How I Organise My Chest Freezer | A Thousand Words

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  • @jlastre
    @jlastre Před 3 lety +38

    For those of us who live in metrically changed countries...cough cough the US...her feezer is about 13.7 cubic feet. Thanks for the video.

  • @totoroben
    @totoroben Před rokem +6

    It's only half full. You could get stackable totes, and put a marker board above your freezer to write what's in each stack of totes.

  • @gayweusten5592
    @gayweusten5592 Před 5 lety +18

    Perfect timing we are getting a new freezer and i want to get it all stocked up

  • @mollysmith6055
    @mollysmith6055 Před 5 lety +10

    Very nice, Jen. You do such a good job with organizing. I just inventoried and reorganized my chest freezer (looks the same size as yours) and used reusable grocery bags as well as two plastic crates. I posted the inventory on my refrigerator door so that it is easy to see what is available instead of stashing and forgetting like I'd done so many years before. Thank you for sharing your system with us!

    • @AThousandWords
      @AThousandWords  Před 5 lety

      Thank you! I wouldn't have thought of using bags in the freezer, what a good idea.

  • @mrbe1497
    @mrbe1497 Před 2 lety +3

    I love your chest. Freezer. Will definately be copying this. Thank you

  • @HomeFamilyLife
    @HomeFamilyLife Před 5 lety +17

    Those baskets look really good. You’ve made having a chest freezer easy to use.

  • @maryellenbryant9854
    @maryellenbryant9854 Před 5 lety +10

    After your video on this last year, I used plastic tubs to organize our very small chest freezer (probably half that size). It has helped but some things are forgotten in freezer purgatory 🤣. I would really like to get an upright freezer

  • @traceycosta9196
    @traceycosta9196 Před 5 lety +9

    Love, love your freezer especially how the 2 top bins slide across. Looks like you've set it all up for easy access which is what we want in a freezer. Those roller tubs from kmart are so handy. We have them in other areas of the house. Thanks for the video.

  • @barbaralent5559
    @barbaralent5559 Před 5 lety +2

    I have a 700L chest freezer, we call it “the coffin” which in order to find things needs to be organised. I have two slide baskets like yourself which are very handy plus the ledge on the right which holds my bread,bagels. I have bins for roasts, bins for pork, lamb, beef and chicken and one for overflow fruits and veggies. I have gaps at the back of the bins and put my seafood, bacon, pizza and the like here.my freezer below my fridge holds a mixture of fruits, French fries, veggies plus things bought in boxes at the supermarket like fish, chicken tenders and stuff. I freeze cheese, butter etc too. Have to be organised with freezers to make them work for you. I’m in Australia and shop Costco every six months, huge hauls, and bulk butchers for meat. Supermarkets get bulk tinned products, dairy etc but don’t shop very often other than for fresh fruit and veg. Love it too as hate weekly shopping and so nice just to have this all at home.

  • @elainearchibald6687
    @elainearchibald6687 Před 5 lety +7

    Wonderful idea to use the bins! Thanks for sharing!

  • @icanonlyimagine4589
    @icanonlyimagine4589 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you. I much prefer your ideas to several others I’ve seen!

  • @terriarheghan3676
    @terriarheghan3676 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome I am just about to clean out and organize my flat freezer and this popped up! Thanks for sharing!👍🏽❤️

  • @lindaorozco4595
    @lindaorozco4595 Před 26 dny

    Looks great!!

  • @kedra626
    @kedra626 Před 3 lety +5

    I wish I could get these in the US this would be perfect for my deep freezer. Great organization!

    • @cjsadman3750
      @cjsadman3750 Před 2 lety

      The us used to have these, but took them away, the upright ones are far too large, we need options in the us again!

    • @kedra626
      @kedra626 Před 2 lety

      @@cjsadman3750 I found some very similar at the container store

    • @rsrchicago3576
      @rsrchicago3576 Před 2 lety

      @@kedra626 could you post a link?

