https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:39:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915478 Sun, 17 May 2020 13:15:46 +0000 MeAgain 2915478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, and I highly recommend getting a brown sugar keeper. It keeps the brown sugar so much softer than any air right container could. </p> <p>And I also like a powdered sugar keeper like this one. It has a sifter built into the lid so you can sprinkle it on things straight from the container vs using a sifter or a mesh strainer or whatever. I love it.<br /> Prep Solutions by Progressive DKS-300 Powdered Sugar Keeper, 1.4 Quart, 1 Pound Bag Capacity <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005M8Y3WQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v8xWEbV00Q66Y" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005M8Y3WQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_v8xWEbV00Q66Y</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915476 Sun, 17 May 2020 13:07:09 +0000 MeAgain 2915476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The reason I like these - you can label the front (I did some but not the rest, not sure why, lol) and then instead of rooting around through lots of bottles and bags you just pull out the one you want. For my spices I also labeled the tops of each so that once I pull it down I can see what’s what and pull it up without lifting every single bottle. </p> <p>My goal is to get more and do one with pastas/Mac n cheese, etc. One with my nut butters. Etc.<br /> I also have organizers in my deep snack drawer but I’m not sure you need that. But I can share if interested. </p> [attach=10420/20/qahmby.450x600.FF34E13F-A2E8-41D4-8E73-C91D03FDC024.jpeg] [attach=10420/20/qahmbz.450x600.161260FE-8812-4F0D-990D-FBD38635945D.jpeg] [attach=10420/20/qahmc1.600x450.F36F3F3F-F3EA-4E71-900E-75F2017B83AB.jpeg] [attach=10420/20/qahmc2.450x600.5819A168-0088-4D27-A55F-ED2BF443F6FC.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915475 Sun, 17 May 2020 13:01:51 +0000 MeAgain 2915475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These for corralling. They are perfect. I’m obsessed with them. I don’t have a pantry (dream someday) but I use them in my cabinets and in my medicine/toiletry closet. I have found similar on amazon but I find it much easier to get a bunch that fit and coordinate together well. I’ll add some pics in a minute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915369 Thu, 14 May 2020 08:32:27 +0000 ilovepie 2915369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy some things in large bags 25-50# and store in rolling dog food containers. If Im making a lot of something, with 15 cups of flour or oats, I just roll out the big container. Otherwise I use smaller ones and don't mind refilling. We have ants and nice regularly so keeping stuff in original packaging is not really an option. Plus refilling is a good sensory task for kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915366 Thu, 14 May 2020 08:01:08 +0000 Littlebit7 2915366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: ahhh gotcha. Yeah then that wouldn’t make the most sense unless you did a center column of drawers. I’d still vote to go to the container store; their elfa system is pretty awesome! Just take your measurements and see what they could suggest. They are also really good about designing shelving to fit popular container sizes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915365 Thu, 14 May 2020 07:18:58 +0000 JennyPenny 2915365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! It’s nice that you all like having containers. I was worried it’d be irritating to have to refill them and no one has mentioned that, aside from making sure they’re big enough. </p> <p>@Littlebit7: I initially wanted drawers but I think my pantry makes it impractical. It’s a regular reach in pantry that’s 45” wide inside but the opening is only 32” so I’d lose a ton of space I think :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915357 Wed, 13 May 2020 20:40:04 +0000 Littlebit7 2915357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t have a walk in pantry but I do have two banks of “pantry cabinets”. Drawers are pretty darn helpful. The rest of my pantry is cabinet depth shelving and it is pretty annoying to dig through To find stuff at the back. These are “problems” I know, but still. If I were to design a pantry I’d do a mix of drawers and cabs. I do like the oxo pop containers and anything else square or rectangular, but I’d measure out first and go to the container store after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915351 Wed, 13 May 2020 16:18:07 +0000 katsupgirl 2915351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We finally have a pantry and I’m so jazzed about it. All things container store and a special plug for the home edit line of containers. I did Elfa shelves and drawers. </p> <p>Here’s a link to a video tour of my pantry:<br /> <a href="https://ataleofchanges.com/house-homemakers-pantry-tour/" rel="nofollow">https://ataleofchanges.com/house-homemakers-pantry-tour/</a></p> <p>I’ve been meaning to write it up but haven’t yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915343 Wed, 13 May 2020 12:47:39 +0000 ilovepie 2915343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the square glass jars that container store and Target have for flour and sugars. measure like crazy. I think baskets are definitely worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915312 Tue, 12 May 2020 21:47:00 +0000 gotkimchi 2915312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Container store has nice sturdy clear bins that we use. They are just open bins but I use them to keep like items together </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915307 Tue, 12 May 2020 19:22:53 +0000 PurplePeony 2915307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve had Oxo pop-top containers (square and rectangle) for years — some of them are probably close to 15 years old by now — and they work great. The only downside is they’re a little bulky, I’ve seen similar containers that are slimmer and would probably fit my cabinets better but it’s not worth changing them all when they still work fine!