tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post2246520612376214150..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Pantries and Preparedness. Finding space.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-15089407147953178872017-01-30T02:47:26.565-08:002017-01-30T02:47:26.565-08:00Good morning! I featured this little gem today on ...Good morning! I featured this little gem today on our link up. Have a lovely week :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1787776103471184702017-01-25T20:18:07.486-08:002017-01-25T20:18:07.486-08:00Dear Annabel and lovely ladies. I have been trying...Dear Annabel and lovely ladies. I have been trying to think of space for more things. I saw a great covered bench with storage inside at a discount store, it was more than I was willing to pay. I am trying look at things with a can I use this for storage. Can I trade it for something and can I donate or gift it or sell it. I have made more room for useful things and have made some extra. I am looking for things at yard sales for storage. Old dressers that can be redone,etc.<br />Also I have seen great ideas on Pinterest and creative storage for small spaces.<br />Love PattiPrecious People Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284398084100195331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54976567985954930372017-01-24T16:22:44.359-08:002017-01-24T16:22:44.359-08:00Hi Rachel, one more thing I thought about as I was...Hi Rachel, one more thing I thought about as I was on my walk today... Pallets would be excellent hanging shelves in themselves for pumpkins, butternut squash, boxes and so forth. They would be easy to suspend because of the slatting...JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-69346344594587088462017-01-24T15:48:36.146-08:002017-01-24T15:48:36.146-08:00What great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing them....What great ideas! Thanks so much for sharing them. We were stuck in our house due to snow a few weeks ago and were so grateful to a well-stocked pantry. I found that the first things to go were the convenience foods, not the wheat and dry beans. :) Although I'm glad we had those too.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517246579704472278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24408619749752983422017-01-24T15:39:53.424-08:002017-01-24T15:39:53.424-08:00Yes - very comfy!!
RachelYes - very comfy!!<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36263548448569656752017-01-24T15:38:05.984-08:002017-01-24T15:38:05.984-08:00Never mind, Fiona! You must be sweet enough alread...Never mind, Fiona! You must be sweet enough already!!<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21954163390772687952017-01-24T08:47:21.787-08:002017-01-24T08:47:21.787-08:00That's awesome Rachel for letting us know.
A...That's awesome Rachel for letting us know. <br /><br />Annabel I think I am the only person in the history of the world who doesn't like sticky date pudding!<br /><br />FiFionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-4246769403705323922017-01-24T03:54:34.037-08:002017-01-24T03:54:34.037-08:00Yes, Fiona, Kelsey is around the ridges, and follo...Yes, Fiona, Kelsey is around the ridges, and following the preparedness posts! She is over her second trimester. We love hearing from her!!<br />Regards,<br />RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11315041975834054142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-79891081636860661072017-01-24T02:32:51.144-08:002017-01-24T02:32:51.144-08:00Dear Mimi,
Thank you! I think IKEA is brilliantly ...Dear Mimi,<br />Thank you! I think IKEA is brilliantly clever for this. They re all about small spaces too. Howard's storage world was brilliant but very expensive and now has gone belly up. But I used to get the catalogue and scan for ideas... and many were do able for much less. Its the clever ideas! The boxes concealed is a goodie. No one would know! With love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-16236152395558254082017-01-24T02:29:20.246-08:002017-01-24T02:29:20.246-08:00Dear Fiona, I love dates and didn't think of f...Dear Fiona, I love dates and didn't think of freezing them! I love sticky date pudding and dates in scones.... plus I am trying Rachels date recipe as well. <br />It is so exciting to be getting a new kitchen! I know you will have a wonderful pantry! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-57369506889007327962017-01-24T02:27:26.465-08:002017-01-24T02:27:26.465-08:00Dear Tarin, It is great that your husband is on bo...Dear Tarin, It is great that your husband is on board and in agreement with you about this. Together you can do a lot! We showed last week you can do heaps that doesnt even cost anything.<br />If the freezer is really full it wont cost much to run plus yes the bottles of water mean you have water on hand even if the power is off for quite a while.<br />It is great you already have some very handy things that will help you. A dehydrator is fabulous and so it the vacuum sealer! Both of those are space savers as well! <br />Do not rely on banks or ATMs. In a crisis neither are much help to us. Even here last year in a short power outage people couldn't get what they needed... no cash. Not good! <br />Thanks so much for your encouragement. Tarin, truly, do something each week and you will be so surprised how ti adds up! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87555416207310172422017-01-24T02:21:36.855-08:002017-01-24T02:21:36.855-08:00Dear Paula,
