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Camping Trip

By Michaela Coyle of Sterilite Corporation

Planning to escape for one more camping trip before it’s too cold? Make you pack everything you need and don’t forget your storage boxes and totes to keep everything safe and dry!

Packing for a camping trip can seem daunting and you may feel like you’re forgetting everything but as long as you have your essentials and good company, you are certain to have a great time. Here are some of my ‘must haves’ to survive a few days “off the grid”.

Packing List:

• Tent
• Tarp
• Sleeping Bags
• Extra blankets/pillows
• Matches
• Flash light/Batteries
• Folding chairs
• Appropriate hiking clothing
• Toiletries
• Sandals or moccasins
• Food/snacks/water
• First aid kit
• Portable charger

With all of these items to pack, you’re going to need some secure storage to ensure it lasts the whole weekend rain or shine. For my camping equipment and hiking gear I chose the Sterilite 27 Gallon Industrial Tote. The latches keep all of our supplies secure and the key holes allowed me to bungee cord the items when traveling and at the campsite.

Another must have is the Sterilite 32 Quart Gasket Box. This is great for storing your camping items away and keeping them protected. For my camping trip I used this storage box to store my food and other perishables. It kept all the moisture and pests out all weekend long!

 

Luckily I brought two gasket boxes and filled them with day trip items for a nice canoe ride down the river! We packed up some lunch and a backpack with the rest of the essentials and stored them in this secured water resistant storage box.

Being so prepared took a lot of time and effort but it was well worth it to enjoy the outdoors and some fresh air. Now get your camping supplies together and enjoy your weekend away in the wilderness!

Final Days of Summer

By Tori Lind of Sterilite Corporation

Who said summer has to stop after Labor Day? Here in Massachusetts, the weather is still pretty hot and it looks like the sunshine is planning to stay, at least for a few more weeks! My family is planning to take advantage of the warm weather and spent another weekend out on the lake. Below are my favorite, go-to storage items that are perfect for the boat.


The 20 Quart Gasket Box is perfect for keeping items sand and water protected. Not to mention, it’s super easy to transport. In this box I keep:

• Plastic utensils
• Plastic cups
• Paper plates
• Paper towels
• Trash bags
• Wipe

I love this box because it’s very slim so I can keep it on the boat all season long and then I can restock items as needed. It’s also super easy for family and friends to find things, thanks to the clear base and lid!

The FlipTop is a great small storage solution for any miscellaneous items! I try to stay stocked up on the following:

• Band Aids
• Advil
• Sunscreen
• Bug Stray
• Lip Balm
• Tissues

This is the perfect size container for the boat and can hold various other items including cell phones and small wallets!

It wouldn’t be a successful day out on the water without a yummy lunch. I love using the Ultra Seal 4.0 Cup and Ultra Seal 5.8 Cup. Both of these items are lightweight which is a win for me since I always end up carrying the cooler! We offer different sizes and colors of food storage containers so be sure to check them out to make sure you get a size that works for you.

Happy boating and enjoy the last few sunny days!

Back-To-School Teacher Appreciation Gift!

By Michaela Coyle and Tori Lind of Sterilite Corporation

September is here and school is back in session! Last year’s school year was difficult and terribly stressful for the kids, parents and especially the teachers. Virtual classrooms and parents trying to help by becoming the teacher’s assistant was the reality that everyone faced last year. But now the kids will be back in school buildings and hopefully get back to some normality!

In preparation for the first week of school, I felt it would be thoughtful to give back to those hard working teachers and help start off the new school year right with a back-to-school gift. For this teacher gift, I wanted to make sure that the whole gift could be helpful in the classroom, even the packaging, so I started with the Sterilite File Crate as my base.

The File Crate is a perfect storage solution for classroom organization. It not only serves as a cute way to package your gift, but the crate itself can be used in multiple ways!  

• You can flip the crates on their sides and interlock them to keep them secure, which creates a great bookshelf solution
• The crates also hold file folders so the teacher can keep papers and documents organized
• Lastly, what teacher doesn’t love a good DIY Crate Seat?!

Now pick some thoughtful essentials and fill up the File Crate! Below is what I included, but pick out items that you think your teacher will appreciate most!

• White board markers
• Starbucks gift card
• Post it notes, pens, highlighter
• Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer
• Tissues
• Gum/Mints
• Chocolate/candy treats
• Lotion

A nice added touch to your teacher gift could be some personalized labeling on some items and some colorful tissue paper to make it a little bit more fun! Whatever you chose to put together will most certainly put a smile on your teachers face. Have a happy and safe school year!