Fridge Declutter: Sustainable & Satisfying Reorganization | Organize With Me | Lucie Fink
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 23. 01. 2020
- FRIDGE REORGANIZATION TIME! A clean refrigerator = a clean lifestyle. I have been wanting to cook more food at home and meal prep, but without an organized fridge, it's been difficult to achieve that goal. So it was time to declutter, organize and start cleaning out my fridge! Time for a KITCHEN ORGANIZATION! At the end of the deep clean, I give you a fridge tour and show you what's in my fridge!
By working with @horderly (my favorite personal organization team), I learned how to clean your fridge, how to organize your kitchen, and how to simplify your space. I picked up a ton of home organizing and spring cleaning tips for an overall organized and clean kitchen.
I totally overhauled my refrigerator and made it as sustainable as possible (HELLO Package Free glass jars!), while also making it highly functional for me and my wellness lifestyle.
You'll notice we don't have any meat in the fridge. While Michael and I do eat meat, we just prefer not to cook it ourselves at home, so we typically purchase our meat already cooked from high-quality restaurants and grocers. That's why this fridge contains mostly fruits & veggies! đ¶ đœ đ„ đ đ„ đ„ đ„ đ đ
This video is for you if any of the following has been on your mind:
- Marie Kondo
- Kitchen cleaning
- Deep cleaning
- Clearing out fridge
- Minimalism
- Fridge organization
- Home organization
- Refrigerator organization ideas
- Organization tips
- Declutter
- Health
After you watch this video, if you're interested in learning how to meal prep or if you want more "organize with me," "clean with me", "declutter with me", "cleaning motivation" videos, check out more content on my channel!
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These are the Package Free items we used:
Glass jars: packagefreeshop.com/collectio...
Freshness extending produce bags: packagefreeshop.com/collectio...
Silicone bags: packagefreeshop.com/collectio...
Stand-up silicone bags: packagefreeshop.com/products/...
Some of the other products featured:
Bormioli Hermetic Glass Storage Jars: www.containerstore.com/s/kitc...
Le Parfait French Hermetic Glass Terrines: www.containerstore.com/s/kitc...
Weck Mini-Sturz Glass Canning Jars: www.containerstore.com/s/kitc...
16 oz. Glass Milk Bottles (juices and almond milk): www.containerstore.com/s/kitc...
Anchor Hocking 34 oz. Glass Carafe (oat milk & cider): www.containerstore.com/s/kitc...
Square Hermetic Glass Bottles (sauces): www.containerstore.com/s/kitc...
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Just a note, if you unnecessarily moving things from plastic to glass, for example yoghurt youâre actually using more water. You will have to clean out two containers instead of the one.
This is true. But also, with time, wouldn't the chemicals in the plastic container seep into the food that is inside it? Or would that take a longer period of time to happen?
@@Wellnurse_Warrior not unless she was heating it in it.
Great ideas but wondering how you would remember the expiration dates on some of your stuff and I believe veggies don't last as long when you precut them. I assume you go through them a lot quicker than me.
J. T. Good call! I actually wrote it on the bottom of some of the jars on a sticker
I also didnât show my freezer here BUT if I have excess Iâll freeze them! Then they last wayyyy longer and you can just throw them frozen onto the stove top ;)
And it's not the best for vitamins to precut it :(
@@veronikavysoudilova9697 Where did you read that?
Precut it actually very smart. It looks like she is only cutting enough to use for a few days (she is cooking for 2). I also am relearning to only buy what I will realistically eat. Many people tend to overbuy and then their food goes bad.
Interesting to watch but not sure how practical this is. You still need to set time aside to maintain this level of organization specially if you're someone who cooks a lot, unless the goal is to simply make it aesthetically pleasing and you don't cook as much. How many pickle jars can be upcycled as a coffee mug? However, it's great if it works for you!
HAHA I have a lot of coffee cups! This is very true though! Pickles are something that I don't buy weekly, though!
That would stress me out.... trying to eat all of that before it goes bad.
