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Meet the Parents: Fiji Style

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Throughout our relationship, I’ve traveled down under three times to visit with Alex’s family. It didn’t take long to see the many similarities between his and mine. Turns out our parents are a lot alike, only with different accents! The world’s perception of Australians is pretty dead on: laid-back, cheery, playful, welcoming and can drink you under the table. I can confirm that all of these are true…plus so much more. From the moment I met them back in January of 2019, it was an easy love. I know in-laws get a bit of a bad rap, but I feel incredibly lucky to get to call these two beautiful humans my mother and father-in-law soon. Please meet Dianne and Shane Kavanagh, everyone!

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After 24 hours of travel, we arrived to Nadi on Fiji’s main island extremely jet lagged and without much sleep. While flying with Fiji Airways was incredible, traveling with a baby is always harder and Nora couldn’t get comfortable on the plane(s) this time around for whatever reason. She’s getting bigger and would probably be more comfortable in her own seat, but we’re still taking advantage of that Lap Infant Special! Regardless of the travel struggles, I wouldn’t have it any other way. Showing Nora the world has truly been one of my greatest pleasures.

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Alex’s parents arrived to the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa a couple of hours after us refreshed and ready to go. It’s a hop, skip and a jump for them only being a 3.5 hour flight from Sydney! Fiji is to Australia as the Caribbean is to the USA. That’s the best analogy I got. When it came time for our parents to actually meet, it was as if old friends were coming together in person for the first time. With the invention of FaceTime, they’ve definitely talked on the phone in recent years (who hasn’t, hi 2020)…but some things are kept sacred for real life. Hugs were exchanged and many cheers’d beers were had.

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Alex and I have always joked about how similar our moms are – they both exude so much warmth, kindness, fun, and love for cooking (and wine). Even our dad’s families have strikingly similar stories from their upbringing. We both have two siblings including sisters named Lauren who are the exact same age with two kids. The list goes on and on..

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Fiji is my new favorite pacific island nation. Coming here, we had one agenda: to have our parents meet. The old Lesley would have wanted to bop around and see ALL THE THINGS, but I really welcomed the relaxing, slow days at the InterContinental Fiji. It really is what tropical dreams are made of. The staff was absolutely outstanding. I’ve never met a hotel that was so loving to families, especially a happy-go-lucky 15 month old. Nora was addressed by name from the many men and women around the property, and it really was such a genuine love. We ate amazing food (best burger I’ve ever had in my life HANDS DOWN), we drank cold beverages, we played in the most fabulous family pool ever created, and we even got to step away for some excursions. The best part about traveling with two sets of grandparents? TWO sets of babysitters, duh! 

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I knew the love would be abundant, but I didn’t know how emotional I’d be when all was said and done. It came time for Alex’s parents to go back home, and I shed a few tears while saying goodbye. After such a challenging couple of years, it was so incredible to gather in this way again. Two families crossing borders to hug, smile, laugh and…cry. It was the best time in paradise, and I’m so happy that they get to say “great to see you again!” instead of “nice to meet you” this Fall. 

The only hard part? The fact that there were six people fighting over Nora B! Perhaps that’s a sign that we need to start trying for baby number two…AFTER the wedding 🙂

Up next: More on my favorite things & what I wore in Fiji!

LimitLes Chile: Why We Love It

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We were so overwhelmed by the raw and vulnerable stories of warrior women craving deep and true connection with themselves, Mother Earth, and other like minded humans. We invited 10 of these women to travel with us in April. Later, we’d feel so drawn to this group of applicants that we’d invite 10 more incredible souls for LimitLes Chile, the March edition. It was our first venture into back-to-back trips, and we planned for 3 weeks of Chilean travel. Double the hiking mileage, double the fun, we thought! We had no idea at the time just how much red tape, roadblocks, and logistical frustration we would run into. Even being the most vaccinated country in the world, Chile requires extensive entry documentation.

