30-Day Organize-athon | Day 13: Organize Your Pots, Pans and Cookware

30-Day Organize-athon 13

Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon!

In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your pots and pans.

Let’s get to it.

Day 13: Organize Your Pots, Pans, and Cookware

Step 1: Empty your pots and pans cupboard onto the floor.

Step 2: Add any stray cookware that belongs here but has migrated to other kitchen locations.

Step 3: Quickly select the items you use regularly. If you have doubles, choose the one that’s in better condition.

Step 4: Throw decrepit cookware into the trash. Any doubles, or items you’ve rarely-if-ever used (do I see a Flavorwave?) can be put aside for the charity store.

Step 5: Put the pots, pans and cookware you’re keeping back into the cupboard. Make the area tidy by keeping similar items together.

Step 6: If any of your pots, pans or cookware needs replacement, make a note on your shopping list.

And you’re done!

Got an Extra 5 Minutes?

Let’s simplify your recipe collection.

  1. Scan your collection of cookbooks and recipes.
  2. Books you don’t love or use? Put them aside to donate to a friend or the library.
  3. Books with only a few recipes you use? Consider ripping out the pages you use to simplify your recipe library.
  4. Make a note to buy a binder or display folder for your loose recipes.

Now don’t you feel more inclined to cook here?

The 30-Day Organize-athon Mantra

Move fast. Don’t overthink. Let it go!

Start the 5-minute timer now.

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See you tomorrow!

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189 thoughts on “30-Day Organize-athon | Day 13: Organize Your Pots, Pans and Cookware

  1. Stella says:

    This is too easy, done. Now the cookbooks that’s another matter…need more time for that one! Thanks I’m doing well.

  2. m says:

    I had been putting this task off. Now it’s done – easy as pie!
    PS on yesterday’s job: did the center console too. So easy – feels great when it’s done. Why do we put these jobs on hold for “some day”?

  3. Jessica says:

    Recently did this when I moved and gave away easily half of what I had in both cookware and cookbooks. Did go through and gather a few more cookbooks to donate to the local library though!

  4. Carrie Jones says:

    This one was easy as I had just done most of this about a month ago when my toddler started getting into the cupboard. Was great to have another quick tidy up though and I did find a few more things to go.

  5. Courtney says:

    Done! This is another easy one for me. I need help with the big stuff–paper clutter, kids stuff, etc, so I can’t wait for those days!

  6. Melissa says:

    I did a rehaul a few years ago and replaced all of the toxic non-stick stuff with stainless and cast iron, so this job was already done! Yay, me!

  7. Tamara says:

    My pots and pans were organized already so I tackled my cookbooks. I had so many that I’d been given as gifts but never used.

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