Seasonal Tip Day

If I had to single out the one thing that universally makes people crazy during the holiday season it would be the tree lights.  We toss them into containers of various types and sizes and the following year a tangled knot emerges.  We kick and scream and most likely dump the lot and start fresh.  The above is a different way to go! Devote a little time to proper storage and the reward will be hours of frustration saved.

Here's how The Container Store describes this unit:

Wing-Lid Light Storage Boxes

Keep strings of holiday lights safe and tangle-free with our Wing-Lid Light Storage Boxes. Each includes four Light Cord Wraps that are suspended inside of the box so they hang neatly. To use, simply wind and unwind strands of lights or garland - it's a huge time-saver! Choose from two sizes to accommodate most sizes and lengths of lights and garland.

• Made from polypropylene
• Additional Light Cord Wraps are available (also sold separately, listed below)
• Made in the USA

Of course there are other solutions and I'll try and present them to you over the new next few weeks.  Don't forget these two ideas: purchase a pre-lit tree or hire a service to do your home. Where there's a will there's a way!