Disclaimer: I haven't sold the microwave yet. It is sitting in my closet right now. I'm just holding on to it for a little bit to see if I can truly live without it. My goal is to make it to January and if I haven't needed it during that time, I'm listing the thing on Craigslist!
I never thought about not having a microwave, but in the last year I've noticed how little counter space I have in my kitchen. Not having enough room to prepare food has really annoyed me, and I couldn't help take a glance at the microwave, sitting there taking up a ton of space, and wondering if I really needed it.
And now look at how much space I have as compared to before!
I'd love to hear others' take on getting rid of the microwave. Have you done it?
My microwave is built in over the stove, so I wont be getting rid of it, but I actually rarely use it! Maybe just for defrosting meat when I forget and reheating leftovers
ReplyDeleteIf I had one built in over the stove that would certainly make things easier! Whoever thought of that was a genius :)
DeleteI grew up without a microwave. Something about it giving you cancer....we have one now, at Matt's insistence, but it's totally a convenience item. For the space, I think a toaster oven is far superior!
ReplyDeleteI've been sans microwave for over a week now and I haven't missed it yet :) Everything gives you cancer, you know!
DeleteWe stopped using ours last year. I moved it off the counter and over to the side of the kitchen. We rarely used it. Because we were in a rental, we left it out and available so it wouldn't get packed by our movers! The one we have here is built in over the stove and b/c it's handy we use it more. ;( I'd love to not have one again, or build up enough thought and planning again to just not utilize it.
ReplyDeleteThe over-the-stove ones are the way to go! I'm so happy with my extra counter space now!
DeleteDid you donate or relocate half of your wine glasses or is this post party?! ;)
ReplyDeleteI think I had a few wine glasses in the kitchen sink at this time :)
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