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WFMW – Measuring Cups

   Posted by: MotherHen   in Homemaking

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I can’t believe how long it took me to work this out in my own kitchen.  

Years ago, when I realised that Dollar Tree sold measuring cup and spoons I decided I would keep about 3 or 4 sets of each (after all, they’re just a buck), just so I don’t have to stop in the middle of baking something to find and wash one.  That totally works for me.

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But here’s the recent light bulb moment.

I now keep measuring cups in my canisters.  Whatever size measuring cup I use most often in that canister can just live in the canister.  Since I am only measuring that one item with that particular measure cup I don’t need (or want) to wash it every time.

I also don’t wash the measure cup or spoons that only measure stuff that doesn’t stick, like salt, sugar, honey and oatmeal.  Just seein’ if you’re awake.

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Here’s your shortcut back to Works for me Wednesday.

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12 comments so far

Hi! It's me, Jen
 1 

I do that, too AND we have the same containers for flour AND I have a heart with my bread flour that I wrote with a black sharpie. Neato.

March 17th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
Dave Roller (Home School Dad)
 2 

My WFMW Post features a song I wrote about your quitting blogging. I wrote it when you quit. The song just came to me. I altered the second verse when you came back. Enjoy it.

March 17th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Kara
 3 

Wow, that’s so simple, but complete genius. Thanks!!

March 17th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
MotherHen
 4 

OK, that’s a hoot! Y’all should go to Dave’s and read the song. It’s great!

March 17th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Dave Roller (Home School Dad)
 5 

I just reread my blog and I put you a pirate short. i just changed it so you can stop looking you are no longer missing a kid.

March 17th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
MotherHen
 6 

I didn’t wanna complain… 8)

March 17th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Susan
 7 

Smart idea, and one that I do also in the flour … but, you’ve inspired me to keep cups in the oatmeal and rice, too :)

March 18th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Hadley
 8 

great idea! I keep measuring cups in often used items too. I really like how you have all of your measuring cups and spoons corralled in those baskets!

March 18th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Kim H.
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Wow – that’s a great idea! My canisters came with spoons, but putting the measuring cups in them instead would be much more functional!

March 18th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
quiltz4yu
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Just a little FYI, I stopped purchasing anything at the dollar type store that are “supposed” measure things:) The measuring cups and spoon here in Oregon aren’t the measurements that they claim:(

BTW I love your blog and am so happy you are back! Everyone needs a moment to re-group:)
Anyone doing anything special for our First Day Of Spring 2009?

March 18th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
MotherHen
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Huh! Well, I guess I had better check mine.

March 18th, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Ellen
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I keep a whole set of nested measuring cups in my flour bin, as well as a measuring tablespoon and a plastic knife to level off the flour. I just keep 1/4 and 1/2 cup measures in the sugar bin, because I use those the most!
:)
Ellen

March 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm