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I love these bamboo stacking bins! They are perfect for snack-sized pouches, while the clear acrylic bins are perfect for holding larger bags and boxes of snacks, and the bamboo bins can be found at The Container Store. These would even look great on open shelving!
This tiered farmhouse stand is the perfect way to store snacks stylishly on your counter. Easy and in reach, you will always know when it needs to be refilled. Purchase a similar farmhouse stand here.
This three-tiered metal cart is an awesome idea! This one was made for game nights, but could totally be used as a snack station: fruits, drinks, snacks. These metal carts are available in so many colors, you should easily be able to find one that matches your decor.
This option is another great idea if you are short on space. It’s also easy to move and hide if your kids start playing a little fast & loose with the snacks…. 😉 Here is a similar drawer unit that is a little wider to hold more snacks and reduce the time between refills.
How fabulous is this snack station?! These are actually fridge drawers with custom chalkboard panels, which if you can swing it would be awesome! (They come 24″ wide so you could, in theory, replace a standard 24″ lower cabinet with these drawers….) If you can’t swing it, you could easily designate two drawers to snacks and drinks, and if your cabinets are older you could even DIY chalkboard paint them yourself for a quick, fun kitchen update!
These shoe storage cubbies have so many uses! I had not thought of using them for snack before, but this would be great on the inside of a pantry door. If you have older kids they would definitely reach the top rows with “their” snacks, while the younger kids can pick from the middle and bottom.
This is the perfect use for an old baker’s rack! These are plentiful on Craigslist and at yard sales, so you could easily find one and do a nice DIY to spruce it up for your home.
This snack station is awesome! It’s actually more of a “lunch station,” but could easily double as both. If you have one of these lone cabinets in your kitchen, this is a great solution for how to use it efficiently. I love that the bins contain food, but also water bottles and food storage containers. Keeping the lunchboxes off the counter and out of sight is great, too!
A kitchen cart can easily be repurposed into a snack station! This one is great with the individual bins, but any style would work perfectly, especially this one that has drawers and doors!
Don’t you just love organization? I know I do. It makes everything easier when everything is organized. I also love self-sufficient kids, and think it is so important to raise kids who know how to make decisions before they leave the nest!
Ready for more great ideas? Take a look at our posts about cleaning tips- they will save you so much time!
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And, finally, if you are looking for ways to make your kitchen stand out without spending a fortune, then you have to check out this post at Jen Reviews– 15 Kitchen Design Ideas to Make Your Kitchen Pop for Cheap! Jen shares great ideas that definitely won’t break the bank, which is something we can all appreciate!
Happy organizing!
Allison
Jen | My Healthy Homemade Life says
I love the idea of a snack station! I have a small kitchen so I would need to dedicate a drawer to snacks. I’m also going to try a small snack bin in the refrigerator for perishable food. Thanks for the inspiration!
lookslikehappy says
Snack stations are such time savers- and kids know right away what is for them and what is “off limits!”
Rachel says
oooo, this is a great idea! I’m definitely going to make one of these up when our little one is at the right age for it!
lookslikehappy says
Thanks, Rachel! A snack station is such a huge time saver! I hope you are able to find one that works great for your family!
Heather says
I’m so impressed by all of these! Before school starts, I’m going to create a snack station so that the girls have a place they can easily go to and grab their daily snack before they leave for school.
lookslikehappy says
Great idea! Anything to start the year off smoothly always helps!
Ruthie Ridley says
this is everything! Our snack station situation is a hot mess right now!!
lookslikehappy says
LOL! I can imagine! With so many options, it’s easy to have boxes and boxes of goodies open all at once!
Lindsey says
This idea is genius. This would save me so much time when I’m getting everyone ready for school. I like giving the kids some responsibility in getting their lunches together.
lookslikehappy says
Absolutely true! They can help with so much from a young age if we give them the tools to do it!
Cristina - Memories of the Pacific says
Such a great idea!I don’t have kids yet but this is something to remember for the future 😉
Brittany says
What a great idea! My little one isn’t old enough to grab a snack by themselves but having a snack station would be equally as helpful for me to just grab something quickly to open for them.
lookslikehappy says
It really does simplify things for the kids and for us!
Suzanne M Newton says
Hi! I may have found this a little late to ask question, but I adore those wood bins; where might I find these and about how much they are apiece? Thank you.
lookslikehappy says
Hi Suzanne! Aren’t those great bins?! They are from the Container Store. Here is the original blogger’s link, which may be her affiliate link: https://www.containerstore.com/s/storage/decorative-bins-baskets/stackable-bamboo-storage-bins/12d?productId=11005650
They seem to be in stock, so you are in luck!
Allison