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    Home » Misc. » DIY & Hints » DIY » Organization

    Ornament Storage - free, if you plan now!

    Published: Nov 29, 2013 · Modified: Feb 1, 2023 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    I know ornament storage isn't the main priority on your mind now. But, I discovered something that will make my Christmas storage of ornaments easier later. The bonus is it's free!!

    So, I was taking down my fall decor, putting up my Christmas decor AND packing for our trip North to our cabin. It was that kind of a crazy day at my house. You know the kind. Where you look around and it looks like your house threw up on itself. Stuff everywhere!

    In the midst of that, I was packing some of fruit we had at home for our cabin trip. I figured if I took my apples out of their plastic container, they would take less space. Yes, I buy my apples at Costco too. They come in a container like this:

    ornament storage

    My apples from Costco

    I had just finished putting some ornaments on my tree and I had an epiphany moment. Hmmmmm, what if I put my ornaments into the apple packaging. They are in individual compartments, totally visible, and the container is reuseable. So, I took out the apples and replaced them with ornaments. Just to check the size, fit and how well it closes.

    ornament storage

    I took out the apples.

    ornament storage

    Look how perfectly the ornaments fit in the apple package!

    Look how perfect they fit!!

    Yes, in the midst of chaos I figured out how to put my ornaments away. Which I'll do about 5 weeks from now. But I feel better having a plan 🙂
    As for all those apples, if you have too many (like me) and it's time to do something with them, take a peek at these two super simple recipes:

    Country Apple Dumplings (super easy dessert)!

    Baked apples in the microwave.

    Hope you everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that your house looks nice and neet. Not like it threw up over itself. He, he

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    1. Anna

      April 30, 2021 at 1:00 am

      You're right, those plastic salad jars will help keep my Christmas decorations away. I think all those plastic food/lid containers will also work for salads. I know that jewelry is no longer a priority in your mind. But, I discovered something that would make it easier to store my Christmas ornaments later.

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    2. [email protected]

      December 15, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      Great idea. I think all those plastic food/lidded containers for salads would work too.
      Joy

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      • momcrieff

        December 17, 2013 at 7:44 am

        You are right, those plastic salad containers will be helpful putting my Christmas decorations away. Thanks for sharing!

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