Buying food in bulk like sugar, rice, coffee, tea and oatmeal, is a great way to save money and time, rather having to make several trips to the grocery store. To get the most out of your bulk food, use a set of stainless steel food jars to keep smaller amounts on the counter or table for quick access. Then with the opened box or bag, cover the top with a resealable zip-lock baggie so that the freshness keeps longer.
Stainless steel food jars:
Stainless steel food jars pictured: Oggi 4 Piece Stainless Steel Canister Set with Airtight Acrylic Lid and Clamp
Wall mounted metal spice rack
If you love to cook and experiment with various exotic and ethnic spices, but have limited counter and cupboard space to store all your spices, consider installing a wall mounted spice rack near your stove or cooking area. Not only would you gain some extra space in your kitchen, but all your spices would be instantly view-able and easily accessible.
Wall mounted metal spice rack:
Wall mounted metal spice rack pictured: Spectrum Wall-Mountable Black Scroll Spice Rack
Iced tea dispenser
When entertaining friends and family in the summertime, there’s nothing like a cool, tall refreshing glass of iced tea to quench the thirst of both young and old alike. To keep this classic beverage flowing, an iced tea dispenser with an ice insert is a great way to make a batch or two and have the guests help themselves while you mingle. The dispenser can also be used for practically any cold beverage, making a hot summer day a little cooler.
Iced tea dispenser:
Iced tea dispenser pictured: Buddeez Unbreakable 3-1/2-Gallon Beverage Dispenser with Removable Ice-Cone
The cone that you fill with ice and insert in the dispenser is a great way to keep the tea cold without diluting it in any way.