But hey, once you’re in…the fun finally begins! With Chile being a neighboring country of mine for two years while living in Argentina, I’ve always felt incredibly drawn to it. This South American country did house my favorite piece of earth, after all. Torres del Paine National Park is raw, wild beauty at its finest and my first love. It wasn’t until I visited many moons ago that I discovered hiking. Trekking, if you will. From barely broken-in boots to crying tears of pain or joy – I couldn’t tell at the time – I was hooked. And knew I had to arrive back down south with friends in tow. This is a little bit of what we got up to during our time together!

Base of the Towers Hike

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This is arguably the most famous hike in the park with 7-8 hours of trekking over 22 kms/14 miles through mountains, forests and boulders. This was my 3rd and 4th time to hike it with LimitLes Chile March and April groups, but beware of the real Patagonia that can get all 4 seasons in a matter of hours. The first time I attempted it, I was turned away halfway up due to extreme weather conditions. The vast wilderness that can draw you in with its fairytale-like setting can just as quickly spit you out with its extreme elements. Motivation and stamina is required! I was so incredibly proud of both groups for making it to the top and all the way back down again. I think my knees were sore for the next week, but it was well worth the pain!

Stargazing in the Atacama Desert

Can you believe the stars here in the Atacama? A rare set of factors in this arid lunar landscape – very little rainfall, crystal-clear skies, high altitudes and low-to-zero light pollution – have created an unparalleled stargazing haven and a major hub for astronomical research. The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, or ALMA (‘soul’ in Spanish), is the largest land-based observatory ever built. More powerful than the Hubble telescope, it looks out to some of the most distant galaxies and observes the very first stages of formation of planets and stars. A new astronomical observatory is currently being built here as we speak called ELT, or Extremely Large Telescope 🙂 When completed, it is planned to be the world’s largest optical/near-infrared extremely large telescope.

Cejar Lagoon

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Who needs the Dead Sea when you can float HERE? In the midst of volcanoes and good girlfriends?! This lagoon is so dense with salt, you float! I almost didn’t even notice the very cold water I submerged myself in…almost. The water can have salt concentrations up to 30 percent, which makes floating not only easy, but also pretty much impossible to avoid. For this reason, the lake is often compared to the Dead Sea and is sometimes called the “floating lake.” 

When these women arrived to the desert, we felt the power of their presence and stories come to life. As the seasons started to change, we embraced the elements from the driest place on earth to the unpredictable and humbling Patagonian winds. We opened our hearts and shed layers when the sun shined and held onto each other when the wind overwhelmed us. We went deep quick, we learned a lot, laughed a lot, and cried a lot. We worked hard to meet these 20 women, and we’ll never forget all of the big and little moments we created together. Until next time ♥️

Thank you to our small but mighty team Emily Kronyak and Alex Kavanagh, our outstanding travel partners and Quasar Expeditions, our top-notch guides, drivers, and kind strangers, and of course, Mother Nature for always leaving us speechless and especially our 20 badass new friends. Thank you thank you thank you.

Road Trip: From Zion National Park to the Grand Canyon

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Road Trip: From Zion National Park to the Grand Canyon

DAY 1 – Getting Started

When exploring Zion, most people stay in Springdale which is the jumping off point for exploring the Canyon. From April through October, access into Zion Canyon is by shuttle bus only. The bus will take you to 1 of 9 stops on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, depending on which hike you’ll be conquering for the day.

  • Depart for Zion National Park
  • Upon arrival, check into Majestic View Lodge or Heller House with Lezlie, the fab Airbnb host. Note that most lodging options are modest around the region. While there are more options on the outskirts of Zion, I enjoyed both places due to their close proximity to the park, spacious room and comfy bed. The shuttle also stops directly in front of the lodge. Score!
  • Hike Emerald Pools Trail (1.2 – 3 miles depending on lower or upper pool trail) or another short hike from this list of hikes at Zion Nation Park.
  • Dinner at Bit & Spur. We arrived late for dinner, and this was one of the only options available. Very tasty! Other options include Blondie’s Diner and Zion Canyon Brew Pub.

