The Best Things in Life are Green!

I Have a Problem!

We have established long ago that I act as if I lived through The Great Depression.  I have not, but my grandmother has.  She was as frugal as they come, and became more so as she got older.  I, on the other hand, am a paradox.  A strange creature who can't make up her mind.  I am frugal, I am excessive.  Whatever!

  

Dortheaa Lange's Migrant Mother

 This woman moves me.  These children kill me. 
 

I Get a Thrill!

For me, it's a hobby to make things last a little longer.  Stick it to the manufacturer and get more use than they intended.  I love the little thrill of digging out every last bit of my Burt's Bees lip balm with a sharp object.  You would not believe how much is left in that tube after you use it up.  But that's another post!

You can buy these Scotch-Brite Scour Pads for about 4 bucks at Target.  These come in a pack of 4.  But they are unnecessarily large.  You only need a bit of scrubbing power to get the job done.  To get more bang for your buck, cut them in quarters!  Now you have 16 scour pads that take up less space and is still able to eliminate your stubborn baked-in food stuff. 

What a lovely pile of green, that will help you save green and be a little more green!  If you know what I mean!

Fridge Binz and Keeping Your Refrigerator Clean and Organized

Full disclosure here:  I work at The Container Store, but this is not a commercial.  Nobody is paying me to write this post.  I love my job, the company, everyone I work with, our customers, and moreover, I love our products! 

Today I would like to feature an unassuming, overlooked-product that will change the way you organize your refrigerator.  "What?"  you say.  "Isn't that a bit extreme?  Why should I organize my refrigerator?"  Let me ask you this: ave you ever had multiple bottles of open catsup in your refrigerator?  Have you ever cleaned out your fridge and a day later, no evidence of your labors?  Have you ever stood with the door open looking for an item you were sure you had, only to find it weeks later ready for the science fair?  Are you constantly throwing away moldy food?  Dude, you need to organize your refrigerator!  You are wasting time, energy and more importantly, MONEY, BABY!

I am ashamed to say that I ignored this product until a customer asked for it and I didn't even know what she was talking about.  When we finally located it on the shelf, I asked her to tell me why she liked it so much.  I don't remember what she said, but I bought my first Fridge Binz that very day.  She was passionate and I was soon to supercede her enthusium.

Check-out the obedient condiment soldiers,  lined up, ready to battle the burger and fries.  Notice the built-in handle?  Super smart!  The construction of these babies match the heavy duty strength of the refrigerator!  

Like items can be placed  together making it easier to find the yogurt or Kimchee.  No longer forgotten capers or spoiled leftovers to plague your food budget!  You can designate a tray for lunch items, snacks, leftovers or whatever!  An added benefit of the Fridge Binz is that if you're defrosting chicken leaks, simply pull the bin out and wipe clean.  Without the Fridge Binz, a spill can result in a complete refrigerator clean-up.  What a time sucker!

Fridge Binz come in different sizes and heights to suite your needs.  The depth  fits perfectly in a standard refrigerator.  No wasted space.

So, come on in to The Container Store!  It's the first step to a beautiful, organized and hassle free refrigerator.