    • @kedra626
      @kedra626 Před 2 lety

      @@rsrchicago3576
      www.containerstore.com/s/clear-stackable-plastic-storage-bins/d?q=narrow%20bin&p=0&ps=48&productId=11007913

  • @Dana-ml7sy
    @Dana-ml7sy Před 2 lety +4

    Much as I admire what you have done I know I would be filling up the vacant space & it would soon be totally unorganised & unusable. I also think you are not using the freezer in the most economical way. A full freezer is better & less ice will form. Nobody’s perfect including myself. I’m a freezer hoarder left to my own devices. I found, after several different organisational systems, the best way to organise my chest freezer was to use stackable IKEA bins that are colour coded (stickers which come with them) in different sizes to differentiate between foods. It leaves a little space on top that you should keep clear, but even that I find myself using from time to time, even though I know not to. Lifting the bins out is a doddle with their handles, if the space is kept clear. I’m learning not to overbuy & to quell my squirrel instincts! I keep a list of contents & cross off & add as I go. I cannot take credit for the idea that was found from “Jack of All” on utube. His chest freezer was bigger & could take more bins. My freezer is smaller, about the size of this one, but still works well. Measure your internal freezer dimensions before purchasing any bins & know what you have inside before buying more!

    • @safiyyah2533
      @safiyyah2533 Před 2 lety

      Could u send a link to the stackle ikea bins u are talking about

    • @Dana-ml7sy
      @Dana-ml7sy Před 2 lety

      @@safiyyah2533 Hi, Hallbar bins. They come in different sizes. I put the deeper ones on the bottom & the smaller size stacks on top. They have lids & handles & come with large stick-on coloured dots. Do measure before purchase & check out the utube video from “Jack of All, how to organise a chest freezer” which is where I found the idea. He clearly shows how they work. In my chest freezer I found there was a little ledge on the side which I didn’t fill with a bin as it wouldn’t fit. Useful for pizza & bread & odd shaped foods. Try not to use the space at the top or you will have to remove those items to get to the bins. I have used it to freeze foods when I meal prep but be sure to keep an empty bin or use the ledge for that. Hope you find them as useful as I do. Keep a record of foods you put in & take out. Mine is a list of foods in categories but with several boxes to tick when something goes in & then the tick is crossed off when it comes out. I keep mine in the kitchen where food comes in, either by shopping or from the freezer & I can see if I need to replenish anything & I add it to my chalk board that I photograph before shopping. Keep space for new items. Sounds onerous but its not & it works.

    • @thedrunkergamer8822
      @thedrunkergamer8822 Před 2 lety

      It may not be economical for you, but this syatem would be ideal for me. It would save me the overwhelm of not being able to get to thing or the frustration of having to lift out heavy baskets with little room aroundme

  • @sandymutert8495
    @sandymutert8495 Před 2 lety +1

    If your freezer is not FULL…place quilts or blankets in to fill space. The freezer will run more efficient!

  • @Afamilydaycare
    @Afamilydaycare Před 5 lety +15

    This looks so neatly organized!

  • @sarah74783
    @sarah74783 Před 5 lety +4

    So neat and organized

  • @emmysnowwhite3775
    @emmysnowwhite3775 Před 5 lety +2

    I love the way you organized your freezer,i can watch it all the day lol

  • @alyaniali6829
    @alyaniali6829 Před 4 lety +34

    1:35

  • @stanleydmello5758
    @stanleydmello5758 Před 3 lety

    BEAUTIFUL , INFORMATIVE AND PRACTICAL

  • @xOxOHaeee
    @xOxOHaeee Před 5 lety +17

    I need to do this!!! I keep buying all this stuff that I already have in my freezer, I just can’t find it lol.

    • @Kt-cn2rq
      @Kt-cn2rq Před 5 lety

      😆 yes I have no idea where anything is at.

  • @patcruising8925
    @patcruising8925 Před 3 lety

    Very organised.....Love it!

  • @IMOO1896
    @IMOO1896 Před 2 lety

    Impressive, this is so neat!

  • @icanonlyimagine4589
    @icanonlyimagine4589 Před 4 lety +2

    I just read that any buns must have hikes to keep the air flowing. Something about food safety...