DAY 2

Early morning hike to Angels Landing

  • This famous 5 mile round-trip hike is strenuous but worth the sweat. It has everything you’d want in a hike – a challenge, a workout, switchbacks, support chains and an unbelievable view to make it all worthwhile. We boarded the shuttle around 9am and finished the hike around 1pm. Some hikers do it slower, some do it faster. We like to take pictures 🙂
  • Lunch at the Grotto Picnic Area or stop at Zion Park Gift & Deli where they’ll make you to-go sandwiches to eat while hiking.

Hike the bottom of The Narrows.

This is the most popular hike at Zion. Hiking from the bottom up is the easiest way to explore The Narrows, and you can do it on your own terms. Note that you do not necessarily need the waders that are sold at the park entrance unless you want to be uber comfortable. The water is cold, but you’ll get used to it, and it’ll feel exceptionally good on your tired feet after Angel’s Landing. Bring water shoes! Hiking The Narrows from the top down is another story, requiring 16 grueling miles of exploration, of which I’ll be doing upon my return!

Afternoon R&R

  • Sunset at The Watchman. This was an interesting hike since you’ll need to time it perfectly as you don’t want to be hiking back to town in the dark. Of course you can bring a flashlight, but allow for 30 minutes of evening light to make it back down.
  • Dinner at King’s Landing. Time to treat yourself to the best cuisine in the National Park.
  • Leave Zion for Page, Arizona. This was an aggressive move, but we only had 5 days allotted for this trip, and I wasn’t leaving without seeing Antelope Canyon in Page! The drive takes an hour and 45 minutes, and the only downfall here was not being able to view the gorgeous scenery during daylight.
  • Check into Rose Walk Inn B&B. Seeing as how this was a last minute trip and it was high season in the area, all hotels were booked up. I love a good B&B because they’re super cozy and feel just like home. It’s like Airbnb but with a concierge (owners of the home) and a hot breakfast! Never have I ever had better pancakes in my life than at Rose Walk Inn. Never. Ever. Ever. I dream about those things on a weekly basis.

DAY 3

Upper Antelope Canyon Tour with Antelope Slot Canyon at 10:30am.

  •  The best advice I can give is to partake in the photo tour since the scenic tour can only be compared to a zoo. My objective for this tour was to capture amazing photographs, and with the photography tour, your guide will hold the crowds for you to take photos and have a few moments to really enjoy the canyon. Don’t expect to go at your own pace here. It’s rushed. In comparison to the lower canyon (which I didn’t get the chance to see due to time constraints), I believe it’s much more crowded and more expensive. It’s probably also good to note that the famous light beams only appear April – September. If you enjoy photography, don’t worry as the photos are still stunning. I should also mention that to partake in the photo tour, you must have a DSLR camera and a tripod. If you aren’t a photographer, I might suggest lower Antelope Canyon just so you aren’t with a crazy scenic tour.
  • Lunch at Big John’s Texas BBQ. Being a southern girl, I know good BBQ when I taste it, and good BBQ lives at Big John’s.
  • Wahweap Overlook at Lake Powell is definitely worth pulling over for, but it’ll take a total of five minutes to capture it. You can spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the lake via paddle board or boating.

Sunset at Horseshoe Bend is beautiful, but don’t be alarmed when you’re packed in there with 500 tourists trying to capture the same thing.

  • I’ve never seen so much photographer hostility in my life! The lady on one side of me was telling a Japanese man that his tripod was in her shot, and he couldn’t understand a thing she was saying. The woman on the other side of me was making passive aggressive remarks about my tripod leg in her shot while whispering to her husband that the woman on the other side of me was SO rude to run off the Japanese man. UGH I CAN’T HANDLE THE TRIPOD DRAMA! Phew. I’m glad I got that off my chest. Look closely and you’ll see what I mean about tripod legs… 😉

  • Dinner at Bonkers. It’s Italian and it’s called Bonkers. Enough said.

DAY 4

Early morning drive to the Grand Canyon. We put the car in drive around 4am and we arrived to the Grand Canyon lookout point around 6:15am.