</p> <p>My suggestions would be to measure your space carefully to see which containers would fit best, and to list EVERYTHING you might want to store in them to figure out quantities and sizes. One shelf in my pantry is a graveyard of half-finished ingredients still in their packaging because I don’t have enough canisters or space to put them if I got more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915306 Tue, 12 May 2020 19:10:25 +0000 charm55 2915306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the Oxo pop containers in our pantry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915305 Tue, 12 May 2020 18:50:42 +0000 lindseykaye 2915305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t have specific product recommendations but recently read a tip to pick a container size slightly bigger than the product sizes you usually get so you can refill before they’re totally empty. Something I wouldn’t have thought about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915301 Tue, 12 May 2020 16:39:10 +0000 Mommy Finger 2915301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: I agree with these and like the square/rectangle containers vs round ones. They're easier to grab and fit better in the space. Less wasted space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915299 Tue, 12 May 2020 16:10:47 +0000 bhbee 2915299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a couple of these and would love a beautiful pantry of them <a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/oxo-good-grips-pop-rectangle-canisters/d?productId=11010869" rel="nofollow">https://www.containerstore.com/s/oxo-good-grips-pop-rectangle-canisters/d?productId=11010869</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915297 Tue, 12 May 2020 15:26:01 +0000 bees_knees 2915297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following for pantry storage ideas (we just remodeled the kitchen but haven’t put shelves in the pantry yet :happy: ) </p> <p>For flour/sugar/etc I got this set for Xmas and I love them! I especially love the terracotta disk in the brown sugar container and the powdered sugar duster :)<br /> <a href="https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/food-storage/prokeeper-bakers-storage-set-of-6/12d?productId=11006052" rel="nofollow">https://www.containerstore.com/s/kitchen/food-storage/prokeeper-bakers-storage-set-of-6/12d?productId=11006052</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pantry-storage-containers#post-2915289 Tue, 12 May 2020 13:08:27 +0000 JennyPenny 2915289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone bought a bunch of storage containers for organizing their pantry? If so, what did you get and do you like it or would you choose differently?</p> <p>The reason I ask is that my MIL had generously offered to install a custom pantry for us, but I think rather than having fancy drawers or anything I'd like to have plain shelves with some nice baskets for corralling chips and boxes and things and some nice sealed storage containers for staples like flour, sugar, pasta, and other grains. But I'm curious if this would be an annoying system to maintain or if it is as lovely as I imagine it would be. Also there are way too many choices for containers so having insight into what works well for others would be nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-657383 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:14:40 +0000 LovelyPlum 657383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love these! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-650521 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:16:05 +0000 MrsTiz 650521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A mess. </p> [attach=2456/13/mjvn6u.450x600.1363644917749.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-650509 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:00:54 +0000 squid 650509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BB@TheSwissWifeStyle: Mostly spices...but things like baking powder, kansui (for making noodles), and random other stuff too. Second shelf has stuff like vanilla, seaweed and tea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-649922 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:13:11 +0000 betsyboop 649922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't even post our pantry pics after seeing these. Plus, we don't have a pantry, we only have cabinets! These photos are inspirational, to say the least! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-649726 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:13:12 +0000 spaniellove 649726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't keep much nonperishable food around so our pantry is mostly for other storage! </p> [attach=2312/13/mjv961.448x600.Photo-Mar-18--1-06-35-PM.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-649637 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:34:51 +0000 LuLu Mom 649637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so jealous of everyone's pantry pictures. We have a lazy susan and 2 cupboards with pull out shelves that I put cans in so it is easy to access. Next house wil have a nice walk in pantry though!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-649320 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:50:41 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 649320@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@squid: are those all spices?<br /> @yoursilverlining: amazing! I'm so jealous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-649075 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:16:09 +0000 yoursilverlining 649075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here is our pantry; it’s a walk-in pantry which was definitely a selling point of the house! </p> <p>We keep all spices and oils we use every day (olive oil, balsamic vinegar, as well as flour, sugar, tea, coffee, etc.) in a cabinet in our kitchen so those are not pictured here. Also, we keep at least a case of wine in the pantry, but also have a fully stocked bar (stocked with another 12+ bottles, plus all the liquors and mixers) in the bar. The refrig is a little wine/beer/water chiller. </p> [attach=1754/13/mjuy6y.600x448.pantry.JPG] [attach=1754/13/mjuy70.600x448.pantry2.JPG] [attach=1754/13/mjuy71.600x448.pantry1.JPG] [attach=1754/13/mjuy73.600x448.pantry3.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-648899 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:30:59 +0000 Arden 648899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: Holy... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-648897 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:23:12 +0000 squid 648897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here's some of ours: </p> [attach=2669/13/mjuq6o.450x600.pantry.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-646989 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:23:34 +0000 Mrs. Pen 646989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LovelyPlum: I feel it is a necessity. I would be more apt to stock up and keep more food on hand if I had the room! It's be nice to not have to grocery shop as often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-646958 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:00:51 +0000 LovelyPlum 646958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: no worries , neither do we, really. We had a great walk I in growing up, so I've decided they are a necessity, for some reason . DH didn't, but he humors my OCD ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-in-your-pantry#post-646952 Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:58:36 +0000 LovelyPlum 646952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, photo, take 2. Technically, it is just a cupboard, but we just organized, and now I am obsessed. </p> <p>Love seeing/hearing about all of yours! </p> [attach=3423/13/mjrrhp.338x600.1363463801704.jpg]