Hosting the holidays can be a lot of fun, but it requires pro-level organization and preparation to run smoothly.
Ideally, before you ever spend 30 minutes blind and elbow-deep in a lawless spice cabinet, or your in-laws can ask where the wine openers are, your kitchen setup has already answered. It keeps you from having to balance cooking and small talk, and it makes it easier for you and your visitors to clean up the wreckage of hosting dozens of people in your home.
If you're looking for a cheap way to institute law and order in your kitchen pre-holidays, now is a good time to buy. The Container Store is hosting a sale on kitchen and pantry items right now, with discounts up to 25% off. Without breaking $100 or even $50, you can institute a good system.
Or, shop inspiration from The Container Store's community. You can take a look at the ultra-well-thought-out layouts of others and shop the products they used directly to save yourself time.
Even if you're not hosting for the holidays, few things feel better than leaving the mess of pots and pans behind to come home to your own immaculate kitchen.