1. Take everything out. I mean everything.
2. Repackage anything that might be in a package or container that you cannot see to identify. Gladware containers are great for this purpose. Save your good Tupperware for nightly leftovers.
3. Sort into very general categories. By being too specific you set yourself up to be overwhelmed by the task. I recommend starting with meat, frozen fruit, veggies and sides, breads, treats, and ready meals.
4. Throw out anything you would consider yourself a bad parent/spouse for feeding to your family. If it has crystals growing underneath the plastic wrap, it has been in there too long. Crystals make ice cream taste bad too.
5. Create an inventory - on a piece of paper - divided by category. You can Google a cute printable (which always make it more fun because it's fun to look at) or simply use a sheet of paper from a legal pad. Do what makes you happy. Mom on a Mission website and I Heart Organizing are great sources for fun printable forms. Just make sure you have the date and identify individual packages to make it easier to document when you use them.
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