  • @22ERICSHELLY
    @22ERICSHELLY Před rokem +1

    Thanks! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

  • @JohnDoe-bz4yl
    @JohnDoe-bz4yl Před 3 lety

    We have a 145 litre chest freezer out the back and we are always running out of room in there and it isn't organized
    Just bought a new one which is 324 litre and I'll be grabbing some bins from kmart when we get the new freezer just have to wait till it rocks up so I buy the right size ones

  • @farmdog3713
    @farmdog3713 Před rokem

    Did that lamb know it was going to be eaten when you bought it?
    Otherwise it probably would have run the other way!
    Poor Lambchop!😢❤😂

  • @letstalksuccess580
    @letstalksuccess580 Před rokem

    Amazing job.. I love it. Thank you.

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @cworks73
    @cworks73 Před 2 lety

    Thanks from India

  • @HoneyDiary1849
    @HoneyDiary1849 Před 3 lety

    Nice sharing dear sister

  • @tracyjulien3287
    @tracyjulien3287 Před 2 lety

    Looks nice and neat but my freezer is always more full to capacity than what she has a lot of empty space since she only used the bottom row to pack stuff and a lot of space remained empty!

  • @cadwyn8002
    @cadwyn8002 Před 5 lety +2

    Good job

  • @cynthiacisneros1694
    @cynthiacisneros1694 Před 2 lety

    Thank you❣️

  • @codetherapytt978
    @codetherapytt978 Před 3 lety +1

    You have to see my freezer. It's full of own growed vegetables. I don't by frozen products, i make them by myself and then i put them into the freezer. I have a lot of fruits for "kompot" (a kind of juice with sugar for winter)

  • @davidleodanis8223
    @davidleodanis8223 Před 4 lety +14

    Watching this to buy it cause this corona virus

  • @susanaakwelearyeetey8862

    Very helpful

  • @ahmyself1
    @ahmyself1 Před 3 lety +2

    Off subject but My kids say when I freeze milk it changes the flavor

  • @anneofgreengables1619
    @anneofgreengables1619 Před 5 lety +5

    I didn’t know you could freeze milk...

    • @alloftheabove10
      @alloftheabove10 Před 4 lety +1

      How do you thaw the milk? Do you just leave it outside or microwave it? How long does it take to thaw?

  • @lucielou7745
    @lucielou7745 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic thanks!!

  • @lforce1298
    @lforce1298 Před 2 lety

    That South African accent.. ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦

  • @texas-red538
    @texas-red538 Před 3 lety

    Upright!

  • @prettyalina7237
    @prettyalina7237 Před 4 lety +27

    damn if im letting someone sleep and eat in my house and they're complaining they can use an air bnb serious how rude

    • @shunjam123
      @shunjam123 Před 4 lety +4

      I would say other if you want peace and quiet go back home or get a hotel

    • @chrismorring3352
      @chrismorring3352 Před 3 lety +2

      and they ain't pitched in for a new freezer. LOL

    • @Lookout4the3rdrail
      @Lookout4the3rdrail Před 3 lety +3

      Exactly....Git !

  • @EseCuate562
    @EseCuate562 Před 2 lety

    Thank you this helps

  • @user-yx7mm9nz9s
    @user-yx7mm9nz9s Před 6 měsíci +1

    Where do u get suspended freezer baskets or what is it called so I can look it up on the internet to find out where to get them?

  • @daniellahunt194
    @daniellahunt194 Před 4 lety +6

    Great inserted picture 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

  • @silvertrees6326
    @silvertrees6326 Před 3 lety

    Helpful thanks.

  • @SimplyMee..228
    @SimplyMee..228 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wait you can freeze milk? How long does it last after thawed?

  • @wowandrss
    @wowandrss Před 4 lety +2

    No vegetables?? Any specific reason why not or just not that big of a part of the diet?

    • @AThousandWords
      @AThousandWords  Před 4 lety +6

      I keep my frozen vegetables in the freezer part of my fridge / freezer in the kitchen.

