Rubbermaid’s new modular canisters
My kitchen’s a mess. You wouldn’t think this by looking at it, but just open a cabinet and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Pantry space doesn’t seem to be an issue, as much as not using the space properly. It’s all very disorganized. Things get put away by one person (usually me) and often pulled out by someone else, just to be put away in another spot.
Rubbermaid sent me an 8 piece set of their new Modular Canisters to help me out with this little problem. Great for organizing pantry goods like flour, sugar, cereal, and pasta, these canisters were designed to maximize the space you have in your pantry. They stack evenly to save space, plus, they have durable bases, a securely sealing lid, and graduation marks for measuring.
The set comes with the following sized containers:
Like most Rubbermaid sets, one lid fits all containers. Love this feature! The slim, rectangular design makes them easy to stack, or place side by side. This makes for terrific use of space! My shelves are a little short, so the 21-cup one, full of nuts, had to go on its side. The 16-cup container fit 2 bags of pasta. I like that these canisters are clear so you can easily see what is stored inside. Sugar and flour look alike, so I need to label the containers, but as I’m the only one that cooks, it didn’t seem that urgent. I’d rather take the time to make nice little labels. 
Tips on How to Organize Your Pantry
1. Set aside about an hour of time and clear off some counter space. You’re going to need it.
2. Start pulling out food items. Place them in one of four piles:
- Expired items… throw these away!
- Donate items… you know your family is never going to eat that cranberry sauce before it expires. Give it to someone who could use it!
- Baking goods or other dry goods you want to put in the Modular Canisters.
- Other keep items.
3. With the last two piles, decide what will go in the Modular Canisters and set aside. With the remaining items, sort into like categories. For example, soup together, snacks together, crackers together, etc.
4. Put things back in the pantry. Think about how you use this space. Are your kids always grabbing snacks? Put these on lower shelves where they can reach. Do you eat cereal every morning? Keep this front and center where you can easily grab it.
5. Now, put items into the Modular Canisters. Do NOT forget to label what you put in each container. Use a Sharpie, label maker, or cut out a piece of the package and place it in the container where you can easily see it. This lets you know what’s inside and let’s others know what is where and where to put things.
BUY IT!
Modular Canisters are currently available at Fred Meyer, Publix, Ahold and Albertsons. They should be available at Wal-Mart and Meijer in August. Find more information on the Rubbermaid website.
Giveaway is closed. Winners have been contacted and are listed here.
One reader will win an 8 piece set just like the one I reviewed above. To enter, please leave a comment telling me how you would use these canisters. For inspiration, you can also visit the Rubbermaid blog on this topic!
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Rubbermaid provided product samples for review and giveaway, at no cost to me. Contest ends May 28th, 2010 11:59 pm EST. US and Canada only; one person per household may enter. Leave a separate comment per entry & a valid email address. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.
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I could really use these to organize my pantry. I would use them for pasta, bulk candies, cereal, crakers, gummie bears, nuts, and cookies. I really need to get organized. I am so sick of crushed boxes in my pantry.
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I would use these to store oatmeal and toppings
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I would store snacks for lunch in them.
i would use them for sugar,flour,rice and oatmeal
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My entire baking cabinet needs a really nice overhaul! Baking chips, flour, sugar, nuts, cocoa, brown sugar, powdered sugar…you name it! These would do it! Thanks for the chance. bekki1820cb at gmail
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Thanks for the giveaway…our family has chronic “issues” with spillage: breakfast cereal, oatmeal, rice, pasta, etc., so a set of Rubbermaid containers might be our only salvation !!!
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I need better storage for flour, sugar, etc that will fit in my cabinet so I can store it somewhere reachable.
I would put flour, wheat flour, sugar and brown sugar.
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I would use these to store cereal, rice, and pasta.
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I’d use them for taco sauce packets (out of control!), fortune cookies, macaroni and beans.
What would I use them for? One word….CEREAL. My cabinets are strewn with half empty boxes, some not even open, some practically empty yet suspiciously placed away anyway. Would be so much easier to SEE the stuff instead of guessing by weight.
I would use these canisters to organize my fashion accessories such as scarves, gloves, mittens, etc…
I would use these canisters to organize my pantry. I have a similar set from Tupperware & I need more for items like granola bars, bread crumbs, cereal, etc. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Since I bake a lot it would be this:
Flour, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar and powdered sugar
I would store bags of instant coffee & tea.
I would use these canisters to store cereal.
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I would like to begin by saying thank you for being so generous in creating such an awesome giveaway! I would love to win these Rubbermaid modular canisters so I can re-eorganize my father’s kitchen pantry for him for Fathers Day!
Thank you once again for the wonderful opportunity and hope to hear from you soon!
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