Welcome to this edition of the Works-For-Me-Wednesday spot. Be sure to check out last week’s ideas where I show you how to reinvent your closet space.
When my husband and I first got married, we purchased a very handy little spice rack. It was pre-loaded with all of the spices and all we had to do was dump them into the labeled jars and they were ready to use. Last year I realized though that all of the spices just sat there unused. I decided to dump them out and then thought to myself, “Why would I reload this spice rack with the same spices that I never used?” Instead, I decided to whip out my trusty label maker and redo the labels with things *I* would actually use. Things like that Pasta Magic Blend, Garlic Salt, Italian Seasoning Mix, Cinnamon, & Confectioners Sugar (for dusting on my French Toast), and Garlic Powder….Spices that were not available to me with my previous labels.
This option was cheaper than purchasing a new spice rack and now I have the spices handy that I actually do use!
That is this week’s installment of Works-For-Me-Wednesday. Be sure to visit Shannon’s Blog for a whole slew of lovely ladies who are participating each week!
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Hi! I was going to post a comment on your blog…but once I clicked comments I didn’t see a form to fill out so I thought I’d email you. That is a GREAT tip about the spice rack! J Thanks for sharing!
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Fantastic idea!
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This is a good idea. What is Pasta Magic Blend? Is it something you bought or mixed yourself? What about the Italian Seasoning – store bought or mixed? I don’t know much about spices, as far as what spice has what kind of taste and when you should us it. But I am starting to use them more, in my efforts to cook more from scratch and avoid convenience foods.
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Italian Seasoning Blend is really cheap at Walmart. It is a blend of spices (I think Montreal Seasonings makes one) that has oregano, thyme, and some other spices in it. I use it in my spaghetti sauce and to top on oven steak fries. The Pasta Magic blend (also purchased at Walmart) is awesome for topping on pizza and in spaghetti sauce. It has red pepper flake and lots of yummy spices in it. I think it is Chef Paul Prudhomme’s (chef with beard on the front) that it is made by.
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I like your idea! I HATE wasting valuable space (my countertops are not very spacious). This will help. Thanks!
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I like this idea. Seriously, when will I use mint? I need to get myself a label maker!
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Walmart & Target have some great ones. Check the clearance section too! You don’t need a fancy one, but I warn you- this can become a SERIOUS addiction!! Thanks for swinging by!
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Oooh, label maker. I’m jealous! Great idea. Thanks! I definitely have some spices that are way out of their freshness timeframes!
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Thanks, Amy. Enjoyed reading your other ideas and links, too. And Happy Anniversary!
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Great idea! I just love label makers…this might be the perfect excuse to get one, heh.
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Great ideas, I’ll be back;-) I’m looking for some ideas about working at home. Have a great weekend!
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