  • @tobiasfoppen2658
    @tobiasfoppen2658 Před 3 lety +1

    Hiya, we are from Half Moon Bay :) also SA Family. I'm looking also to get a chest freezer like this one. How does it hold up? Does it make noise? and biggest question what is your family size. As we are two adults and a four year hold child. Thanks

  • @alysonlofgren3328
    @alysonlofgren3328 Před 3 lety +1

    Has anyone found something similar to the bottom baskets in the US? I've searched for hours online and come up empty

  • @NatyG728
    @NatyG728 Před 4 lety

    Im still surprised instead of fries its called chips over there. Amazing

  • @oatssettle846
    @oatssettle846 Před 4 lety +3

    Where did you get the wire baskets that slide back and forth on top?
    Thank you.

  • @rustyshackleford928
    @rustyshackleford928 Před 3 lety

    Great video! Just picked up a chest freezer in preparation of the US descending into full blown socialism/communism so I needed ideas on how to set it up. I see on your channel how you are an immigrant to NZ. I will be watching your videos as the Lord works in mysterious ways and brought me here. Thanks again.

  • @pearleanbrooks552
    @pearleanbrooks552 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks great!!!! When ordering the bins what type of bins should I order?

    • @AThousandWords
      @AThousandWords  Před 3 lety +1

      Whichever bins fit the dimensions of your freezer - every freezer is different.

  • @lorrainesloan6644
    @lorrainesloan6644 Před 3 lety +1

    Does it grow alot of ice?

  • @nellieskeen5123
    @nellieskeen5123 Před 5 lety

    Love it

  • @miguelestrada9259
    @miguelestrada9259 Před 3 lety

    Talking about baskets... Damn woman

  • @ChelleBeeby
    @ChelleBeeby Před 5 lety +2

    💜💜💜tfs, can you use those stiema (sp??) containers out of the freezer and into a microwave or no?

  • @gaili2098
    @gaili2098 Před 2 lety

    Great video! Where did you get the sliding baskets on the top? Thank you!

  • @dianim
    @dianim Před 4 lety +1

    I'm watching this while my chest freezer didnt work (it is on but not cooling)... Sad..

  • @doloresboston8571
    @doloresboston8571 Před 4 lety +1

    Is this a frostless freezer?

  • @ahmedbilal8508
    @ahmedbilal8508 Před 4 lety

    Thumbs Up from Pakistan

  • @sandpiperbf9767
    @sandpiperbf9767 Před 2 lety

    very organized, but seems there's a lot of unused space

  • @joseluisruiz3789
    @joseluisruiz3789 Před 5 lety

    Nice! Which freezer is this. I am looking into a energy efficient freezer that can keep my Frozen Healthy Choice meals frozen this way i dont have to cram then into my refrigerator freezer side which is quite narrow.

  • @AuthorCAL
    @AuthorCAL Před 3 lety

    We just got a deep freeze and these are great ideas! Thanks! Oh, say, totally odd question, but did I just read about you in Anna McNuff's "Pants of Perspective?"

    • @AThousandWords
      @AThousandWords  Před 3 lety

      I've not read it so have no idea, how come you thought I was in it?

    • @AuthorCAL
      @AuthorCAL Před 3 lety

      @@AThousandWords She meets up with a Kiwi couple who migrated from South Africa, to England and then NZ, and they're CZcamsrs and the wife keeps a stash of dairy-free ice cream in the freezer. I realize it's silly, with all the people in NZ, that I thought it could be you, but I had just finished reading the book and it was like, "whaat?!" Thanks for your reply and your great vids!!!

    • @AThousandWords
      @AThousandWords  Před 3 lety +1

      @@AuthorCAL Oh interesting, sounds like it could be me lol - I have requested her book from the library and will give it a read, but I haven't met her.

  • @CORZER0
    @CORZER0 Před 2 lety +1

    You can freeze butter?

