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. Karalyn says:

    Did this about a month ago, but went through again and made sure it was still tidy. Looked at the extra 5 minutes jobs but that would be way too long. My recipe collection is a work in progress. I have loads of loose pages that I have to go through and sort and stick into a book. Have done a bit on this task in the last month so I’m sorting through my diary/planner instead today. 🙂

  2. Sarah says:

    I don’t have enough pots and pans to worry about. Most of what I have could use replacing, but considering we don’t have the money right now it’s good enough.

  3. Denise says:

    Finally was able to get rid of a pot that has been dying for a long time. Who knows how long it would have taken had it not been for this challenge. Thanks! Done.

  4. Marci says:

    Done, getting ready for summer entertaining & this helps a lot. Now I know what I have and where it is, & what I don’t have and need to shop for. All the good recipes are in 1 binder and the rest of the books are going to the school book sale. Yea, I have an extra cabinet in my kitchen now. Thanks!

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