The Best Products For Organizing Your Home For The Holidays
A Shopping Editor's Home Organization Must Haves For a Stress-Free Holiday
As a shopping editor with a holiday-decorating obsession and Type-A tendencies, I spend as much time looking for clever storage and organizational systems as I do for new holiday decor. Having two young kids and a firefighter husband who spends days and nights at the station only increases the stakes for staying sane during the holidays.
For me, being organized makes decorating, wrapping, hosting, and clean up 100 times more manageable, so I can actually enjoy this season. Whether it's a system for late-night gift wrapping after our kids have finally gone to bed or an easy solution for storing our growing collection of glass ornaments, I'm all over it. If you're a spreadsheet away from seizing the holidays or just looking for a couple of products to streamline the season, keep scrolling for the bestselling Amazon finds that will get the job done.
Food Storage Bags
Ziploc Gallon Food Storage Slider Bags ($5, originally $7)
Ziploc gallon-size food storage bags can come to the rescue for so many jobs. From organizing Command hooks for holiday decorating to freezing cookie dough, you'll find a ton of ways to use these. I love that they feature a sliding lock for quick and easy closing and opening, and the holiday designs and labels are a nice touch.
Food Storage Containers
Glad GladWare Holiday Food Storage Containers ($6, originally $9)
Whether you're baking holiday cookies to give to friends and family or want food storage containers on hand for Christmas dinner leftovers, this set of three 42 ounce containers couldn't be cuter. They're microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe and come with festive inserts you can slip onto the lids for extra cheer.
Christmas Tree Storage
Zober Large Christmas Tree Storage Bag ($13, originally $20) You're either a live Christmas tree person or someone who relishes in the convenience of a good-looking faux tree. I happen to be in the latter group and can't recommend investing in a Christmas tree storage bag enough. It will help to keep dust, moisture, and creepy crawlies out of your branches, and it also works perfectly for storing garlands. This one can accommodate a nine-foot tree and happens to be on sale for just $13. Plus, it has loads of positive reviews.
Christmas Lights Storage
Codree All Purpose Light Storage Holder ($18)
Untangling Christmas lights is arguably the worst part of decorating a tree. Save yourself the hair-pulling frustration by getting a small but impactful tool like these light storage holders to keep them organized. Over 500 customers have already gotten on board by ordering them this month, making them an Amazon bestseller.
Wreath Storage
Veno Front Door Wreath Storage Container ($18) Wreaths can be tricky to store, especially when tiny berries, gilded pinecones, and glitter are involved. These 30-inch storage containers come in packs of two, and you can also buy packs of four and five in both circular and square shapes, as well as in different sizes. The clear containers also make it easy to see which wreaths you're pulling out if you own more than one.
Glass and Mug Storage
Woffit Wine Glass and Mug Storage ($20)
Whether you're on the hook for hosting or have racked up a holiday mug addiction (speaking from experience), having a place to store extra wine glasses and Santa mugs will take the pressure off your limited cabinet space. This set of two storage boxes offers the best of both worlds and features padded cases with dividers, zippered tops and labels.
Gift Wrapping Storage
Homior Wrapping Paper Organizer Storage ($20, originally $22)
Creating a portable gift-wrapping station that you can easily set up anywhere feels like a gift in itself. Instead of having to tear through junk drawers, closets, and cabinets for last year's ribbons, gift tags, tape, and scissors, do yourself a favor and stash it all in one place. Getting through a late-night wrapping session feels infinitely less overwhelming when you have all the necessary supplies at your fingertips.
Ornament Storage
Handy Laundry Christmas Ornament Storage ($23)
If you're like me and have a weakness for glass ornaments, trust me when I say that investing in an ornament storage bag is 100 percent worth the money and trouble. It only takes finding one of your favorite ornaments in shattered pieces before this becomes abundantly clear. This option happens to be Amazon's bestselling ornament storage, and it can hold a staggering 128 ornaments. Thoughtful details, like adjustable dividers to accommodate different ornament shapes, a clear viewing window, zipper closure, and straps for easy lifting, make it a clear winner.
Holiday Card Display
Red Co. Old Gold Metal Wreath ($26)
When holiday cards begin to fill my mailbox, I like having a place to gather and display them. This gold metal wreath transforms them into another piece of decor. You can choose between four different metal colors, ranging from bronze to silver.
Clear Plastic Storage Containers
Iris USA Plastic Storage Boxes ($65)
While having storage that's specifically designed for gift wrapping or holiday lights is helpful, it's also essential to have big, airtight containers that can corral all the odds and ends. These clear plastic storage containers can hold 72 quarts and can be stacked to save space. I use these to store everything from stockings to an advent calendar and love that I can easily see what's inside. You can grab them in sizes that range from 54 quarts to 94 quarts and can buy them in sets of two to 10, depending on how much stuff you have.
Angela Elias (she/her) is a contributing editor for PS Shopping, where she reviews everything from beauty products to kitchen gadgets, curates can't-miss sales, and creates "best of" shopping roundups. In her former roles at PS, she led the relaunch of its Latine identity and family-focused verticals, directed its Home vertical, and hosted shopping segments. She has nearly 15 years of experience working in the lifestyle space as a writer, editor, content strategist, director, on-camera talent, and publicist.
