Less Mess, More Yes

Get Organized for Back-to-School!

By Michaela Coyle of Sterilite Corporation

Bye Bye Sweet Summertime. Time to get the kids out of the pool and back to school! Summertime flies when you’re having fun but the easiest way to transition back into a school year routine is to be prepared. This time of year can always feel a bit stressful and overwhelming but to help with keeping calm there are a few organization products that will help now and throughout the school year.

The Sterilite Pencil Box is the perfect size to help students organize all their pencils, crayons and any other writing supplies needed for a successful school year. It’s compact and fits perfectly in a backpack or locker and the lid snaps closed to keep all the items inside neatly contained. Also the translucent feature is perfect for quickly seeing what’s inside your pencil box.

Being prepared for class is very important and being prepared for homework time at home is just as important. Having a clean and organized study space can help keep focus during stressful homework sessions. Making sure that the space is filled with helpful items that are easy to find can make a world of a difference.

The Sterilite 3 Drawer Unit is perfect for keeping your desk organized. It has a multi-purpose storage solutions that can help create your customized study space. The clear drawers are perfect for easily identifying any products inside without having to remember where you put it.

Make this back-to-school season the best one yet with the help of Sterilite. Stay organized and stay motivated!

Dorm Room Desk Design

By Alyssa Thibodeau of Sterilite Corporation

It’s that time of the year again! Whether you’re an incoming freshman or a dorm-room vet, there is always that panic of everything fitting and what should be brought. Sterilite is here for all your stress and worries, with solutions for an easy move-in! Now everyone knows the dorm room desk space is the last thing on one’s mind, falling short to color themes, wall décor, and the newest wardrobe! The time will come when one realizes “Oh no! I forgot about my desk area. I am here for studying right?!” Parents and students, don’t worry, Sterilite’s got it covered!

First things first, the top of the desk. The Sterilite Small 3 Drawer Unit is the perfect addition to a desktop. This 3 Drawer Unit can be used in any way, for school supplies or beauty items, you name it!  The three clear drawers make it easier to identify and access items. Multiple units can be stacked on top of each other for even more storage solutions!

Next up, the 3 Drawer Cart. This product also has multiple uses – it can be a bedside nightstand or can be stored next to a desk for extra storage. Everyone knows that moving into a dorm can be difficult between carrying heavy things up multiple flights of stairs or dealing with the summer heat, but this lightweight 3 Drawer Cart comes with casters, allowing you to roll it instead!

One thing that is often forgotten when packing for the dorm room is a wastebasket. It’s possible that only one wastebasket is given per room, so if you have a roommate, having a small wastebasket for only yourself can make your side of the dorm room a little more personal. Sterilite’s 3 Gallon Oval Wastebasket is just the right size for a dorm where space is limited. Having your wastebasket under your desk can not only create more space in your room but it’s also a good spot to keep waste out of the way and hidden. The 3 Gallon Oval Wastebasket also has a sleek modern aesthetic to keep up with the trendy college room themes!

Happy stress-free moving!

BASK(ets) in the Sunlight!

By Alexi Migneault of Sterilite Corporation

The sun is shining and the last thing on anyone's mind is decluttering their house and organizing their bathrooms! But if all that must be done, try these New Baskets, the woven pattern allows for a more modern and contemporary look meaning you won't have to compromise between style and organization. 

Our new Basket line offers up three different sizes: small, short and tall. Allowing for every storage need to be covered! Need a Basket to hold your makeup/skincare routine, try our Small Basket. Need to hold a bag of chips for the kiddos to snack on after school, try our Tall Basket. Need to hold some office materials, try our Short Basket. The opportunities are endless!

The rectangular shape offers endless uses and also features through-handles for easy lifting and carrying from room to room. Organizing your house doesn't need to be a difficult task, especially with these Baskets on your side. Go out and BASK(ets) in the sun!

Open Me - Contents are Safe!

By Meredith Bernstein of Sterilite Corporation

It's Spring, with Summer on its way! Birds are tweeting. Flowers are blooming. Kids are riding their bikes. Baseball is in season. Ice cream trucks are riding around. It's time to prep the garden and plan summer camping weekends. 

May flowers have begun blooming, now that April showers have done their job. However, if more is added to gardens - vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, etc. - a trip to the store is needed. Stores are stocked and there are plenty of associates eager to help make the vision become a reality. 

