Clean dishes, clear counter. At least, that's how it's supposed to work! ;)
I've probably mentioned this before, but I always try to have my dishes washed before I go to bed. (I wash them by hand.) That way, they can air dry in the drainer on my counter over night. (No towel-drying = more free time!)
In the morning, I can quickly put away the dry dishes, stash my drainer under the sink, and have a clear counter for a while. When it was just Joshua and me, the "clear counter" part lasted almost all day. Now, it doesn't last long at all, but it's still a great motivator to keep the kitchen clean! :)
So, anyway, that's what helps me keep on top of the dishes somewhat! :)
Next week, let's all ask for help on kitchen-related issues, okay? I have a question I've been meaning to ask for advice about! :)
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Kitchen Tip Tuesdays Participants
| 1. Amanda (Tin Foil) [1] 2. Happy Housewife (dirty dishes) [2] 3. Passionate Homemaking (using mason jars for blending) [3] 4. Michigan Momma (crumpled foil) [4] 5. Every good and perfect gift - Recipe Binder [5] 6. Mill Musings (Make A Mix Cookbook Online and Ranch Dressing Recipe) [6] 7. The Nest Egg (Just Like Fried Potatoes, But Not) [7] 8. Niki (freezer organizing idea) [8] 9. Vicky (using leftover mashed potatoes) [9] 10. Debbie J. (Spring Cleaning Kitchen) [10] 11. Sonshine (leftover makeovers) [11] 12. Lynn(labeling cooking magazines and cookbooks) [12] 13. 5intow (freezing dough) [13] 14. Mrs. S (using stevia for savory foods) [14] |
15. Miranda (banana tip) [15] 16. Erika (Homemade soy milk) [16] 17. Julie (stain free plasticware) [17] 18. Rachael @ Beans & Rice (perfect baked potatoes) [18] 19. Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home (a couple dehydrator recipes) [19] 20. Mrs. Brigham (Celiac-Schmeliac) [20] 21. Kirstin: parchment paper [21] 22. The Nourishing Gourmet-Soak those whole grains for your health!!! [22] 23. Erica (salad dressing recipes) [23] 24. If Only I Had Super Powers (sneaking in veggies) [24] 25. Michele (keeping recipe cards clean) [25] 26. Mrs. Mordecai (baking soda shaker) [26] 27. AmyG (using up gourmet gifts) [27] 28. mama~quick cupboard order [28] |
29. Babychaser (Meals after baby comes) [29] 30. Trish (stop sliding cutting boards) [30] 31. Brie (meat storage idea) [31] 32. Blessings Abound (Spice Rack) [32] 33. Our Red House (Delicious Chocolate Buttercream Frosting) [33] 34. Anita and Erin (homemade "tv dinners") [34] 35. Jeanette's Kitchen (Flour Mess) [35] 36. Kate- Boiling eggs [36] 37. Jessie's Attic (stove cleaning) [37] 38. Donna (biscuit tip) [38] 39. Laura @ Heavenly Homemakers (kids in the kitchen pt.2) [39] 40. Tania (storing plastic bags) [40] 41. Angela (bulk cooking) [41] |
Links:
[1] http://garibaysoup.blogspot.com/2008/03/tin-foil.html
[2] http://happyhousewife.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/kitchen-tip-tuesday-dirty-dishes/
[3] http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-using-mason-jars-for-blending.html
[4] http://michiganmomma.blogspot.com/2008/03/crumpled-foil.html
[5] http://everygoodandperfectgift.blogspot.com/2008/03/keeping-recipe-binder.html
[6] http://danandkeren.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/make-a-mix-cookbook-online-recipe-for-ranch-dressing/
[7] http://thenestegg08.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday_11.html
[8] http://minimalistmommy.blogspot.com/2008/03/who-says-its-only-for-cake.html
[9] http://microgal.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday.html
[10] http://homemakingdreams.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday.html
[11] http://glimpseofsonshine.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesdays_11.html
[12] http://lynnskitchenadventures.blogspot.com/2008/03/labling-cooking-magazines.html
[13] http://delightinginhisrichness.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-freezing-dough.html
[14] http://dailyreforming.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-using-stevia-in-savory.html
[15] http://lifeonhackberryroad.blogspot.com/2008/03/banana-tip.html
[16] http://thepioneerhomemaker.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday.html
[17] http://bignlittlesmom.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/kitchen-tip-tuesday-2/
[18] http://crosbeans.blogspot.com/2008/03/crockpot-perfection-tasty-taters.html
[19] http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/03/i-love-my-dehyd.html
[20] http://inclotheslinealley.blogspot.com/2008/03/celiac-schmeliac.html
[21] http://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday-parchment-paper.html
[22] http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2008/03/nourishing-practices-soaking-grains.html
[23] http://burganfamily.blogspot.com/2008/03/salad-dressing-recipes-galore.html
[24] http://ifonlyihadsuperpowers.blogspot.com/2008/03/sneaking-in-veggies.html
[25] http://koreamom.blogspot.com/2008/03/keeping-recipe-cards-clean.html
[26] http://be-it-ever-so-humble.blogspot.com/2008/03/cleaning-flat-top-stoves.html
[27] http://apilgrimstillinprogress.blogspot.com/2008/03/using-gourmet-gifts.html
[28] http://homemakingformoms.blogspot.com/2008/03/sickness-big-accomplishments-and-recipe.html
[29] http://babychaser.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday-make-ahead-meals.html
[30] http://overthefence-trish.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday.html
[31] http://brieslife.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/awesome-meat-storage-idea/
[32] http://intricatebalance.blogspot.com/2008/03/spice-rack.html
[33] http://ourredhouse.blogspot.com/2008/03/cupcakes-for-kindergarten.html
[34] http://www.ourkitchenadventures.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday.html
[35] http://jeanetteskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/03/flour-mess.html
[36] http://kate-2ndchapter.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesday.html
[37] http://dangerouslydeliciousrecipes.com/lgblog/?p=16
[38] http://momsfrugal.blogspot.com/2008/03/homemade-biscuit-tips.html
[39] http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/blog/?p=422
[40] http://myeverydayjoys.blogspot.com/2008/03/kitchen-tip-tuesdays.html
[41] http://stangtx.wordpress.com/2008/03/11/kitchen-tip-tuesday/