It is amazing the space we can find wi...Dear Paula,<br />It is amazing the space we can find with a re arrange. Having all your canning things together is great. I like bing able to see what I have, it helps. <br />Many thanks Paula! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-38831731452994561132017-01-24T02:19:33.792-08:002017-01-24T02:19:33.792-08:00Dear Cookie, I love that you have your husbands Gr...Dear Cookie, I love that you have your husbands Grandmothers hope chest! I love anything to do with hope chests! <br />The space bags are a great thing to mention! They really reduce the bulk of things plus they keep bugs out too! Thanks for mentioning that. Totally forgot about those.<br />Many thanks, Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56525662914804574032017-01-23T22:24:50.958-08:002017-01-23T22:24:50.958-08:00Now Leigh don't give me any more ideas with bu...Now Leigh don't give me any more ideas with buckets everyone knows I am addicted to buckets! LOL!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-11387344900828928432017-01-23T22:21:14.843-08:002017-01-23T22:21:14.843-08:00Tarin,
It sounds as if you have a great start on t...Tarin,<br />It sounds as if you have a great start on the supplies! You'll find that some things are so easy to do and can really come in handy later. Having a spouse that agrees is also good because they can help to make our work easier. I always say one thing done is one thing done and off the list. Your husband did a fabulous job with the beds! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-36139399870163856572017-01-23T22:10:18.997-08:002017-01-23T22:10:18.997-08:00Paula,
Happy decluttering! And I am glad to hear y...Paula,<br />Happy decluttering! And I am glad to hear your canning supplies are all mostly in the one spot now it will be so much better when you have your next canning session.<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-7722891030917013662017-01-23T22:05:46.344-08:002017-01-23T22:05:46.344-08:00Rachel,
I think your over head storage is great an...Rachel,<br />I think your over head storage is great and how brilliant to use a camp stretcher to keep your pumpkins on! <br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56236892857536440572017-01-23T22:00:46.184-08:002017-01-23T22:00:46.184-08:00Barb,
It sounds like you have a plan and some wond...Barb,<br />It sounds like you have a plan and some wonderful ideas! And if your decluttering the kitchen in the process just think more space! It can be a lot of work, but just think everything will be all organized in your nice new kitchen! have a great week!<br />XOXO<br />VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1585103567302433112017-01-23T20:19:39.982-08:002017-01-23T20:19:39.982-08:00Hello Annabel and lovelies, I find this very time...Hello Annabel and lovelies, I find this very timely as I am having a home day today, have done the kitchen pantry and love a good clean up. Went to the cabinet maker today to sort out quote on kitchen. I am getting 3 quotes, have one done so far. I think I will get my idea notebook and make notes on these last couple of posts, there are lots of ideas to think of. This is the first house where I have an abundance of space and cupboards etc and I love storing stuff and organising myself. <br />I have just made this recipe from taste.com.au - if you googled it, it is the one with only six ingredients. I really don't like dates but found out this morning they freeze for up to five years if dried. So this silly big packet of dates I bought which would never get used on their own, can now be frozen. I am doing them in batches of 12 which is what the recipe calls for. It's just a nice snack to have which i don't think is too bad for us. Healthy cacao, coconut and date balls is the name of it if you were interested. I better get back to it, I was at work yesterday and did not get a chance to read your post. Hope everyone is well. Especially Kelsey, have you heard back from her Annabel since she told us she was expecting a baby after many years of trying? I hope she is well. Fi xxFionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24429603145382870522017-01-23T19:21:59.696-08:002017-01-23T19:21:59.696-08:00Leigh, I love your small, circular table idea! I a...Leigh, I love your small, circular table idea! I am thinking of a particular round, pale pink, crochet table cloth that I have!