Rustic pantry with spice bottles

Welcome to the Plucky Little Pantry!
It may be small it is mighty!

We can create big things in little spaces!    Whether its a pantry or a simple, but loving life;  it can have meaning in simplicity 

Latest Posts

Healthy Weekday Breakfast ideas for Back To School

Do you need a refresh on weekday breakfast ideas? With back to school approaching, it’s time to start the year out right. As the kids try to re-invent themselves...

Winter Eating vs. Summer Eating (The importance of eating seasonally)

Learn about how our eating habits change with the seasons and how we can keep from letting our habits run the show...

Summer picnic food ideas! Plus safety tips to enjoy the outdoors this summer.

Summer is here and with it comes picnic season! Summer picnic food ideas abound, add to your repertoire and learn how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while...

3 ways to increase the versatility of your mason jars and save you money!

Learn how to use the mason jar to it's fullest potential while saving yourself time and money...

Everything you need to know about making camping food lists.

Camping is a classic summer vacation. Nothing pulls people out of the hustle and bustle of daily life than communing with nature and gathering around a campfire. It’s...

3 ways to make your food last longer and stay fresh!

Make your food last longer and save your grocery bill I’m always looking for ways to make food stay fresh longer. With the rise in grocery prices and food...

How to grow vegetables from kitchen scraps (a great new guide for beginners)

Bring your vegetable garden inside! You can plant vegetables inside to grow all year round or to start inside during the delicate germination stage. Whatever you choose...

How to make easy breakfast using simple ingredients from your pantry.

Using your little pantry for big things. Now that you have stocked your small kitchen pantry with the essentials,  put them to use by making easy breakfasts using...

Making it work: Creating a practical small kitchen pantry on a budget. ( Beginners guide)

My small kitchen pantry was borne from necessity; I had two children under five and a husband between jobs. I was supporting my family on a waitress’ income. It was...