Probably not. For me, buying more containers isn't the answer - getting rid of stuff and making better use of the containers I already have typically works out fine.
Trust me, I'll set foot in The Container Store some day. I hope I'll have the sense to leave my credit cards at home. Until then, I'll stick with these "reusing theme" containers:
Milk jug holds tools (Ugly - keep hidden in basement)
Kleenex box keeps plastic bags organized (Ugly - keep hidden in drawer)
Baby food containers double as mini-containers for holding tomato paste (frozen) or spices.
No more babies. Planned.
Glass jars hold beans, rice, pasta (this one's a keeper - appealing purple top)
Anybody else have Container Store fever? Any tips for reusing items as containers?
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I like the milk jug organizers!
I'm just the same way. I won't allow myself to purchase baskets or plastic storage containers unless I have a specific need, ie. storing yarn or cloth bags or a specific toy. And then I need to know specifically how big I need it to be and where I'm going to be storing said container. It's too easy to have lots of useful storage solutions cluttering up the house, ironically.
I like the little baby bathtubs you get from the NICU or the birth center at the
hospital. Henry got a ton of them during his rather long stay and I find that they're perfect for storing toys on shelves. I am still using the tubs I got from the NICU during Thomas's stay!
Oh man, I love the container store. Fortunately, I've only ever been when traveling so that limited my purchases. :)
I don't know if there is a Container Store around here, and it's best I don't find out.
One thing I like is the squarish plastic boxes that Olay or Dove facial cloths come in. I have never bought the cloths, and doubt I ever will, but I've found the containers for 10¢ or even free at garage sales. They are the perfect size for holding my granddaughters ponytail holders and barettes in one of our bathroom drawers.
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