Favourite organising tools #11 - Ziploc bags

If I had to go around my house taking pictures of all the ways I use Ziploc bags, I could probably start a Ziploc blog - the obsession is that bad!


I am reading Angela Yee's book, I'm not neat but I'm organized, and she said says for storage, to always choose clear over opaque. That's what reminded me of why I love Ziplocs so much. And of course, I agree totally. I always tell people to only buy clear plastic containers for the kitchen - it will change your life. No more food going off because you can't remember what's in the back of the fridge.


Anywayy...here's how the Ziplocs work for me


I have all sizes, all colours in my cupboard because they're just so versatile. But I will restrain myself from gushing and only tell you about a few of the uses in my home!

1. This is my organised travel toiletries bag. It stays permanently packed. As you can see, I have lovely green Jiffy bags for hair, face, body and make-up. It's easy when I get back to see what I need to replenish so I'm ready for the next trip.








2. Then we have my gym clothes. I don't like my shoes touching my clothes - am I weird? So I put my gym shorts, T-shirt and socks in a big Ziploc like this and toss that on top of my takkies (sneakers) in my gym bag.
3. And of course, I blogged about the gift wrap in December. I love the way the ribbons and bows are all kept separate yet you can see exactly what's in each packet.








Some of the other ways I use Ziploc or Jiffy bags:



Kitchen

1. Open bags of biscuits (cookies) or chips
2. Cheese
3. Cucumber
4. Ice blocks (take up less space in the freezer in a ziploc than in the trays)

Study

1. keep different categories of greeting cards separate - birthday, thank-you, Christmas, etc
2. iPod, cords and charging station
3. camera cords

What do you use Ziploc bags for?

Here's how Suzanne uses Ziplocs.

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