Amparo Castano's Profile

Display Name: Amparo Castano
Member Since: 12/2/10

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I go through the exit and straight for what I want--which is usually on the first floor :)


4 Tips for Getting In & Out of IKEA Faster
1/15/13 8:19 PM

My pots and pans--ALL of them!


\"You Always Need a Wall\": Distilling a Home Down to the Essentials
1/9/13 5:29 PM

Oops! I meant "hoarder".


Fighting the Feeling of "Should"
6/20/12 4:15 PM

I used to be a minimalist and, for some unknown reason, during the past 4-5 years I have become a kitchen hoard. No, no, not like the kind featured in the Hoarders TV show. I'm more of an organized kitchen hoard--you know, like Martha Stewart. She has way too much of everything, but it's organized, expensive, and beautiful. I can't stop myself!

I think it all started when I discovered Thrift stores. That was definitely my downfall. I discovered amazing finds for a few pennies on the dollar--how could anyone resist?

I probably have at least 15 cutting boards, a mortar and pestle collection (about 20), 3 or 4 utensil holders full of utensils, probably 50 or more pieces of cookware, and the list goes on. However, in order to justify my hoarding I do try to use EVERYTHING I have. I take turns using every piece I own. If I don't use it, I lose it...I give it to my friends, family, or Goodwill.

I actually started a Squidoo lens to show just a few of my babies. http://www.squidoo.com/kitchen-supplies-equipment


Fighting the Feeling of "Should"
6/20/12 4:15 PM

Okay, so why didn't I think of this?


Bread Bag Tags + Power Strip = Easy Identification
4/11/12 10:11 PM

I can click through the link and enter my information, but I get a server error.


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