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 decanting
Plus: a special shoutout to TERRO ant bait (call me, maybe?).
Takeaway:
Sometimes, it takes a horde of sugar-hungry ants to help you pause, purge, and problem-solve. Consider this your invitation to reassess your own pantry—before the ants do it for you.
Closing Reminder:
Keep it tidy. Keep it practical. And may your peanut butter jar always be ant-free.
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