  • Watch sunrise at Grand Canyon Yaki Point. It’s very important to note that you can only take a shuttle from the Visitor’s Center to access Yaki Point…or you can walk/run. Once we finally made it inside the park that morning, the sun was already coming up. We still had 20 miles until Yaki Point, and I’d never driven so fast in my life. We only had once chance see sunrise here, and missing this epic experience was out of the question. Suddenly, we arrived at a barricade only a few miles from the lookout point where only shuttle buses were allowed to pass. The sun was rising by the second and time was ticking away. I could either drive a few miles down the road to catch the next shuttle that left in 30 minutes or park in the lot across from the barricade and run. I parked, grabbed for my camera and ran down the road in flip flops as fast as my legs could carry me. A workout directly before a Grand Canyon photo shoot made for a great morning.

Eat breakfast at El Tovar Lodge.

  • This is exactly what you need after an early morning photo shoot. Pancakes, waffles, eggs, hot chocolate. You name it, this place has it. The experience couldn’t have ended on a better note when a man came up to our table towards the end of our meal and said, “It’s so wonderful to see two young women out here exploring this great world. I’ve paid for your breakfast. Have a great time.” I’ve never been so taken aback in my life. A random stranger buying breakfast for two women he has never met before in his life!? You, sir, are a treasure. Thank you for the scrumptious pancakes and making my heart sing. There are good people left in this world.
  • Helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon with Papillon Helicopters. I believe our ride was something around 40 minutes for $199. Worth it for these views. I promise! Plus you’ll have enough aerial shots to last a lifetime!

  • Drive to Sedona for more hikes. If you haven’t noticed yet, this was a true road trip. We spent a lot of time in our rented DodgeWhateverItWas, but great exploration takes great determination and many, many miles. This two hour drive was a breeze.
  • Hike Devil’s Bridge. This 4 mile roundtrip hike was the perfect ending hike on our road trip. It wasn’t extremely strenuous (by this time, the blisters on my feet were out of control) and provided a jaw-dropping view at the lookout point.

  • Check into L’Auberge de Sedona. Do not, I repeat do NOT, miss lunch or dinner on Oak Creek while here. It’s a fairytale book setting.

DAY 5

  • Depart Sedona for Phoenix Airport. All trips must come to an end, but this one was one for the books!

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in October 2016 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

What a ONEderful World: Nora’s First Birthday Party

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I love a festive party so when it came time to choose a theme, I was torn between a few. Her birthday falls two days before Valentine’s Day which would be the obvious theme to many, but that didn’t seem to fit at the time. I kept thinking on it, and my sister mentioned how perfect ‘What a ONEderful World’ would be. But OF COURSE! Travel, airplanes, mother earth, globes and maps would fit into our theme perfectly, and I didn’t need to go out and buy a bunch of centerpieces because it was already in my house as decor! The decision was made.

The Invitation

Nora’s actual birthday fell on a Saturday, the perfect day to throw the party. When planning, I was trying to decide between a late morning vs. a late afternoon timeframe. I know a lot of people opt for a start time right after baby’s first nap, but 4pm kept calling to me. By that time of the day, you’ve literally taken every single toy out of the basket to play with 5x over, you’ve gone to the park twice and have run all possible errands. It’s a great time of day for other friends and families to come by for a couple hours for a few drinks, snack and (cookie) cake!

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For the birthday invitation, I found this incredibly adorable template that I couldn’t live without. I edited it in Canva and then uploaded it to Paperless Post in order to send out via email instead of snail mail.

Sips and Snacks 

The food table and bar is almost always the focal point of every party, yes? Yes. I went with cupcakes + travel-themed cupcake toppers, cookies, cookie cake, smash cake, a charcuterie board and chicken nuggets for the table. Honestly, we had a bigger turnout than expected so I should’ve order twice as many nuggets and charcuterie…but ya live and ya learn!

