The Perfect Pantry & Kitchen for Back to School
Does anyone else feel like they’re drowning with getting kids prepped for back to school? There’s at least one thing you can feel good about, though. And we can help you with it. It’s having the perfect pantry & kitchen for back to school. Let’s get started!
What if we told you that there are secrets to being the mom that looks like she’s got it all together? Let’s be real… we aren’t going to say that this will make you Super Mom…. but it may come close.
Let’s talk about getting that morning routine down. A good day starts with a balanced breakfast, but a hurried morning can turn into a messy kitchen and sugar-loaded kids. We can make this easier by creating a breakfast zone. By organizing your pantry and kitchen into “zones”, we create a system for easy access to everything they need to start their day.
Breakfast zones in the pantry can include cereals, oatmeal, granola, and fruit bars, placed next to breads and spreads. Your fridge can have a space for berries and yogurt on a shelf for a quick grab-and-go next to your eggs and milk.
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Creating the Perfect Pantry & Kitchen for Back to School
Can you imagine being the parent that sends their kid to school with a healthy lunch that they packed themselves?? No sneaking Pop-Tarts on this mom’s watch!
But how, you ask? With a carefully thought out system! Creating a cool “kids zone” inspires independence and they will find JOY in packing fun and healthy lunches.
Grab a lunch box and let’s get started!
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- Clear Drawer Organizers
- Stackable Vertical Containers (great for storing water bottles!)
Organizing Your Pantry & Kitchen Step #1: Organize your breads and spreads.
What does every lunch need? A sandwich.
Make sure there is a sandwich station at eye level. Place bread, bagels, pitas, etc in a basket or bin for easy access next to a spinner with all the spreads needed. Breads and spreads often end up in a transition zone as they are used for breakfast and lunch.
Kitchen and Pantry Organization Products We Use and Love
- Snack Stackable Storage Bins
- Divided Lazy Susan
- Stackable Vertical Containers
- Clear Rectangle Organizing Bins
- Clear Cereal Containers
- Cereal Dispensers
- Wood Lazy Susan
- Fridge Organization Starter Kit
- Storage Baskets
- Basket and Bin Labels
Organizing Your Pantry & Kitchen Step #2: Organize crunchy snacks in your pantry.
Next, we grab our crunchy snacks. Crackers, nuts, seeds, etc. in beautifully labeled, easy-to-read decanters or individually packaged snacks in fun spinners.
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Organizing Your Pantry & Kitchen Step #3: Organize fridge items for your kids’ lunches.
To the fridge! Here we will have a special lunch section as well. Yogurts, apple sauces, cheeses, fruits, veggies, milks, and juices are all sorted and ready for your kiddo to grab.
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Bonus Tip for an Organized & Kid-Friendly Pantry
When they come home from school and need an energy boost before a hard homework sesh, have snacks readily available that will fuel them. Putting labeled bins filled with a selection of their favorite, parent-approved snacks at their level saves you time and makes choosing a little less overwhelming for them.
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The Perfect Pantry & Kitchen for Back to School
We want to keep things easy and fun without sacrificing nutritional value. Download our FREE printable here for your kiddos to use as a lunch packing guide. This will inspire confidence as they create a balanced lunch with items from each food group all on their own. 😉
For more kitchen organization inspiration, check out our portfolio here. And be sure to follow us on Instagram @thesortedstandard for more tips and tricks on all things organization!
