Kitchen Uprgade: Plastic Storage Containers.

My husband mentioned that the toy isles of Wal-Mart smell when you get close.  That darn plastic smell.  Have you noticed this?

I haven't, just because I avoid those isles.  I'm always shopping with children, and rather than saying "no" all the time, we just skip it all together.

Well it got me thinking about this drawer in our kitchen that was full of plastic Ziploc storage containers.  I never noticed it until this morning, but when I open that drawer.. it STUNK, like plastic. 

Plastic smells so nasty.

I started taking out any plastic containers that were "pitted".  I ended up with just TWO that were decent.  But ended up putting all of them in the recycling bucket and nicely lining the drawer with my new adorable jelly jars (They were on clearance at Wal-Mart). 

They look so much neater than the plastic.  We use these to store food in the fridge, cupboards, snacks in the car, wherever!  we also use the larger jars as our "bottled water". 
In the fridge I date the tops with a dry erase marker, so we know when the food was made.  Oh & these awesome, adorable little jars are MADE IN THE USA.  How cool is that?  Oh, it's pretty cool!

I just read this very disturbing tip on the Ziploc Web-site:

"If you’re in need of a makeshift pillow at home or while traveling, blow some air into a Ziploc® Brand Storage Bag and then seal it. You’ll have the perfect temporary pillow and, when you’re done, you can simply open the bag and fold it into your pocket"

What a horrible tip.. and I'm pretty sure I don't need to tell you why.  But just in case, the bags are full of chemicals so you don't what those by your face all night, AND what about the danger of suffocation? 

This was a very refreshing change, one I'm happy I made!  Are you making any, or have you made any changes that you're happy about?

God is trusting us with our families, it's our job to look after their health and nutrition.

 

Psalm 20:4 (Amplified Bible)

⁴May He grant you according to your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.

Disclaimer- I did keep a few square plastic containers my husband takes his sandwiches to work in.  I want to replace these with stainless steel containers, but haven't found them reasonably priced yet.