I Found Them!!! What Are They?

 Several months ago I found these great little containers at the thrift store for 77 cents each.  I was elated.  The are cute little bins that open up.  They have a scoop built in.  I can't imagine what they were used for in the real world, but I knew they would make great containers in the Jordan grocery store for the bulk food section.  Well, I managed to misplace them.  I knew I had put them in a safe place, but couldn't remember where that safe place was.  Don't you just hate that?

They don't look like much now, but imagine them with 1/6 scale rice, beans, nuts, etc.

The scoop looks like metal, but it's a hard plastic.  It has it's own little holder for easy removal and replacement. 

My recently acquired thrift store doll is here to show the scale of the items.  Hoping someone can help me identify this doll.  Is she one of the Kate Middleton dolls?  I know I've seen her before, but can't remember who she is.

The two glass containers were also neatly tucked away in the same container for safe keeping.  I bought these two from Hobby Lobby.  Not sure if they will be used in the grocery store or some other place.

 ORGANIZING:
Most of us are constantly trying to find ways to organize all our crap.... I mean wonderful doll stuff.  I try to stay organized. It helps me do stories quicker.  Over the past couple of months, I've taken things out, but haven't put them back after doing a story.  This makes for a very messy work area.  Eventually I get to a point where I have to stop and put things back where they belong.  I've been doing this task, on an off, for the past 2 weeks.  I am making great progress and I thought I would share.

The Rement items have always been a source of consternation.  I was keeping everything in their little boxes to keep from losing anything.  But, I wasn't using the items that often because it was a pain to figure out what was what.  Well in my new organizing efforts, I ditched the boxes!  Enough is enough.  If I am going to spend money on these crazy little items, I must use them.  There are a couple of sets that are still boxed because I plan to use the whole set together.  The other sets have been placed in organizers so I can easily see what I have, use them, and put them back in the case.  The two large cases are from the local tool store.  The small ones were purchased at the thrift store two weeks ago.

These small ones are really nice.  They are self locking so the compartments won't open accidentally. 

Here are a few pictures of how it all began.  I pulled all the stuff I wanted to organize into the dining room, away from the doll room.  It always gets worse before it gets better.  I am 75% done with my organizing task.  Wish me luck!   

THIS IS NOT MY DOLL AREA.  I INTENTIONALLY CREATED THIS MESS, WHEN I PULLED ITEMS FROM THE DOLL AREA TO ANOTHER ROOM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TOTALLY REVAMPING PARTS OF MY ORGANIZATION SYSTEM.

I would never be able to function if my doll area looked like this.  

These pictures were taken two weeks ago, right after I dumped everything out.  Most of the items have been transferred back to the doll room, organized and ready for use.  I still have a small pile of clothes that I need to put in their new homes.

And by the way.... I've listed a few more dolls for sale.  Yay me!  You can see them here, or you can click on the tab at the top.