Fridge & freezer organization

Know what's exactly in your fridge and when it'll go bad

Let’s not do the whole kitchen. Today’s just about the fridge—and maybe the freezer, if you’re up for it. One focused refresh. No pressure, no perfection needed.

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Step 1: Take stock & declutter

Your fridge should reflect how you actually eat—not the version of you who soaks chickpeas and bakes sourdough before sunrise.

Ask yourself:

• What do I really eat during the week?

• Are there ingredients I keep “just in case” but never use?

Sort it all into three piles on the counter or table:

• Keep – Fresh, useful, and something you’ll genuinely eat.

• Maybe – You’re unsure. We’ll come back to these.

• Toss – Expired, questionable, or just not going to happen.

🌀 Fridge space is finite. Let it serve your real life—not your culinary Pinterest board.

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Step 2: Empty & clean deep

Yes, everything comes out—even that soy sauce bottle in the door from 2021.

• Clear out all shelves and bins.

• Wash with warm, soapy water (skip the harsh stuff).

• Wipe spills and dry everything before restocking.

Take a breath. You’re not starting over—you’re making room.

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Step 3: Make food easy to see (and eat)

If you can’t see it, you won’t eat it. (And it’ll probably haunt you later.)

• Use clear bins or trays for snacks, produce, and leftovers.

• Keep anything leaky (like raw meat) in its own container.

• Seal strong-smelling foods tightly.

• Label zones: snacks, dairy, meal prep, leftovers.

🔄 Revisit your “maybe” pile. A better spot or container might help. If not, it’s okay to let it go.

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Step 4: Organize by zone

Make it easy to find what you need—and even easier to put things back where they belong.

• Group like with like: dairy, drinks, sauces, leftovers.

• Use bins or shelf labels.

• Follow the “first in, first out” rule—new items go behind older ones.

🎯 Small tweaks = less waste and fewer fridge scavenger hunts.

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Step 5: Make it work for you

This isn’t about a Pinterest-perfect fridge. It’s about making daily life smoother.

• Adjust shelves to fit your usual groceries.

• Keep snacks and staples at eye level.

• Create a “quick grab” zone for lunchboxes or mid-meeting bites.

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Show the freezer some love

Same idea, frostier setting.

• Sort by category: veggies, meat, bread, meals, treats.

• Label everything with what it is and when you froze it.

• Stack flat when you can.

• Rotate older items to the front.

🧊 Pro tip: Colour-coded bins or bags make it easier to spot what you’ve got.

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Keep it fresh: a tiny weekly habit

• Do a quick 5-minute check: toss expired items, wipe spills, restack bins.

• Before shopping, scan what’s already there—can you build meals from it?

Let your fridge evolve as your habits do.

✨ Clear fridge, clear mind. You’re doing great.

Need a printable checklist?

💡 You can also save this checklist in your Notes app for easy access.