Then you're designing your menu around your groceries instead of buying groceries with your menu in mind.
Well I dont even have the luxury to buy that many groceries as one person. I have a mini fridge and also want to make sure I dont waste food.
My freezer is even smaller.
Why buy pre peeled garlic to begin with đ€Šđ»ââïž
this just seems like a really tone deaf video
Hahahaha what i was thinking đ€Ł
Pre peeled tastes like garbage.
In Europe I never ever saw peeled garlic and I'm shooooook that people would buy something like that in a plastic container! Peeling garlic takes 5 seconds... It's outstanding for me to justify using plastic for something like that đđđ
Detti fully agree with you. From Sweden myself, she could peel the garlic at once and put it into a jar instead. And I also think the nutrition value of chopped vegs gets lower the more it waits....
Holy mackerel. This fridge is a whole room! Pre-cutting everything sounds nice, but that way everything also spoils a lot faster. I gave up on doing this.
Did I hear that right? You buy pre-peeled garlic? In plastic boxes? To then put it in a glas jar. Garlic comes naturally with a skin that dries off, it doesn't need to be packaged at all! Certainly it doesn't need to be refrigerated , you just pull off as much as you need and the rest can still sit outside the fridge. Mind-blowing, right? Especially when you talk about sustinability! Chocolate in the fridge? But "why" I ask? It looses all its taste!
Where is the cheese, or cold cuts or similar? You don't eat that and therefore you don't have it?
Quick tip: NEVER put anything together with apples. They let everything ripen (and therefore spoil) a lot faster. They emit ethylen, which can also alter the taste of other things, for example carrots. Chia seeds and flax seeds should not be stored in the fridge, they should be stored cool and dry (but not in a fridge).
I agree, however, very much with cleaning your fridge regulary and buying foods without packaging!
Hey! I absolutely love your videos and this was so helpful! But I saw you had a biodegradable produce spray and I thought youâd want to know this eye-opening piece I read. Apparently biodegradable doesnât mean environmentally friendly! It actually just means that product is able to break down, but usually with toxic chemicals and plasticsđŹ The word I now look for in my products is compostable - breaks down in plant-based materials. Hope you found this helpful!
Tip to eat more sustainable : buy season produce. It's both eco-friendly and healthier There is nothing like bell pepper in winter! (At least in my part of the planet)
YES!!!!!
it hurts my heart to see those small plastic containers of nuts, and the pre peeled garlic?! i dont understand the use of pre peeled garlic, peeling garlic takes all of 3 seconds
Delphenoide one word for you: Nitpick.
@Snowblack Mulan i should have specified that i don't see the use in this situation, you're right
Some people don't like having their hands smelling like garlic for the whole day.
@@purr-maw-ee not having to peel it won't help that because you still have to cut it.
Do you eat a lot of rice? (Because once cooked Bakteria grows on it and wonât last too long)
Another great tip for the environment: seasonal food (paprika cucumber zucchini eggplant are summer veggies)
JustMe yes i have rice and/or quinoa often for breakfast, lunch and dinner đđŒâ€ïž
Lucie Iâve adored your videos for so long, and seriously admire your efforts to be more eco-friendly through zero waste, meal prep, etc. However, this video missed the spot in several places. Especially with the getting rid of plastic containers (or even NONE plastic containers, like the pickles), just to put the food in something else. If you know youâre going to be transferring it as soon as you get home, you could try a little harder to find alternatives.... if itâs really impossible, i get it. But Iâd be lying if I said that seeing you transfer all those food sand create unnecessary waste didnât hurt a bit
In choosing to put things in pretty glass, you are also creating more dishes to do, which wastes water. Like your plastic soy sauce bottle is not going to get too moldy to wash out later, just keep it. I dont get the purpose of having an aesthetic fridge, other than the views.
I agree. Iâm moving some stuff to glass containers when it makes sense. But Iâm leaving things in containers they come in and i am not redoing my spices.... they come in shakers, itâs fine.
