Whether it is a commercial or residential space, moving is such a laborious task. It comes with so many details to cover. From large items and their moving needs to several smaller items that require evaluation during the moving process.
With the moving date approaching extremely fast, it is difficult to figure out how to deal with the food in the fridge and pantry. Thankfully, there are some tips that can help you avoid wasting during the move. So if you want to learn, make sure to read this blog till the end.
Assess what you have
First thing first, make sure to know what food items you have. Grab a notepad and pen to write down your inventory such as what you have in your fridge, freezer, and pantry. List them in several different categories, including perishables (items that you keep in your freezer), canned goods (soups, legumes, etc), non-perishables (boxes of cereals, snacks, chips, bottled water, etc), baking and cooking supplies (flour, sugar, dry pasta, etc), and more. Write down the expiry date next to every item.
Create a plan
After knowing what you have and how long each item is going to stay fresh, you will need to figure out what you need to do with them. From the list, mark the high priory items i.e. perishables, and then try to finish them before the moving day. Now mark the low priory items such as cereals, snacks, and non-perishable items then decide what items you should try to eat before moving and what you need to donate.
Eat the perishable
If you are planning to eat the food items that you have in your fridge and freezer before moving, you should be creative with the recipes. It will not only help you to save money but also save yourself from the trouble of throwing the tons of food. Allow your family to come up with some fun recipes to cook the leftover food in your fridge. Some cooking ideas may include, making the pots of chili, sandwiches, pasta recipes, rice and veggies, soups, etc.
Pack what you want to bring
If you want to bring a few unopened, non-perishable items with you on the move, there are a few things to consider. Make sure to use small to medium-sized moving boxes. Because a large box will become too heavy when stuffed with items such as canned goods and glass bottles. Use zip-lock bags to prevent spills in the boxes. Zip lock bags are extremely important when packing items such as flour, sugar, opened spices, etc. Protect the glass bottle with bubble wrap before placing them in the boxes.
Last words
If you are still left with some items, donate them to a local food bank. Apart from that, you can share them with your friends and neighbors. Whether you just can’t eat the leftover or don’t have time to finish everything, we can certainly say that there are plenty of people who can and will. If you want to learn more about moving, get in touch with the best movers in Salt Lake City Utah now.
