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I love the everything about the holidays, the music, the love, my family, and everything that represents peace. However the holidays are also stressful at times. For example it is the beginning of December and I don’t have one decoration up, no lights on the outside of the house, or a tree in the living room. We are currently house hunting which seems to be taking up some of my little free time. This means I have less time to keep things organized and clean around my home.
I dread that call that my mother or a friend is stopping by in the evening. This usually means we rush around the house trying to put everything in its place to resemble a home. My daughter loves to draw, color, and be creative. I love to encourage her to do so but usually when this happens my kitchen table turns into this!
Of course when I ask her to clean it up you would have thought I asked her to run a marathon. All of a sudden she is tired and can’t move. After much convincing she will usually clean it up. This is her idea of cleaning it up…
She simply transfers the mess from the table to her bed. Then when it is bed time everything ends up on the floor. This weekend I decided enough was enough! We spend hours cleaning her room just to find it a mess by the end of the week. Since she is forever getting this stuff out I decided she needed to have something to carry everything in. She is currently working on some fun holiday projects for the family so I knew if I didn’t act now my kitchen table would forever remain the hub of disaster.
Honey had a gift certificate for Target (from her birthday) so I decided while I was there to look in the organization section. Just so you know, organizing is really not my thing. I’m a very unstructured and often unorganized person. However if I was going to keep my house in a semi clean condition during the holidays I knew I needed to get her something. We looked up and down the isles. The problem with the plastic organizers is they often crack after time. I wanted something sturdy but I wanted something more than just a box. That is when I came across these Rubbermaid Bento boxes. They are so cool!
I was surprised at how sturdy the box was. I let Honey pick out her design and fill her craft box with the items she uses most. This is such a great way for her to move her crafts from the kitchen table to her room without creating a mess in her wake.
Since all the Rubbermaid Bento boxes were on sale I couldn’t help picking up a few more for myself. I already had visions of what I could use them for. I mentioned I was not the most organized person right? My desk (if you can find it) is not always in the neatest condition. I actually have two, one in my bedroom and one in the living room. It seems that no matter where I’m at I never have the supplies I need. No writing utensils or notepads. So I grabbed one of the smaller boxes to organize some office supplies that I can easily move from desk to desk.
I also thought they would be great in the bathroom. Instead constantly searching for my most used make-up I used one of the Rubbermaind Bento boxes and created a little makeup station. I think this is my favorite use of the Bento boxes so far. They really keep everything neat and tidy. This little box was only $5.94 and that is without the $1 Rubbermaid coupon I’m getting ready to share with you. You can keep your own house tidy and organized for the holidays and year round and save in the process. Simply grab your $1 coupon before you go shopping.
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I can already see so many other uses for these Rubbermaid Bento boxes. How about a small game center with playing cards, dice, pencils and paper. Or use your Bento box to give a gift wrapped in a gift. Instead of using a basket or wrapping paper why not create a fun themed gift and wrap it in a Bento box. Maybe for the entertainment lover add some popcorn, movies, music, movie theater tickets, gift cards, candy and more. The Rubbermaid Bento box is so much better then wrapping paper that will make its way to the trash. Your recipient will be able to add a little organization to their own life!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Wow, I didn’t even know Rubbermaid had boxes like this. I should pick some up.
ellen beck says
I love rubbermaid products! I am a quilter and sometimes crafter and it would be a mess (OK more of a mess) without them!
Kelsey Apley says
I really need to get stuff organized here!! Those boxes are really cute!!!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Way to get organized! I love those bins!
HilLesha says
I could use a little organization!
Rhiannon Rowland says
They are so nice looking, I will have to look for some for my office!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
How adorable are those designs?! So much cuter than just a plastic bin. I’m going to have to get some of these for my new house.
Deb E says
Thanks for the organizing info and the coupon. I try to pretty up my organizers too and don’t care for the plain plastics. That’s a good idea to use the organizer as the gift wrap!
courtney b says
this is so funny i just organized all my makeup last night- makes me feel SO much better….
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I am so getting my daughter this. She does the exact same thing!
Marcie W. says
I adore all of the different sizes, styles and patterns available. Each of my children could use a few of these, but especially my middle monkey, who we often call a mini hoarder.
Kathleen says
I am so getting some of these. Right now, my craft drawers are big boxes like these, but they have no dividers in them and everything gets cluttered together.
Lolo says
I would love to buy some of those to go beside my desk. It is such a mess with little things.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
That was a brilliant solution to tidying up her supplies while keeping them really accessible. Love it!
Toqua says
I think I’ll have to check out these boxes. I could use a couple myself!
Toni says
I didn’t know Rubbermaid made such cute boxes
Tammy says
Those are a really great deal for the money. I can think of lots of things I could use them for.
Mellisa says
I could use two or three of these!
Anne Younger says
Definitely need to get some of these to get organized around here!
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
Those organizers are awesome! I love that they aren’t your boring old clear storage containers, they actually have personality!
Stefanie says
I love when things are organized! I like the style of these boxes.
Shell Feis says
What a perfect solution! I keep eyeing those at Target, I just have to decide what to use them for!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
I could sure use these as my desk looks an absolute mess!
alicia k says
i have a few baskets like that and love them!
Angela says
These boxes seem to be perfectly suited for craft supplies.
Maria Iemma says
I love Rubbermaid food storage items but did not know that they made such adorable boxes. I am going to pick up a few of them and organize my crafting supplies.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
I love little storage boxes like these. Those prints are pretty cool.
Calien Laure says
These are great! I am organized in a disorganized manner. I don’t really like the plastic totes/drawers – to me they look like just another kind of mess. But these boxes are nice and Hubby won’t mind having them out. And at least my things will be somewhat corralled! Thanks for sharing. 🙂