"do you ever open your fridge and feel completely lost?" lmao what
Lmao right. No.... i still am able to get my bearings in my own kitchen.
@@ricomakeda haha
this screams whole foods millennial lol but i respect the no plastic goal
Liz D. Hehe đđŒ I actually donât have a Whole Foods anywhere near me sadly
Lizzy De Luca Yet Whole Foods uses a ton of plastic, the bulk section is not that big, and is not even usable right now
If people would come for the Big corporations like this, the world might be a greener place:)) Thank you for a great video!
I do not know if it is the quarantine but this whole idea of making my fridge beautiful is getting me on fire! So ready to organize things into glass jars.
We always LOVE working with you Lucie!! So glad the organized fridge made all your dreams come true :)
My food budget is 100 dollars per month so my fridge is very empty and simple. đđđšđŠđ
don't get me wrong but as far as i know prechopping onions is very unhealthy, and are those stickers waterproof? i am curious about how will you wash the jars đ€
Thank you so much for helping me figure out how to live a lot more healthy Lucie!
It looks amazing. I on purpose buy stuff in the same glass containers so that i have more of them and it looks more uniform without extra spending. E.g. i have saved up 15 glass containers from olives and use it for spices. Also: pre-peeled garlic? Try to cut at least this one, it takes literaly 3 seconds to peel one garlic. Please! Thank you! :D
Zuzana Ć plhovĂĄ love this!!! And lol Iâll try to cut back on that one! Itâs just useful for bulk cooking with tons of cloves! Makes me more likely to use garlic when itâs pre-peeled!
@@luciebfink smash the garlic clove with the side of the knife and the peel will remove on its own :) in my country, Slovakia, we have almost zero pre-cut produce in stores :D i didnt know it was a thing until i saw it at yt videos. Good luck Lucie! :)
It's so relaxing to watch vids about reorganizing... crazy the stuff we spend time watching online lol
Yay for the goal being bulk. Recycling is not the solution.
You can preserve peeled garlic cloves for much longer by filling the jar with vinegar. I thought this would pickle the garlic, but so long as I rinse the vinegar off before using a clove, I don't get any pickle-ness, just great garlic. I've also read that you can soak the cloves in a jar of vinegar for at least two days, and then drain the vinegar and add olive oil. The couple of days in vinegar preserves the garlic and staves off bacteria, and then the olive oil is preservative enough after that.
MaebyFunke nvm
I like how deeply you thought about this, it looks beautiful and I canât wait to try it with my own fridge
Love this! I am super into fridge organizing and meal prepping at the moment. I love all the glass containers. I agree with you about the prepped veggies and grains. I donât have time on the weekdays to cook. I have discovered if everything is pre-chopped I am more likely to make healthy food choices as it takes five minutes to throw together. My meals taste way better then take out.
Moving in with my fiancé this weekend and am excited to see this!
Tell him to put the seat down in the washroom.
I live with my boyfriend it was a adjustment for sure but I love it and wouldnât change it for the world
The Home Edit are a great women led company to follow for Instagram container organisation goals đ they even have a line at the container store!
Can you please film a what I eat in a day (or what I eat in a week)? I think a lot of people would love it!
I'm so glad that it worked for you guys Lucie!!!
this is sucha fussy video, I wonder how long they can go not cooking their own meats. also a lot of justification going on LOL
Susan Lu I think her partner's Jewish, and you're supposed to have a separate kitchen for cooking things like meat in that faith, which Lucy doesn't have. Totally agree with the rest of your comment though.
@@gracex592 maybe, but she said it was just because they didn't like to handle raw meat.
This fridge is GOALS.
I work on the fridge all day â€
Thanks for mentioning your kitchen organization video: I'll have to check that out because I'm trying to find storage containers that actually fit in my cabinets! Lots of cute options are simply too tall or wide for the cabinets, and while storing on the counter seems aesthetically pleasing, it's not practical for me if I want to form the habit of cleaning my counters.
This video was really interesting; I feel encouraged to at least peel my garlic and dice onions to have them prepped. Would love to see how much y'all keep up with this system maybe in 4-5 months!
