It makes my kitchen (and life) so much more organized.
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No matter how hard I try to stay organized, the fridge, freezer, and pantry always feel one step ahead of me. I once made a whole spreadsheet system for my deep freezer, but it flopped when I realized I wouldn't open my laptop just to check on a bag of frozen chicken.
Until recently, my go-to solution was a somewhat chaotic system. It went something like this: Grab some painter’s tape, find the scissors, hunt down a Sharpie that actually works, and finally label that container of leftover soup before it becomes another "mystery meal" in the fridge.
It turns out that all I needed was a $1.25 chalk marker from Dollar Tree to make my kitchen life easier. This singular writing utensil has simplified my entire labeling system, with no need to juggle multiple tools or deal with sticky residue. Now, I can write directly on my meal prep containers, update my family calendar, and keep track of everything, all with a cheapie chalk marker. And when it's time for a change, everything wipes clean with zero fuss.
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Dollar Tree Craft Décor White Chalk Writer Pens
- Price: $1.25 for 1 pen
- Why I Love It: This inexpensive chalk marker makes labeling and keeping track of items in my kitchen and pantry a breeze. I can write directly on containers and easily wipe them clean.
Why I Love Dollar Tree's Chalk Markers
They work on a variety of surfaces and are especially ideal for non-porous surfaces like glass, metal, ceramic, laminated wood, vinyl, and more. Because of this versatility, I can write directly on my containers, jars, and even my fridge shelves without worrying about permanent damage.
When it's time to switch things up, a quick wipe with a damp cloth cleans everything off—with no powdery residue left on my hands. At $1.25 each, they're comparable in price to Sharpies and cheaper than brand-name chalk markers, but they work just as well.
How I Use Chalk Markers
These markers won me over in the kitchen, where I use them to label all my meal-prep containers, leftovers, and homemade dressings and sauces. They've also helped me keep my pantry in order. I used to use office labels, which were impossible to remove and left a sticky residue behind if I could get them off. Now, I label my flour, sugar, and grain canisters without worry.
Perhaps most importantly, they’ve made updating our family calendar and meal board surprisingly fun—my kids love to help, and I love the fresh start each week. I’m still worlds away from being an organizational pro, but these markers make a big difference in keeping my kitchen in check. And that's worth much more than the $1.25 I spent to make it happen.
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