The most important step to creating and maintaining organization in any area of your home is to LABEL.
Have you ever been in the middle of preparing a meal and ask for someone to grab you something from the freezer?
When they return they say “it’s not there” or “we’re out of that”.
Then you ultimately end up going out to get it yourself?
Can you relate?
Well, with everything labeled this little problem will be alleviated. Now when you ask someone to grab a package of cheddar cheese for instance, they can easily see the label and find the product.
We’ve created some FREE LABELS for you to print out!
I had mine printed on cardstock and laminated to ensure they would hold up well in the freezer. This also provided added protection from food that is taken in and out frequently.
I have a chest freezer, so these baskets won’t really work for me. Any tips for me ?
I have never had a Chest freezer Abigail. Maybe stacking baskets that have handle might be helpful. I’m just not sure, since I’ve never used one. I do have plastic baskets in my lower drawer freezer in my refrigerator. It really helps to keep it organized. I’ll link what I used here.
I also make a list of everything in my freezer and attach it to the front of the freezer. As I use an item I cross it off my list or change the number of items left on the list.
I have this list on my computer so when I go shopping it’s easy to change, delete, or add items.
That is a fantastic idea Pat. I love more ideas for a more organized home. Thanks for sharing!
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This looks great. Can’t wait to get started Would you also put icecream containers in the bins? Not sure if they’ll fit though.
Thank you Paula, we love to hear from our readers. I have not kept ice cream in the plastic containers. I don’t buy it in bulk, one or two containers can easily fit in the lower wire drawer.
Hi! I just wanted to ask how many cubic sq ft your upright freezer is? I’m looking into purchasing one. Thank you!
Our is 20 cubic feet.
Perfect ideas thank you!!! I can’t wait to tackle this project I’ve been putting off for so long. Sounds like this organization hack will definitely cut down on all the double buying my husband and I do “not finding something”
Thank you for your comment TLindsey, we love hearing from our readers. It’s so true and an organized home will save you money. I know we often put of organizing because we just don’t know where to start. But tackling one drawer, one freezer, one space at a time can really make a huge difference. And if labeling and organization methods are implemented it can stay that way. Occasionally it may need a little refresh, but overall the order will remain. Good luck with your project!
I love all your ideas for effective storage and quickly realized how helpful this system make it easy to figure what I would need to replenish on shopping days. Thanks for all your tips!
Hi Jeanne, thanks for your comment! We’re glad you found this freezer organization system helpful! It sure has helped both of us!
Love love love this! I’m so ready to do this, b/c a bag of frozen chicken just fell out onto my foot after opening my freezer. Ouch! 🙁
Where did you get your storage bins? I have been looking online (Walmart, containers store, etc), and wondered if Dollar Tree bins would hold up?
Thanks Debby! I’ve had that happen before too! Frozen food hurts! We did get our bins from the Dollar Tree. They are a little flimsy, but they seem to be holding up pretty well so far. Basically I used them because I didn’t want to spend a ton on storage bins all at once and I was in dire need for organization! 😜 I’ve seen some better quality ones at Hobby Lobby and Walmart. I guess it just depends on what kind you’re looking for. Hope that helps, and hope your freezer organization goes well! No more frozen meat falling on feet!
Ok, flattening the bags of frozen meat is the most life-changing hack. THANK YOU!
You are welcome Heidi, happy to be of service. 😉