Clean out the Fridge and Pantry
Every one has heard of Spring Cleaning, and that is basically what this is, just for you food instead of your windows. For me, I feel like Spring is a new beginning, just like the New Year. A fresh new season to make some fresh new changes.
#1
Cleaning out the pantry is probably something we don't do enough. When we do clean it up I am always surprised at what we have in there! I suggest going through your dry goods and pulling out the items you haven't used or aren't going to use. Maybe you have things in there that, now that you have started your healthy journey, you don't need or want. Cereals and snack foods really get out of hand in my house. We buy snacks and never eat them or never finish a cereal box but never throw them out. They stack up and make the pantry look cluttered. Almost empty spice containers are frustrating too! You don't know you're out of something until you go to use it. Going through and cleaning up your pantry is a Spring Cleaning must-do for anyone. I don't know about you, but I love a clutter-free pantry!
#2
The fridge doesn't usually get as out-of-hand as the pantry, but it does get dirty! When veggies and fruit go bad and we don't realize it, they leave a yucky, stinky mess that is no fun to clean up. Going through the produce drawers in your fridge regularly is a great way to make sure this doesn't happen. Also, leftovers that don't get eaten quickly can go bad and cause a mess as well. Also, the shelves and drawers in your fridge can get pretty messy (believe me, ours get pretty dirty!) so cleaning them is something that should be in your list of to-dos. Having a clean fridge makes cooking and baking so much easier and it just makes me feel better to open the fridge and not see clutter! Add cleaning out your fridge to your Spring Cleaning list!
This is just one of the steps to take in getting ready for spring. Check back for Part 2 of this series soon!
Keep Healthy and SAFE!
H.Banana
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