Soil √

Tools √

Seeds/plants √

Pots √

It's most idea to get everything needed in one store visit, but oftentimes, when visions become a reality, last minute needs come up and require more trips to the store. However, if there are extra supplies once the garden is in good shape, Gasket Totes are the ideal storage solution to keep the supplies protected until next year. Extra soil? No problem! Store it in a tote and rest easy knowing the strong latches and gasket are teaming up together to keep the pests, moisture and air out during the harsh winter months, whether it's stored in the basement, garage or attic.

After the gardens are planted and summer vacation and long weekends start, camping is a popular family-friendly option, keeping everyone entertained. Now is the time to start taking the camping supplies out from storage so they are easy to access.

Tent √

Sleeping bag √

Air mattress √

Blankets √

Gasket Totes come in two sizes, making it easy to find the storage space needed for all the different camping supplies - 20 and 30 gallons. Plus, as an added feature, each Gasket Tote has a domed lid which offers extra space when needed. Perfect for taking advantage of every inch of storage space.

Once the Summer is over and kids return to school, it'll be time to store all the camping gear away with the garden supplies. Gasket Totes are built with recessed lids and channeled walls, giving each one added strength and rigidity, which allows secure stacking to help take advantage of the vertical storage space. Be certain all stored items will be well-protected and safeguarded during those harsh winter months with the 20 and 30 Gallon Gasket Totes!

                     

April Showers Bring May Flowers

By Michaela Coyle of Sterilite Corporation

It's that time of the year again. The ground is thawing, the days are getting longer and it's finally warming up! Perfect time to get outside and get your spring cleaning in full swing. What better place to start than the garden?

Getting outside for fresh air and vitamin D is so important for the soul. Warmer days are ahead so what project should jumpstart your spring cleaning? Cleaning up the aftermath of the winter season. The cold winter leaves behind all kind of debris in the garden that needs to be cleaned up so your flowers can bloom and also improve your curb appeal.

Cleaning up can be made easier when you have the best storage solution for your garden necessities! Sturdy clear storage boxes can keep all your gardening tools, hoses, soil and more neat, organized and contained from season to season.

Sterilite's Clear Stacker Line, is available in multiple sizes and is the ideal storage solution for organizational challenges around the home, especially in the garage. The smaller sizes are great for organizing the garage shelves and the larger sizes are perfect for those bigger items that you store in the garage but want to ensure they are still protected. These Storage Boxes were designed to be modular - stack same or different sizes together for efficient use of vertical storage space!

With these Clear Stacker Boxes, your garden essentials will be stored safely and keep your garage space tidy year round! So plant those seeds and let the April showers bring May flowers!

Make Laundry Day a Breeze with Weave!

By Cassie Beigel of Sterilite Corporation

Nobody likes laundry day. It’s one of those chores that seems never-ending, and especially with kids that love to make a mess there are always piles of clothes, sheets, and towels building up that need to be washed. An effective organizational system in the laundry room can make all the difference when it comes to tackling the chore. Sterilite’s Weave Laundry items will not only help to sort and contain, but will add an aesthetic decorative touch to the laundry room!

The Sterilite Weave Laundry Hamper is the perfect stylish solution for concealing dirty or clean clothes in the laundry room. Place two or three hampers against the wall near the washer to hold clothes sorted by fabric type or color, such as by lights, darks and whites. This will make doing a load of laundry much easier, and the baskets’ weave pattern will provide ventilation to help prevent any bad odors from filling the room.

Storage space is crucial in the laundry room for holding all laundry needs. Keeping detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener, etc. out in the open can give the room a cluttered, unorganized feel. Sterilite’s Weave Baskets come in three convenient sizes, Small, Short, and Tall, and are a great solution for holding all of these laundry items. The Tall Weave Basket conveniently fits bigger items such as detergent, while the Small and Short Baskets are perfect for smaller laundry needs. The baskets and hamper use the same modern weave pattern which gives the laundry room a cohesive, attractive look!

With these Weave Laundry items, the laundry room will be transformed into a space that everyone will be envious of!

CLEARing Out the Closet

By Alexi Migneault of Sterilite Corporation

Don't let winter dampen your mood, being stuck inside because of frigid air is the perfect excuse to just lay up in blankets and watch movies! But what's even better than that is organizing one room at a time because with organizing comes great benefits: you'll stay warm from moving around, you'll clear out your clutter in time for warmer weather, and you will feel less stressed with a cleaner, more organized home!