I know you did a spring cleaning video a while ago, but it would be cool to see what kind of cleaning habits/routines you have to keep your space tidy and clean in a consistent way. Everyone loves an inspiring declutter session (including me!), but then weeks go by, and I find the dust bunnies forming allies with tumbleweeds of hair.
What habits do you have that keep that normal level of "clean" before it gets to a point of "well, I better set aside 2.5 days to clean everything"?
I like ur fridge that there is a sweet and savory side , I most definitely would be in the sweet side
I would love to know how often she is grocery shopping and meal prepping her veggies. And how long it takes her. Does she set a menu for the week before she shops?
Sofia Salerno I donât set a menu because I usually just have a simple meals - seasonal roasted vegetables with some form of grain (rice, quinoa, pasta) and a protein... so because of that I just always have fresh veggies and grains cooked and ready, then I can decide on the spot!! Usually 1 shop a week does the trick đ
Lucie Fink how long did the precut veggies, pasta, rice, berries,.. last? Do they last about a week? Is meal prepping once a week enough?
Love it.
You definitely have a bounty there! Many families w kids cannot afford this level of organic veg and healthy beverages. Not to mention the aesthetic factor! Just sayin... what a luxury. Please consider donating time/labor, food, or $ to a local food pantry. Many communities are in crisis re access to healthy foods for kids. Thanks for considering!
nancy trev hodges I do this!! â€ïž have you seen my volunteering videos? Iâve made a few videos sharing ;)
@@luciebfink that's kind of missing her point. I think the one thing that irks a lot of people with this video is because most of the time showing off a " plastic free" life style is quickly being seen more and more of a fad , and being shared as something that's more lux and well.. Instagram satisfying for a younger and smaller household instead of something that would not so easily obtained for families who don't have the ability or means to afford such things in a realistic matter.
(( for example: take the all over price of everything you bought from the orignal food bought , to the glass containers and etc (( which is probably for 2 people)) and then times that by 2 for the average house hold of 4))
Wanting to reduce your plastic isn necessarily a bad idea , but there is the matter of addressing that sometimes people are hijacking something noble into a luxary to obtain. (( ie look at the price of a " eco friendly water bottle vs a one time plastic one you can pick up for half the price ) .
Instead of quickly plugging a video with a quirky emote, why not consider making a video addressing those kind of issues , and if not being able to replace your plastic items , how about exploring the idea of reusing your old plastic until it has to be tossed and following that with how to properly recycle it?
Reduce. Reuse . And Recycle.
Also, if you are going to make alot of your videos about being plastic free , I would really try stressing how the issue is our overuse , abuse and misuse of plastic is what the bigger issue is. Not just the evils of plastic itself.
For example, the man who created the plastic bag originally created it to be a reusable , so we wouldn't have to cut down so many trees to keep up with the demand for paper or clear thousands of acres of forest to make way for land fo grow cotton crops. It's the idea of SINGLE USE that's the issue.
Lucie! Always reading my mind and giving me the videos I need!
BRB, going to organize my fridge!!
Awesome
I love videos like this â€ïž so satisfying!!
Your fridge is a piece of art in food!! Can you share with us the cost of buying all the container's when you were done?
Easy 50 dollars.
This was so satisfying to watch
So clean fridge.
If you were a witch you could use those old jars for spells and pickle jars are perfect for any jar or bottle spell. Also if you have a shop that involves crafting or little whatnots you can organize them into little bottles that have the same lid.
watching this video is so satisfying:)
I love your lifestyle Lucieeee!!!!!!!
I need to do this!
This was nice to see because Iâm not really into all the plastic containers people are using to organize their fridges. Thanks for the inspo!!
love to see more vids about sustainability!
I loooove Smart Sweets! đđđ
Yes finally I wanted to see this video from so long time â€ïžđđ
I really enjoyed this one đ
Another lovely video!
I really want to get into 'meal prepping' in the same way you have done here Lucy.
