With Christmas over, it's time to start thinking about packing away the ornaments, wreaths, tree(s), dinnerware, and decor. It's never an easy process to start, but it always feels so good when the task is done. I want to share a few products that will make the storing, wrapping and packing a whole lot easier. And with most stores having GREAT steals on after holiday storage, you should be able to find a price that you can appreciate.
WREATHS:
1. JoAnns - 50% off and only costs 9.99. I recently just bought myself one and was able to store an 18" wreath along with a 12" wreath.
2. The Container Store - A cardboard version of this box is sold at The Container Store at the same price. They also provide wreath storage bags as well.
3. Organize.com - For those of you with large wreaths, here is a good option. Holds a 36" wreath and is on sale for $22.39
ORNAMENTS:
1. JoAnns - Stores 75 ornaments and at 50% off costs $9.99.
2. The Container Store - Check out The Container Stores website for a large selection of ornament storage ranging from $18-$89 a box. Here is a link to my personal favorite.
3. Target - Stores 36 ornaments, costs $45 and is made of canvas.
4. Organize.com - This website is jammed packed with holiday storage ideas and offers the best selection of boxes for storing away the ornaments. The link below will direct you to a storage solution for those of you with big trees and lots of ornaments
TREES:
1. The Container Store - This tree bag holds a tree up to 10 feet tall and only costs $15.
2. Organize.com - The two options below are a personal choice, allowing less work and providing a better solution for the future of your tree. Storage #1 allows up to a 7.5 ft. tree and costs $55 while Storage #2 fits up to a 9 ft. tree and is on sale for $33.59
HOLIDAY DINNERWARE:
1. The Container Store - This link will only be helpful in viewing the actual product. The Container Store website seems to be out of stock but contact your local store for a product check and in-store pickup. I was recently in The Container Store and this product was still in stock. The price of these dinnerware storage containers range from $10-$20 a piece.
2. Organize.com - Whether packing away holiday dinnerware or your fine china, organize.com
is the best place to shop for dinnerware storage boxes. The link will connect you to dozens of options.
DECOR:
For storing decor pieces I suggest stocking up on used/new tissue paper and a few large plastic storage boxes/bins. If you don't already have some large plastic bins I would consider investing in a few from your local Wal-Mart or Target. Although it may suit me best to have a red or green lid on ALL my Christmas storage bins, feel free to find the cheapest option and label the boxes with duck tape and a permanent marker. It works just as well.
HINT: If you have a mice, moth, or rodent problem you may want to add cedar sticks or lavender to your storage boxes along with sealing the lid tightly with packing tape or "Press & Seal" Glad wrap.
If you have any questions or would like more suggestions on other storage options please feel free to contact me at LeahSMS@gmail.com. Have a safe and wonderful New Year. Talk to you in 2010.
