Spice Rack Organization?

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Amy
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This is my attempt at organization of a spice rack:

Wait, get a little closer and you’ll see my secret tool (that I don’t think my husband has ever noticed):

Um-hmmm… I LOVE masking tape for labeling. And I thought if I labeled the shelves, others would join in my alphabetizing mission. I initially put everything on the right shelf and labeled away. And, well, it has mostly stayed that way, but those shelves are still quite a mess.

My plan kind of works, but you can see how some of the containers are still crammed in there in a major balancing act.

So my questions, dear readers, are these….

Who else is a spice alphabetizer? Or how else do you organize your spices? And how, in the world, did I end up with so many spices?

 

Ya got any wisdom out there to share???

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6 responses to “Spice Rack Organization?”

  1. Psych Mom99 Avatar
    Psych Mom99

    Try grouping them together by types or groupings (all the Italian seasoning, holiday spices, peppers) maybe even have a shelf for favorites (most used)

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  2. Jo-Anne Avatar
    Jo-Anne

    I was supposed to be finished the Bible last October. I still am not finished, but I am still reading, thanks to you, I have not given up, even though I didn’t eet the schedule.

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  3. jenb Avatar
    jenb

    I suggest you remove them from their original container and transfer them to spice storage container – containers that are small, clear (so you can see inside), you can label, & you can stack-up (to save space).
    like this.
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80102919/
    http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/spiceStorage?productId=10010320&N=70879

    or buy spice rack, something like this?
    http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/spiceStorage?productId=10024129&green=E27CE5FF-66FA-5B19-0CC6-4A7DBA9F456A

    :)

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  4. Tim-Melissa Williamson Avatar
    Tim-Melissa Williamson

    Wow! That’s a lot of spice! I only have those I use and they tend to lose their flavor after a few months, although most of my spices are MUCH older (like when we first got married 10 years ago older!). I labeled the top of mine with circle labels made on the computer. It makes it faster for me to find them and I keep them in a basket in the pantry. I used to set them out because they looked really cute, but once the kids came along it was just too much temptation!

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  5. Cassandra Land Avatar
    Cassandra Land

    I am learning to let go of the spices I never use. ;) Less spices overall means less to organize! Mine are just stored in a plastic lasagna-sized container. I pull it out from the cupboard while cooking so that I can access everything and then put it back when I’m done. That won’t work for you though as it looks like you use a lot more spices than I do!

    Let me know if you discover the secret! :) :)

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    1. Amy @ MomsToolbox Avatar
      Amy @ MomsToolbox

      I think paring down might be an answer… even if I could just cut out one shelf’s worth!!

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