The ClearView Line is the perfect solution for all sorts of organizing needs and wants! With seven different sizes ranging from 6 quarts to 60 quarts - with this amount of size range the opportunities are endless. This line also includes one box that can fit perfectly underneath beds so you can finally utilize that empty space between the frame and the floor!

Here are some items perfect for storing away:

• Clothing for any season
• Wrapping paper
• Children's toys
• Shoes
• Blankets
• Accessories

The options are endless with the ClearView Line and with the clear base and lid, items are easily seen and accessible and the Sweet Plum adds that beautiful pop of color! 

Stackers for the “Win”ter Storage!

By Meredith Bernstein of Sterilite Corporation

Snow days mean no school and it’s the perfect time for playing outside!  The kids will immediately be looking for their waterproof clothes, boots and any other fun items that were stored away last year. The organization of these items from the prior year will quickly be appreciated when working from home because it’ll be easy to find everything in one place!

The Modular Stacker line is offered in 6 convenient sizes – for both Totes and Clear Storage Boxes – and makes the perfect solution for all winter storage needs. Plus, the sizes interstack with each other, allowing you to take full advantage of vertical storage space in the same footprint.

Some ideas for items to store away are:

• Winter clothes and accessories such as gloves, hats and scarves
• Boots for everyone in the house
• Snow toys
• Ice skates
• and more

In addition to stacking, the Stackers are sturdy and rugged so items are well protected during the “off season”. They may be stored in closets in the house as well as the attic, basement, garage. Also, some sizes may be easy to fit under a bed, which is perfect for items that may be needed sooner than others!

Organize After the Holidays!

By Michaela Coyle of Sterilite Corporation

Countdown to Christmas is here! Soon all of that running around, holiday shopping, and food prepping will come to an end and you will be ringing in the New Year!

But first, we need to store the decorations, leftover wrapping paper, ornaments and festive wreaths. It’s so important to organize these items and store them safely from year to year. Here are some must-have holiday storage products!

The new Sterilite 40” Wrap Box is perfect for storing away even those taller rolls of wrapping paper until next season. It’s slim and stands up vertically which makes for efficient storage. When it’s time to start wrapping the clear Wrap Box is easy to identify and keeps contents protected from dust and damage, which is a plus!

Un-decorating the Christmas tree may not be as enjoyable as decorating but it’s a must when trying to get your house back in order. Using the Sterilite Stack & Carry- 2 Layer Ornament Box makes it easy to store ornaments away and it’s adjustable to fit small and large ornaments in the same box.

Totes or storage boxes are great for storing larger decorations, but when you need to store an artificial wreath, it can get tricky. The shape is unique which is where the Sterilite Nesting Wreath Box comes in handy. It has a built-in wreath hanger which will keep the wreath in place and maintain the shape from year to year.

Once you have all of your storage ready to go, you can sit back, celebrate the holiday, and plan for the smoothest transition into the new year.  Appreciate the quality time with friends and family, and enjoy all of the delicious food. Happy Holidays!

How to Throw an Epic Halloween Party!

By Cassie Beigel of Sterilite Corporation

With Halloween right around the corner, why not get into the spooky spirit even more this year by throwing an epic Halloween party? Have family and friends come dressed in their costumes and make it one to remember, with everything from festive drinks to haunted décor. With these party ideas, all guests - kids, teens, and adults, are guaranteed to have a good time!

The first step to planning an epic Halloween party is decorating. Transform your home into a haunted house with pumpkins, streamers, spider webs and more. The Sterilite 64 Qt. Latching Box is perfect for storing away these spooky decorations. The festive Purple and Orange lids and tinted base make the stored contents easy to identify so there’s no problem locating them year after year.

The Sterilite Ultra•Seal™ 8.1 Qt. Bowl is the perfect container to make a ghoulish punch in for guests to enjoy. Add in food coloring or candy spiders to a favorite drink recipe for a fun Halloween themed twist. Along with other festive treats or candy, place this punch on the table with a ladle in the bowl to make it easy for guests to help themselves throughout the party.

It’s important to have an activity to keep the kids entertained during the Halloween party. Bobbing for apples has been a popular seasonal fall game for years. Not only is this game exciting but it is extremely simple to set up with very few supplies needed! The Sterilite 18 Gal. Tote is the perfect size for the kiddos to bob for apples in. Fill the tote about 3/4ths of the way with room temperature water, and add 5 apples or so to the tote. Have the kids take turns getting timed on how fast they can pick up an apple out of the water with their mouth without using their hands. Of course, make sure the winner gets a prize!

Let the festivities begin - Happy Halloween!