Zip Lock bags, rubber bands, twist ties, mason jars, recycled sour cream containers… I have used all of these, and more, to help me store opened bags of dry good in the pantry. But then, this idea made me palm slap myself and wonder, “Why didn’t I think of that?!”
The pin is a user upload on Pinterest… those can really be a pain in the butt, because there’s no way to tell who the original source is. I did a few google image searches to see if I could locate it, but I struck out, so, if you know where it came from, send me the link, and I’ll be sure to include it.
Basically, you need an empty plastic pop or water bottle, and your open bag, in this case, an open bag of peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Cut the top off of your bottle. Or, have your husband do it. He’s good with knives.
I had him cut just above the label.
Then, wash and dry the top of the bottle, remove the top, and pull the open end of the bag through the narrow end of the bottle.
Fold the open end of the bag down and replace your cap. Know that it is not going to thread as well as it does when it goes directly on the plastic bottle. After all, it is going over the plastic bag, and you may have to pull the open portion of the bag down a bit to make sure it’s not too bulky to allow the top to seal, but with a little pressure as you turn, it should seal the bag for storage.
That’s it. Stick the sealed bag back in your pantry until you are ready to use it again, and toss the leftover part of the cut bottle in the recycling bin.
See what I mean? Why didn’t I think of that?
Any handy household or storage tips that you’ve pinned lately? Share some great ideas!
