#12 - The Ants Go Marching… Into My Cabinets

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We came home from a lovely weekend away to a full-blown ant invasion. They weren’t just crawling—they were conquering. What began as an unwelcome infestation quickly turned into a chance to rethink our storage strategies, meal routines, and even that eternal pantry debate: to decant or not to decant?Mentioned in this episode:* The surprising flaws in our “out of sight, out of mind” snack basket system* Our zones-based kitchen organization system* The shift from snack-stocking to whole-food planning* The value—and maintenance—of decantingPlus: a special shoutout to TERRO ant bait (call me, maybe?).📚 Want more tips like these?Check out my book: Tidy Up Your Life🗞️Subscribe to The Tidy Times: tidydad.substack.com📸 Follow along on IG: @tidydad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tidydad.substack.com/subscribe

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