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For the cake, it was so beautifully done by local bakery Blue Cake. A word to parents of an almost one-year-old reading this: Don’t be surprised if your baby doesn’t devour the smash cake like you’ve seen on IG a million times before. Nora wasn’t a fan, and there’s always next year! Also maybe opt out of the candle this year. Fire and babies don’t always go together…

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As for the adults, we had ice cold White Claws, rosé, red and white varietals and all kind of beer on offer from all around the world. Pick your region of choice!

cake topper / cake stand / travel-themed cupcake toppers

Party Decor

But what to use as the centerpiece? A few days before, it hit me. I’d use my globes alongside some nice flowers to jazz up the center of the table. I added a sheer table runner underneath for a little pop of color. 

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What’s a party with out a balloon arch? My sister is the arch connoisseur and did a great job piecing it together a couple of hours before the party. You can find so many adorable ones on Etsy and Amazon. I snagged the ‘What a ONEderful World’ banner off of Etsy alongside these cute downloaded signs that I threw in 8×10 frames for cute signage. The first year photo collage was really cute, but honestly I found myself cutting them out sheer seconds before guests walked in lol. While I would’ve loved to hang them daintily on tiny clothespins to make an adorable banner, there we were, taping them to the wall at the last hour ha! That’s my procrastination shining through and a lesson in party planning – it’s HARD and requires major time and energy 🙂 Lastly, the tulip test tube vase can be found ON SALE here!

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Baggage Claim

I didn’t go too hard on party favors this year because, well, ONE, but I did want to leave the kids with some treats and even possible activities the following day. I LOVE these plantable seeded recycled cards that grow as well as these vintage suitcases filled with chocolate. The perfect sendoff after the perfect day! Happy 1st lap around the sun, Norabean!

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A Lazy Girl’s Guide to Super Bowl Party Planning

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Literally the Easiest Guacamole Ever

TGFTJ (Thank God For Trader Joe’s). Thanks to the endless snacking options available at Trader Joe’s, “homemade” (using that term fast and loose) appetizers are never more than 5 minutes away. This recipe calls for just 5 ingredients, making it super simple and cheap! Note that you can also easily find variations of these ingredients at your local grocery store – I’m just a Trader Joe’s fanatic.

  • 3 Avocados
  • Jar of TJ’s Corn & Chili Salsa
  • Hot Sauce (of your choosing, but I love the flavor of TJ’s habanero variety)
  • Lime
  • Sea Salt

Dice up the three avocados and place in mixing bowl. Throw in half the jar of the corn salsa (give or take a half cup). Depending on your preferred heat levels, drop in a couple splashes of hot sauce. I started with three drops, and then I ended up adding an additional three. Add about a teaspoon of salt. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime. Mash and mix up. Enjoy! SO EASY.

Chili N’ Cornbread Casserole

This recipe was a direct result of watching too much Food Network. I was catching up on Trisha’s Southern Kitchen when her cornbread chili recipe caught my eye (and my stomach). I figured I could adapt my own black bean and sweet potato chili – that I make almost weekly – and give it a touch of Southern charm (read: carbs and cheese). Don’t let the list of ingredients intimidate you. This recipe really is fool proof. Also, feel free to substitute the black beans and sweet potatoes for kidney beans and ground turkey, or whatever meat (or veggie) your heart desires.

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2 Sweet Potatoes (Diced)
  • 1 Onion (Diced)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  • 1 Can Black Beans
  • 2 Cans Diced Fire-Roasted Tomatos
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Package Cornbread Mix (I used Trader Joe’s brand, which called for an egg, milk, and oil, so make sure you have these additional ingredients on hand!)
  • CHEESE (I used shredded cheddar)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in large saute pan. Add diced onion and sweet potatoes. Cook on medium heat for about fifteen minutes, or until sweet potatoes are mostly cooked through. Add garlic and spices (along with a couple salt and pepper shakes). Cook for an additional two minutes. Add black beans and diced tomatoes. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.

While the chili is finishing up, mix cornbread batter together according to box directions. Add about a cup of cheese into batter. Butter a large casserole dish.

Take chili mixture off heat and carefully pour into buttered dish. Spoon the cornbread batter on top of the chili. Place into oven. Cook for 30 minutes, or until cornbread is slightly brown and toothpick comes out clean. Serve and enjoy!