<br />Regards,<br />RachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-3534471162643601262017-01-23T18:30:15.225-08:002017-01-23T18:30:15.225-08:00Dear Annabel and friends, these are all brilliant ...Dear Annabel and friends, these are all brilliant ideas. I can vouch for Leighs idea of boxes of supplies, covered with cloths as side tables. In fact, when I first moved out of home, much of my furniture consisted of boxes with cloths over them! When I look around my home now at all my neat little decorative tables, with NO storage space, I wonder if I've really advanced....lol! IKEA is an incredible source of clever storage, and whilst it's an investment initially, it's a good long term investment, and saves you covering boxes with tablecloths...hehehe! We have some excellent slim shelves in odd spots in the house, all sourced from IKEA over 15 years ago, and serving us well all that time. Great ideas everyone. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-2971790959326255842017-01-23T18:03:14.087-08:002017-01-23T18:03:14.087-08:00Great ideas and a new one is storing in my antique...Great ideas and a new one is storing in my antique sewing machine cabinet drawers. Thanks. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-39889556075667723402017-01-23T09:23:10.937-08:002017-01-23T09:23:10.937-08:00Thank you Annabel and Vicky for this great series!...Thank you Annabel and Vicky for this great series! We've been having very heavy rains and flash flooding here. I live in an area of the US that usually does not have severe weather, so I have not been in the mindset of preparedness but I have been reading your posts and thinking a lot of it is very good information! It was storming so hard last night, I looked at my husband and said we better go plug our phones in in case we lose power tonight! This got us talking about being better prepared and I shared with him some of the ideas from your blog. He thought they were all great, so we're on a mission to get better prepared this year! Things have gotten so crazy in the world, we really should be prepared for just about anything to happen! I'm going to try to do a few things a week to get our supplies and disaster plan up and running! <br />My husband built both our boys these beds with the idea in mind that we could store off season clothing in the back area up against the wall, but they're just too big and heavy to get in and out of frequently. We think it will be a great spot to store emergency supplies in, though! <br />http://www.ana-white.com/2013/08/stratton-daybed-knock-project<br />We have a big deep freezer in the garage that's been sitting almost empty for the last couple of years, with the exception of a month's supply of meat. So I have plenty of room to start storing up more meat and ready-made meals. This would also come in handy if we're having a tough month financially. My husband also liked the idea that I read somewhere on here about filling empty jugs with drinking water and putting them in the freezer, as this would help keep the food cold for a few days if we were without power and then it would provide us with drinking water once it melts. <br />I have a food dehydrator also. I'm thinking I should start dehydrating whatever I have on hand that's at risk of going bad and saving that up. That could really come in handy and not cost any extra money. I have a vacuum sealer I could seal it up with also. All of these supplies I have right on hand that I'm not utilizing!<br />I also really need to be stashing some cash in the house, in case the banks and ATM systems were to go down. <br />Thank you for getting our thoughts going in this area! Tarinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819556088114755357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-22933487220202562412017-01-23T07:44:47.002-08:002017-01-23T07:44:47.002-08:00Those over-the-door shelves are brilliant! What a ...Those over-the-door shelves are brilliant! What a great idea and very cute! I'll bet that could work with some windows as well.<br />My hidden storage tip is to toss a tablecloth over a neat stack of boxes or a couple of five-gallon buckets fitted with a plywood topper to make a small table. Put a lamp and a couple of decorative items on top and nobody will be the wiser.<br />I keep supplies in my car too, so I'm waiting for your post to see what I might be missing!<br />Blessings, LeighLeighhttp://achatovercoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-90664043510563138572017-01-23T07:44:16.741-08:002017-01-23T07:44:16.741-08:00Great idea with the pumpkins! We also used a palle...Great idea with the pumpkins! We also used a pallet on the garage floor and surprisingly didn't get any varmints... JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.com