fish, veggies, etc.

Thanks for the visual, lucky.

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ruthieg__tx
18 years ago
I hope that it was me. I have been using them forever and have been posting here about them for so long...It is just the best way to find stuff in your fridge and keeps it so organized...Even if it wasn't me that you read, I'm glad you like the idea....but here's another on...Use them in your pantry and/or cabinets too for storing thing like jello/pudding ...sauce packets onions, potatoes..you will find it a big help there too.
ruthieg__tx
18 years ago
My baskets are from the dollar store (99 cent store) and are much thinner and take up way less room than those that are pictured so keep that in mind too. I use dishpans and plastic shoeboxes in the pantry...
Marcia Thornley
18 years ago
Duh, why didn't I think of this? I have been using these under my sink for ages to hold cleaning supplies and such. Never thought of using them in the fridge. Thanks for the tip! Off to the dollar store!
patti43
18 years ago
Ruthie!! Another great idea for the pantry. Man, I'm gonna get organized yet!!
itsmesuzq
18 years ago
I love this idea!! I can't wait to go hunting for baskets!!

Thanks so much...
ruthieg__tx
18 years ago
Here is a shot of mine and also one of my pantry. You will be shocked at how much more space you will have in your pantry and everything stays neat.. Any basket that works for you is good but the less space they take up the better..
dilly_dally
18 years ago
Here is a long thread about using storage baskets in the refrigerator in the *Organizing Forum*. Lots of good ideas for organizing the fridge and where to buy freezer baskets and those 'Green Bags'.

Here is a link that might be useful: Refigerator Storage
dilly_dally
18 years ago
I don't know who posted it or where that thread is, but I got the idea to use pull out baskets in my kitchen cupboards from some post here at GW. I love it. If you are short you can store more things up high and all the way back, then just pull out the basket. No more climbing up on a chair to peek in to see whats all the way back on higher shelves and stretching an arm in to grab at stuff. Things like flour or cereal that may spill now spill into the basket and can be cleaned easily. Little things in packets or jars aren't jumbled and being pushed around.

Look for baskets with straight sides rather than slanted sides so you do not waste space. Also don't use the ones with wide lips at the top as this too will waste space. Clear plastic baskets are better than wire ones IMHO. They are easier to handle and pull out and stuff in them seems to fit better and will stand up straight due to the smooth plastic bottoms than with wire ones. Wire ones don't catch crumbs and spills. Wire ones seem noisy.

Target seemed to carry more "workable" sizes that fit fridge or cupboard dimensions than the dollar stores carry.
kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
I've been using baskets for years in the fridge and pantry.What got me started was all those packets of spaghettii sauces,and gravies for those times you don't want to make from scratch.I get all my basket at the 99cent store.Kathi
lisa_fla
18 years ago
I just added a bunch to the pantry today, I had a couple, but added a few more! I need to do the fridge too.

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