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There’s nothing more fun to look at (and, okay, drool over) than a well-organized pantry moment. Neatly stacked shelves, uniform jars, impeccable baskets — sign us up. There’s one other thing all the lust-worthy pantries have, too: personalized labels on every single jar and canister.

Even if your pantry isn’t totally Pinterest-ready, you can get it one step closer with some super-pretty labels. Not great at Photoshop and have terrible handwriting? Don’t worry — we’ve rounded up five of the cutest pantry labels you can download for free and print at home. Getting closer to your dream pantry is only one click away.

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Shopping at big-box stores like Costco has plenty of perks: bulk quantities to stock up on, cheap wholesale pricing, and all those glorious free samples. But if you don’t have time to trek through a warehouse for all your groceries and household supplies — and then haul everything home — there’s a new option for you.

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Welcome to a column from The Financial Diet, one of our very favorite sites, dedicated to money and everything it touches. One of the best ways to take charge of your financial life is through food and cooking. This column from TFD founders Chelsea Fagan and Lauren Ver Hage will help you be better with money, thanks to the kitchen. A version of this post originally appeared on The Financial Diet.

As someone who has lived away from her parents for less than a year, I’m still trying to get into the groove of being in charge of all the responsibilities that were never really mine when I lived at home. Grocery shopping is probably the biggest one.

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There are a lot of lousy peelers out there — ones with dull blades and narrow openings that inevitably get clogged up with peels. Peelers are so often disappointing, you may decide to chuck them all together and use your trusty paring knife for all your peeling needs.

But before you do that, check out these peelers from Kuhn Rikon. We’re not exaggerating when we say that these are the best peelers you’ll ever own.

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I’ve never been shy about professing my love for all the wonderful things Trader Joe’s has to offer. I’m a huge fan of everything from those quirky snacks and smart solutions that make dinner prep easier to the cheese case and freezer section. And yet, there are some things I just won’t buy at this beloved store.

Here are five things I never buy at Trader Joe’s.

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Food Network star and British chef Jamie Oliver recently teamed up with Land Rover to create what’s got to be the ultimate car for any food-lover. And he really didn’t hold back. Seriously, this is like an episode of Pimp My Ride with a delicious twist.

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Can a pantry be Zen? This one sure is! We reached out to our sister site, Apartment Therapy, for their most-pinned pantry ever and the winner is this beauty.

In fact, according to reps at Pinterest, it’s the most-pinned pantry ever. Like, of all time. It’s been saved more than 235,000 times!

What struck me the most was this: Even though some of the pantries out there are totally breathtaking and over-the-top — with their chandeliers, built-in beverage refrigerators, and enormous scale — this one is a little more modest.

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When tangy BBQ chicken shows up in our weekly meal plan, my husband’s eyes always light up with excitement. But this time — when I told him it was coming in casserole form, that it involved tender riced cauliflower, and was Paleo — his eyes got squinty in the way that only happens when he’s skeptical. I, however, knew it would be a hit with him. So when he asked if there was enough for seconds after taking his first bite, I wasn’t surprised.

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Stuffed shells don’t get enough love. When you think of the combination of baked pasta, sauce, and cheese, your mind probably lands on lasagna, right? But stuffed shells are just as comforting and easy enough to throw together on a weeknight.

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The words “instant coffee” have long come with a bad reputation, the result of low-grade coffee used to make an inexpensive cup. But instant coffee has always had one thing going for it that has kept people coming back: It’s easy. Boil some water, add in the instant coffee, and you’re done. In a fast-paced world, it’s no surprise that we want quick alternatives, and fortunately these days there are several brands trying to improve the instant coffee game and the reputation.

As an avid coffee drinker, I happen to love the ritual of brewing coffee, whether I am at home or whether I am outside, which means it’s rare that I opt for an instant coffee. But the growing selection, some sourcing high-quality beans (and ensuring fair wages for the people who grow them), enticed me to give a few different instant coffees a try.

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