  • @typeonegative24314
    @typeonegative24314 Před 3 lety +1

    wait a second....can you freeze milk? doesnt the taste change

  • @gussiemarshall7245
    @gussiemarshall7245 Před 2 lety

    Love your video where did you get the long shelves I am looking for

  • @theministeroftherealtruth

    Do you think that a 395 Liter freezer is too much or too big for a family of 2? We already have 2 standing fridges with freezers but when there is a $5 food week here, I try to buy bulk! These freezers are okay but I can't lock them so the one I'm looking at to buy, has a lock on it...I can then stop the sister stealing meat when she comes up here at Xmas! :)But they want $80 delivery :) We get younger visitors sometimes who want to eat the food we have...before it was gangs of teenagers (daughter's so called "friends") on the smoke wanting to get a free feed! So I've kept them away - Covid-19 has really helped to keep them away! It will just help us be at least a month (or 2 ahead) food/meat wise...And save me money!

  • @fatimahassanein8758
    @fatimahassanein8758 Před 4 lety +1

    What is the size of freezer

  • @ahmadizzatshahmieralhamdul4926

    Alhamdulillah 😍

  • @yashmeenbanu6665
    @yashmeenbanu6665 Před 3 lety +2

    May I know the price

  • @Qlivia
    @Qlivia Před 4 lety

    How many cubic feet inside storage is that freezer and what is brand of your low energy efficient?

  • @SemiReTired
    @SemiReTired Před 3 lety

    where did you find the suspended baskets?

  • @josivaniacarvalho7615
    @josivaniacarvalho7615 Před 3 lety

    Perfeito. Onde encontro esses organizadores de freezer?

  • @carolynmurtaza1180
    @carolynmurtaza1180 Před 2 lety

    I would not keep the ice cream in the tub with the meat....just in case power goes off

  • @TheBBoyer1
    @TheBBoyer1 Před 4 lety +1

    You can freeze milk?! Mind = Blown

    • @starlynperdue3138
      @starlynperdue3138 Před 4 lety

      That’s how we made it through quarantine - works like a charm!

    • @elmohead
      @elmohead Před rokem

      Bingsoo is a Korean dessert made of shaved frozen milk.

  • @angelikakopek
    @angelikakopek Před 3 lety

    Did the bins on top come with the freezer? Do you know if there is a source to purchase more baskets?

    • @adrienneh3587
      @adrienneh3587 Před 2 lety

      Mine came with one and I’m looking for a second bin like that, but no luck so far

  • @antifatbastard
    @antifatbastard Před 3 lety

    I was waiting for Monty Python to jump out of the freezer..

  • @sandeesandee2562
    @sandeesandee2562 Před 4 lety

    how big is your household? i wish i had space for that size...i'mconsidering a 7 cu feet one to make batch cooking somewhat more organized than what i'm doing now.

  • @seymoursamuels7185
    @seymoursamuels7185 Před 3 lety

    Why it chips out so offen

  • @nagmasoma6112
    @nagmasoma6112 Před 3 lety

    Do u use frozen milk?

  • @msy7804
    @msy7804 Před 2 lety

    Are the bins stackable?

  • @theministeroftherealtruth

    Okay I see you're a fellow Kiwi! Isn't meat here sooo expensive @ Countdown, New World,Mad and Aussie butcher? Better to go bulk eh?

  • @jamesh8654
    @jamesh8654 Před 3 lety

    Lovely accent you have there... New Jersey (South African) ??

  • @prplehaze8442
    @prplehaze8442 Před 3 lety

    Too bad I found this 2 years too late. Our freezer is a mess

  • @FkNutZ2
    @FkNutZ2 Před 2 lety

    what is name and model of this freezer

  • @Jeschitown
    @Jeschitown Před 4 lety

    How long can you freeze milk for?

    • @AThousandWords
      @AThousandWords  Před 4 lety +1

      www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=how+long+can+i+freeze+milk+for

  • @goodcitizen3780
    @goodcitizen3780 Před 2 měsíci

    Id have kept the freezer and gotten rid of those horrible guests

  • @Cubliug80
    @Cubliug80 Před 3 lety +1

    How I like to see your videos, you have beautiful eyes

  • @adamjson2052
    @adamjson2052 Před 3 lety

    U have glorious aura

  • @cloutgangster
    @cloutgangster Před 4 lety

    Wow you are very gorgeous 😍