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An organised mum has shared the simple meal prepping system she swears by
Karlie, from Melbourne, said it helps her stay organised, healthy and on budget
The mum-of-three does a grocery shop on Sunday and spends time chopping
She puts fruit and salads in OXO Greensaver containers to help keep them fresh
She then divides veggies into meals and puts them in Pyrex Ultimate containers
Then, when it comes to the day, all she needs to do is remove the veg and cook it
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After an Australian woman posted on Facebook asking for fridge inspiration so she could sort her own fridge at home (one of the fridges pictured)
Others said storing herbs in vases of water means that they stay better for longer without wilting.
One woman revealed that a Lazy Susan rotating tray from Kmart is the perfect place to keep sauces and mustards, as it means you can easily access everything without having to remove the majority of the contents of your fridge first. I meal plan and prep each week, one woman said. My trays are from Kmart and have the meals in them for each day along with other grouped items for ease and neatness.