Nothing is more frustrating than trying to find the right ingredients for a new recipe, in a disorganized mess of a kitchen! It's not that you are usually disorganized; it is just something that happens over time. Now it's time to take the time to organize yourself and your kitchen again. An organized kitchen is a lot easier to work in and can save you time, money, and make cooking stress-free. Don't try to do the whole thing at once, just pick one area of your kitchen at a time.

Start with your cabinets by moving the pots and pans you use most often to the front, while putting the heavier, bulky items you may not use so often, to the back. Put some of the smaller pots and pans inside larger pots and pans to save space. If you have very deep cabinets, you may want to consider installing shelves that slide out or bins on gliders, to make use of all that space. It may sound simple (because it is), but just pulling everything out and rearranging your cabinets can free up space that you didn't realize you had. Get rid of any equipment or gadgets that either aren