Spring Cleaning and Decor
Spring Cleaning and Decor By Linda A Hammond With Spring arriving this weekend, thoughts turn to refreshing, renewal and new beginnings. How can you maximize this feeling in your home where you spend so much time? One of the best ways to achieve this feeling is with the little things, sometimes the unseen things in your life. In the home, for this exercise, consider the pantry. How many of us have an untidy pantry? If it is unorganized, it's difficult to prepare daily meals for the family. First things first - go through the pantry and discard anything outdated; make your list of what you need and check the sizes of the packages you buy; adjust the shelves to fit your supplies. A well-organized pantry is dependent on space, so keep a running list of what you need, so you do not over-buy - unless you have adequate storage elsewhere. The pantry may be a great place to put a blackboard, or you create one with blackboard paint on one of the panels of the inside of the door. Have everyo...