Prepare to reorganize everything in a freshlycleaned freezer, especially when implementing a new organization system.
This extra measurement step takes a few minutes and is one of the biggest bangs for your buck.
Bins and baskets of all shapes and sizes are available online or at most organization stores.
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Use Dividers
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Use bins with dividers to store frozen foods upright.
Upright items typically take up the least amount of space in the freezer.
Dividers allow you to file away items neatly, making removing and replenishing items easy.
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It won’t always be feasible to stack everything upright so it’s visible.
Sometimes, stacking makes the most sense.
Labeling each bin makes sense so your system can easily replicate when you add new food.
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Place items consistently in the same place every time to train yourself to find things easily over time.
Label All Bins
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Use a label maker to label each individual bin in your freezer.
This will make putting away groceries and maintaining the system much quicker.
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Or, save money and use a permanent marker and freezer tape on your items.
Put the oldest food in the front so you remember to use it first.
Stagger Plastic Bins
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Think Tetris as you arrange your freezer storage bins.
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Prep Single Servings in Advance
Designate space in your freezer for quick grab-and-go ingredients in your freezer.
Here, smoothie ingredients are prepared in advance and stored in individual portions.
In this example, grab a container, mix, and go.
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For liquids like broths or sauces, usevacuum sealer bagsto get them as flat as possible.
Then, stack to use vertical space that would otherwise go unused.
Choose Bins With Clear Tops
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Opt for storage containers with clear tops.
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There are plenty of freezer-friendly options.
But, in many cases, size will be the determining factor for where to put everything.
Big bags of frozen items might fit best together, while slender items make sense grouped in one spot.
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you could buy vacuum sealer gallon bags or any specially designed for vacuum sealing.
Avoid using bags not designed for this purpose, as they can leak oxygen, defeating the purpose.
Make Family-Size Ready-to-Heat Meals
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Meal planning for the week can help you save time.
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Some busy households will do weekend cooking in preparation for the week ahead.
Freeze family-size meals and place them into foil pans portioned for your family.
This step makes it super easy to slip a pan into the oven and pull it out when ready.
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Some smart-technology appliances can even keep track of items.
For others, the tried-and-true paper list method makes food shopping easier and keeps your freezer space manageable.
Keep inventory to prevent getting more items than you have space for.
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Space planning is particularly essential for households that buy from warehouse club stores.
Vacuum-sealing, using plastic freezer bags, and getting right-sized freezer bins make freezer organization easier.
Divide a chest freezer by using bins, levels, and categorizing items in the best way for you.
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Usually, the most frequently used items should be on top or in front.
Some divide by food group while others might divide by the shape of items.
The way you organize depends on how you prefer to do it.
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Stackable wire baskets or clear plastic bins are the best containers for a chest freezer.
Items should be easily visible.
Invest in baskets that fit your freezer well.
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Do not lose space to wrong-sized containers that don’t fit your food or your freezer appropriately.
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