My main concern is how long pre-cut veg and pre-cooked grains will last in the fridge?
I love your videos Lucy! Great content as usual!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
my mom makes sure our fridge is super organized
What I was looking for! Thanks! đđž
Hi Lucie! Thank you for this vid. I was just wondering what's the correct way to clean the glass jars? I usually store homemade tomate sauce in them, and i never seem to be able to get rid of the smell of tomato. Thanks!
Beautiful đ
Nothing about this was sustainable, unfortunately. It is very clean and organized, however!
I must do this. âĄ
OBSESSED!!!!
Eggs almond lettuce and garlic all usually come in non-plastic packaging. youre looking at a shelf in a grocery store making the conscious choice to buy the one in plastic. its so saddening when it's so easy to change. some things cant be bought not in plastic but those can. and I get that you want to have things prechopped, my mom is a chef and feels the same way, but cleaning and chopping lettuce and leaving it in a salad spinner is very easy and you should try it.
To buy something in plastic and putting it in glasses doesnât make Sense. You have to wash two packages and create MORE plastic trash.
OMG. This is exactly what I needed to see today!! Thanks a million for the inspo!! #subscribed
You had me up until taking your chocolate out of the wrappers.
Cat Nip oh but thatâs the best way for easy access for a bar!!!
I aspire to have a fridge like this when Iâm older
You have allot of food for only two people
coco marineblu judge much? Two people eat less than larger families so food piles up more easily. Wanting a variety of healthy foods in your fridge is not a crime đ
coco marineblu (a) two people who donât eat much meat, (b) work out a lot, and (c) have people over to work and/or hangout can easily blow through all that in a timely fashion.
Love this! Not sure if I missed this in video but just curious how you keep track of best before dates?
Ellen Mycyk Iâll usually write it on a sticker on the jar :)
Hi, Lucy, I live in Hong Kong and I love your videos
Ahhh hello from NYC!
It looks beautiful. You have said that your kitchen cupboards are staying organized since you did them. I'm curious to know if your fridge will stay this way so an update in 6 months would be great!! :)
The Helpful Assistant will let ya know!!
Love this video â€ïž it's been very helpful. Couple questions. Do you not use condiments? Like mustard, mayo ketchup? I feel like my fridge is overwhelming because the amount of condiments my family uses. Last is how did you know how many jars etc containers you actually used and what sizes would work best?
JoHanna Luna we donât have ketchup because michael hates it!!! Lol but we have mustard in the left door! And a ton of sauces like soy, teriyaki, etc.
Beautiful fridge inside and out! Which video is the one where you make almond milk?
Omg I need that wine container
Love your refrigerator. Brand please!đ€đđ„đđ«đ°đ„ Beautifully organized!
*I'll stick to my waffles and mac n cheese* đ€Ł I'm too pregnant and lazy
Every video I always fall in love with the necklace. Where did she get it?!
But then how do you know the expiration dates if you take out all the packaging informationnnn?
Wow. I have watched many fridge organization videos, but this was really great!! So informative, and you gave us reasons for doing what you did. I appreciate that!! Can I ask one question? (Which May be ridiculous,but....) what is the best way to store lettuces? Every time I try to buy & keep for more than a day or two they wilt and become disgusting. Iâve tried wrapping in paper towels, but thatâs not even great and Iâm trying to get out of using those! Suggestions?
Karen Kingrey Iâve loved these fabric bags! Iâve also used things called green bags before that you can buy on amazon and keep things fresh!
Thank you!!!
Never thought I would NEED this video! â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
*immediately checks the fridge and organizes after watching this video*
Did you make the ginger juice? I really want to make my own
Love this ! It looks great and I agree with the view I think you're trying to get at - eco-consumerism is still consumerism !
Legends say if you comment early Lucie will reply! LOVE FROM INDIA!!â€â€â€â€
Munira Kudrati LEGENDS ARE RIGHT đđđ
The word legends got me in a funny way.
