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Gift Giving with Storage Totes

Spring is here and we are getting closer to graduation and wedding season! This year might be a little different with many graduations not taking place at the normal time (or place), and weddings that you had already received a "save-the-date" for have been postponed.

That doesn't mean, however, that you cannot still get a useful gift for the person (or couple)! And, yes, you can give something very useful with a plastic tote! Many of these ideas can be either a graduation gift or a wedding gift.

Gather a collection of gifts in a theme like these:

  • Cleaning supplies, if they are moving out or to a dorm (toilet bowl brush, cleaner, disinfectant wipes, electronic-safe wipes, dusting supplies, glass cleaner, etc.)
  • School supplies (pens, pencils, paper, binders, folders, envelopes, etc.)
  • Car Washing supplies (soap, sponge or chamois, wax, rags, brush for tires, tire cleaner, interior cleaner, glass cleaner, paper towels, regular towels for drying, etc.)
  • Oil Change supplies (be sure they know how to change the oil, or offer to teach them as part of the gift!)
  • Storage (get different sized totes and stick them inside a larger tote)
  • Laundry supplies (detergent
  • Kitchen supplies (pots, pans, cooking utensils, measuring cups, spoons, mixing bowls, etc.)
  • Dining supplies (cups, plates, mugs, bowls, silverware, a tablecloth, candles)
  • Bathing supplies (soaps of a preferred scent, candles, lotion, towels, robes, slippers)
  • Date Night supplies (cozy throw blanket, fun couples games, massage oil, wine, glasses, etc.)

These ideas are just a few because they are really only limited by your imagination. Just pack the gifts neatly into the tote. Add a ribbon or some other fun touches to make it personal. And because they are in storage totes, these gifts will keep in a clean, dry area for a good long while until we can start having public gatherings again!

When you are looking for totes of all sizes and colors, check out Edge Plastics. This woman-owned, made-in-America company offers private labeling on all products and a unique color palette for customers to choose from. Their products can be found at large retailers throughout the United States and Canada.


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