I have a bad habit of buying too many kitchen gadgets. I see something on sale, and think, "wow, what a good deal" and buy something I probably will never use. So my tip for Kitchen Tip Tuesday is to take all your gadgets, wooden spoons, spatulas, etc. and put them in a box. As you need something go to that box get it out, use it, clean it and put it in the appropriate place. After 12 months of non-use of items in the box, get rid of them and the best part is the stuff is already boxed up. For more great tips and ideas visit here.
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Smart idea! What I've been doing is keeping 'duplicates' in a basket to give to my son when he moves into his apartment. I recently bought my third set of measuring cups--hey, I had a gift certificate. But then I realized, I don't need 3 sets, so I put one set aside for him!
Thanks for the tip! I am going to have to do that, cause I can already think of several things that I do not use!
But it's so much fun to try these new toys. I never land up buying it anyway because of that reason. If I am at home and think I could use it, a lot, then I buy it.
Well, I have to admit I agree with Barbara. While I'm giving my son my duplicates, it won't stop me from buying new toys. In fact, I honestly prefer something new for my kitchen over jewelry. How weird am I?
I actually did this when we bombed our house for fleas last summer (we rescued a stray...long story!) Anyway, I packed up my entire kitchen, and to this day, I've only gone out to the garage twice to look for a bowl or pan I knew I had. I still probably won't get rid of that other box, though...I have issues with breaking up whole sets :)
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