Clever Homemaking

After Christmas clearance time is the perfect time to stock up on storage containers for your Christmas decorations. Storing your Christmas items in red and green totes is the perfect way to save time in years to come. Not only will your items be organized for easy decorating and wrapping, but they will be easy to recognize amongst your stored belongings.

This year I saw many new (and old) storage bins created specifically for Christmas.

Some notable containers include:

Ornament Storage Tote – They come in various sizes and styles, but the one common feature is ornament size compartments that keep each ornament protected from breakage and each other. Breakable ornaments are always a concern, but intricate glitter details are also at risk without proper storage. An ornament bin will save your valuables and your money.

Divided Storage Tote – Containers like the one pictured here allow you to save and store non-ornament decorations such as ribbon, cords, and tinsel, as well as odd shaped ornaments that will not fit in the average ornament divider.

Wrapping Paper Storage Tote – I’ve had a tote like this one for years and it truly makes every gift giving occasion easier. The large compartment on the bottom houses your rolls of paper, gift boxes, and gift bags. The smaller compartment on the top is perfect for gift tags, scissors, tape, and ribbon.

Wreath Storage Tote – This is the perfect way to keep your wreaths safe and dust free. It’s a great way to keep your wreaths gorgeous year after year.

Your table and home decorations can be stored in regular sized, green or red Rubbermaid style containers.