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Excited for the most wonderful time of the year? We can’t wait for all the festivities to kick off!
Christmas FM is back – with the newly launched ‘Onic Christmas‘ giving it a run for its money this year – Storm Bran is behind us, the cold snap is teasing snow, and the Santa lists have all been left up the chimney or posted off via your local shopping centre’s Polar Express!
But as magical as the season is, it can also be surprisingly stressful for parents. If you’re stuck for a good hiding place this year, this guide is for you. We’ve put together the perfect Christmas storage solutions to help you keep presents safe, secret and far from curious little detectives.
Every year, we hear from families whose kids accidentally stumble on gifts that match their wish lists a little too closely. The wonder and excitement of Santa is what makes Christmas so special, and keeping that magic alive relies on one essential skill – the art of the stash.
School friends gossip, older siblings tease, and kids search for clues. As long as nothing is found, the magic remains intact. So let’s make sure those surprises stay surprises.
What to Avoid When It Comes to Hiding Pressies
Think about your own childhood. Particularly as you grew older, an inquisitive nature took over in the weeks building up to Santa’s arrival. You wanted to believe, but you probably found yourself searching throughout the house looking to be disproved.
Unless you found anything though, you were happy to wake up on the 25th and see what the big man left.
Check out the video below. Do any of these kids remind you of your own?
Car Boots
You might arrive home with a boot full of Santa presents and kids waiting at the door. For the short term this is obviously where they’ll stay, but by no means is this a practical, longer-term solution.
How many times will kids go looking for a football, a dog lead or anything they’ve left in the car from a recent excursion? They’ll grab the keys from your bag or coat and go hunting. Even with the most innocent intentions, they’ll easily come across a boot full of presents without meaning to find them.
They’re even more vulnerable then they need to be. Years ago, my own mother’s car was stolen on Christmas Eve during an annual family tradition. Unfortunately, Dad woke up to an empty stocking the next day, but had it been my sister or I there would’ve been some serious tears!
Wardrobes
One of the more responsible spots, there’s always still a chance of getting caught out by inquisitive kids. It’ll be the first port of call for a child detective and there’s a legitimate danger as shelves can be scaled.
Mammy and Daddy’s room can also be gathering area in many homes on a weekend morning. A wardrobe door left open from the night before could be all that’s needed to spoil your hiding efforts.
Under the Bed/Stairs
Similar to a wardrobe, these are just such obvious spots for kids to take a quick peek. It may work when they’re toddlers, but don’t expect the magic to last if you’re relying on these spaces as they grow up.
Sheds/Garages/Lockups
A shed with a lock can be like Fort Knox to a kid, so hiding gifts here can often be effective. Garages and lockups are also a good options, as long as it’s not easily accessible to the little detectives. The danger comes though with the conditions of where you’re storing everything. There’s minimal protection to the elements in a shed and it’s not exactly the most habitable time of year.
Garages and lockups can be similarly vulnerable with bulky items and clutter traps where everything is thrown around. If everything is boxed up and safe within handy storage boxes though, it might be the right option for you.
However, the only thing worse than ruining the surprise is storing it incorrectly and wrecking the present. Store everything safely in an environment where the presents won’t get wrecked. Unfortunately, many of us don’t have access to sheds or garage storage spaces, so we need to look elsewhere.
The Perfect Christmas Storage Solutions
Ideally, you shouldn’t have the presents near the house until a few days before the 25th.
Curiosity will have subsided by then and you can rest easy knowing you’ve kept the magic alive. But with Black Friday sales and the festive season seemingly becoming longer every year, this is no easy feat. That is unless you place your trust in Nesta as your self-storage provider.
Think about it, our services accommodate all storage needs – no matter how big or small. You can pick up all the presents, and drop them off at your unit without going near the house. We’re even open on Christmas Eve so you can leave it all until the day before if you’re really stuck for space.
You can be the Christmas hero you want with no risk, stress or worry! Let us keep everything safe, away from curious eyes and bulky deliveries to your door, allowing you and your family to enjoy all the celebrations this time of year offers.
We offer six prime Dublin locations conveniently situated for keeping your storage secrets throughout North and South Dublin this Festive Season, all within a quick drive of the city centre and major shopping destinations including:
- Churchtown – Dundrum Town Centre, Nutgrove Shopping Centre, The Swan Centre
- Deansgrange – Dun Laoghaire, Frascati Centre, Blackrock
- Kylemore Road – Blanchardstown, Liffey Valley, The Square
- Sandyford – Carrickmines Park, Dundrum Town Centre, Stillorgan Village
- Santry – Charlestown, Omni, Pavilions, IKEA, Decathlon
- Kilbarrack – Artane Castle, Clarehall, Donaghmede
And if you’re stuck for space, why not keep the unit into the new year to put away the Christmas decorations.
More and more Nesta customers are using our units for the storage of lights, fake Christmas trees, wreaths and other sentimental or fragile items ordinarily reserved for the dark corners of the attic.
With home space at a premium in the homes of growing families, a self-storage unit can quickly become an extension of your home to help de-clutter your home, so you can make room for life!
Start Storing Your Christmas Essentials Today
If you want to find out how you can avail of one of our ideal Christmas storage options, please get in touch with us today and we’ll be more than happy to assist you.
We’ll help you find a unit that suits your budget, your gift stash and your peace of mind.
Make sure your kids enjoy every bit of Christmas, and that Santa’s magic lasts as long as possible.
Keen to ensure you’re on top of all other essential items this Christmas?
Now that you’ve got storage sorted, be sure to read our Christmas Checklist for a Festive, Organised Home – we’ve got all the bases covered to ensure you’re prepared to relax and make the most of the holidays with those who matter most in life.