Nutella S’More Dessert Pizza

Yes, you read that correctly. I basically just put all of my favorite desserts on pizza dough. Because why not?

  • 1 Package Store Bought Pizza Dough (or I guess you can make it if you’re feeling ambitious)
  • Nutella
  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Graham Crackers
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Roll out room temperature pizza dough and bake according to instructions (usually at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes).

Remove pizza from oven. Top with a generous amount of Nutella. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and marshmallows. Slightly crush up a couple graham crackers to top pizza. Place back in oven for 1-2 minutes, or until marshmallows puff up and chocolate chips melt.

Optional – Melt 1/4 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle melted chocolate on top to finish pizza. Enjoy and watch as all of your guests destroy the pizza.

DRANKS

Though I love a good cold beer, a cold White Claw is never a bad idea and always a crowd pleaser.

What will you be serving up at your Super Bowl fiesta?! 

Kitchen (Not So) Confidential: How to Organize a Pantry

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I have to be honest. From afar, I’ve always lovingly gazed at home organization IG accounts and blogs. Sure, they’re pretty…but are they practical?! Am I really the girl who takes the time to remove the cereal out of its box and into a beautiful clear container?? 

Turns out, yes. Yes I am.

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After all was said and done in our new and improved pantry, I’m now a firm believer that designated spots for designated food items is a GAME CHANGER. Forgive me, past self, for I was completely and utterly wrong. If you need more convincing before you even see the photos, here me out on a few reasons why I love the new kitchen organization.

-It’s a time saver. Think about it: more space, more time! Instead of going on a mission for raisins, I know there they live now.

-It allows for me to see what items are getting low, thus making grocery runs anything but a guessing game.

-It’s aesthetically pleasing. Every time I open this door, I’m still a bit taken aback! Ummm am I in the right house?!

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The Bins

When Leslie from The Marshall Concept reached out to work together, she asked me what aesthetic I liked. My mind immediately went to natural and sustainable. She showed me these EcoWood bins from iDesign, and I fell in love! 

EcoWood Turntable, Natural

Who doesn’t love a turntable?! It provides efficient rotating storage for kitchen and pantry items in cabinets, shelves or in the refrigerator! Plus, they provide a unique shape, making the overall aesthetic even more pleasing to the eyes.

Large EcoWood Bin, Natural

This eco-friendly bin measures 15″ X 10″ X 6″ which was perfect for the back side of our pantry with deeper shelves.

Small EcoWood Bin, Natural

This multi-purpose bin measures 10″ x 7.5″ x 6.25″ and works well in the front section of our pantry with shallow shelves. It’s ideal for items like cans, jars, snack bags, packets and more!

EcoWood Open Front Bin, Natural

This open-front bin measures 11.46″ x 8″ x 10″ and creates instant organization in tight spaces. It can have multiple uses from the pantry to the bathroom and ideal for fruit, vegetables, potatoes, onions, snack bags, pouches, packets and more.

XL EcoWood Bin, Natural

A standout favorite for function here is the XL EcoWood Bin in natural. We use it for backstock on the floor of our pantry for any excess bags, jars, bottles, etc. It measures 15″ x 18″ x 8″h and is the perfect multi-use bin.

Clear Cereal Canister

These cereal/pasta canisters might be my favorite items in the pantry! Clear canisters provide an opportunity to get some fun colors involved…fruit loops anyone?! We went with the natural look and did our favorite cereals, pasta and quinoa! The silicone gasket provides an air-tight seal to help preserve freshness.

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The Install

-First thing’s first. Take out ALL items from the pantry.

-Go through each item’s expiration date and remove expired food.

-Begin to group food items together in specific bins, i.e. baking, snacks, kids, dinner, etc.

-Start brining bins into the pantry to see what placement makes the most sense in terms of sizing, aesthetic and function.

-Create backstock bin space on the floor for ease.

-For a fun pop of color (if you’re into that!), think about items you love that incorporate color. We used Spindrift sparkling water on the top shelf!

-Time to label! We used these pretty pantry labels from The Home Edit by iDesign. I think it adds a nice organized touch!

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