Decluttering the Fridge

It's time to tackle the dark underbelly of the kitchen: the fridge. A treasure trove of expired leftovers and half-empty jars of mayonnaise.

Phase 1: The Purge

Start by removing any item that's older than 3 months. No exceptions. Don't even think about it.

Items that have been in the fridge for an eternity:

• That 1/4 cup of ketchup from 2008
• The Tupperware container filled with what can only be described as "mystery meat"
• The 6-pack of eggs that were supposed to be for Easter brunch but ended up being an Easter basket for bacteria

Phase 2: The Reorganization

Now that we've cleared out the expired items, it's time to put everything back in its place.

Divide items into the following categories:

• Leftovers (use within 3 days)
• Perishables (check daily)
• Dairy/eggs/cheese (check weekly)
• Snacks (check monthly)

Phase 3: The Cleaning Phase 4: The Organization System