Btw you can get proteins from a lot more natural sources then meat
I am also trying to go plastic-free but a problem I have is trash... do you use plastic bags for your trash can? because I don't know what else to use :( ... also do you compost? and if you do, how? hehehe I would also like to start composting but idk how to start!
Camila Santander yesss I compost in my freezer! I should make a video... trash is for tossers has some details on her blog!
@@luciebfink yes! that would be a great video! you could also talk about recycling, like what types of plastic are recyclable and which aren't :)
I like this vid and wanted to ask you something...do you remember The Hip Hop dance you did I remember it and can dance it! LOVE YOOOU
Tala And Mayar YESSSS
Love you
Looks fab but not sure how sustainable it is from a time management and effort perspective.
So much food for two people! Wow that cash flow...
Damn this fridge is beautiful! Honestly I do get where some of the criticisms in the comments come from, but I did still admire your intentions, and if this is what works for you, then power to ya! The germaphobe in me would have an anxiety attack whenever I opened a fridge of pre-cut veggies, because I know they spoil faster and I'm lazy so I'll forget them. BUUUTTTT, I will say for anyone who sees this, if you do want to start storing stuff in reusable containers (either Tupperware or glass), then start by a) reusing jars from things you buy and b) buying secondhand containers and jars from thrift stores! It's a lot cheaper, and you're recycling.
My Almond Milk comes in a thick plastic carafe shape. I don't like my food in plastic, so I transfer it to a glass jar, wash the plastic one, and use it to store things in my craft room or workshop. They all match and look so cute in the craft room. I only use the milk for coffee, so I only have one every week or two. Try to reuse plastic before recycle because it can only be recycled once and takes a lot of energy and large footprint to recycle it into a usable product.
when do you prep all your veggies??
Nancy Chen usually Sundayâ€ïžđđđ
That is a lot of food for two! As in, lots to eat before it expires/wilts/rottens
Love this video sooo much! I love the editing in this one especially. So cute!
I hope you realize that throwing plastics to a recycling center is not always the best solution. I hope you will be able to buy foods not in a plastic, you can buy them from farmers market for example.
Also a more sustainable tip i saw from other people, instead of using stickers for labeling the jars, use chalk-paper stickers or glass markers
What will bring me joy: When they make a self cleaning fridge.
Fridges are a bitch to clean out.
Where did you get that necklace. Itâs sooo cute!!
anna ranieri itâs from Van Cleef & Arpels!
why did you need to buy pre-peeled garlic? it takes all of three seconds
It was all great except for the meat thing. It seems like a waste of money and resources, also not sustainable, to go out and buy prepared meat whenever you want meat.
TheVioletgem15 I think, that they do it this way because they Jewish
@@lillifee3083 what does that have to do with anything... the whole meat thing actually resonates with me greatly as I also don't like handling meat (both raw and cooking it properly!)
Lena MartinoviÄ kosher meat has to be cooked in a separate kitchen with its own utensils and cookware then food such as produce and dairy
Hannah Cate Silver you canât mix utensils/cookware, but you donât need another kitchen to cook meat. cross contamination is a problem and itâs solved by not reusing the same dishes...:)
Won't the plastic become unrecyclable as it was contaminated with food product?
Not as far as I know. If it's a recyclable food container (b/c not all are) it should be recyclable. Maybe just rinse it out before you put it in the recycling bin!
@@luciebfink As far as I understand in my country, plastic food containers cannot be recycled unless it's absolutely clean, like free of oils and food smell. Any plastic stained in food sauce or has odour from food has to go straight into an incinerator.
Oh my gosh guys!! She is still in the process of being sustainable! It wonât happen all in one day. Itâs not her fault that some items at the store come in plastic. Yâall are starting to sound like those vegan people who feel so entitled to correct and undermine anyone who is in the process of becoming vegan. Everyone is human. We all give and find new ways that work for us meanwhile trying to make the planet better. Donât attack someone and mask it as âconstructive criticism.â Be kind and give examples if you donât agree with a method she used. Donât just complain without giving a solution!!