The Best Kept Secrets

Pile of Christmas presents

We can all think back to Christmas morning as a kid and waking up to find a stack of presents has magically manifested under the tree overnight. The joy of seeing your family's surprise as they open each gift can suddenly make that holiday stress melt away. The stress which partially stems from keeping presents hidden in order to keep the Santa Magic alive. This year will be even more challenging as many children are taking part in virtual learning and therefore finding themselves more curious and with more time to explore at home. Try some of these clever hiding spots to keep your kids (and spouses) from getting a sneak peek at what Santa has been up to!

Basement space with laundry room

Basement/Attic

If you have a basement or attic, you can easily hide some gifts that you don't want to be found as these are often a place kids avoid the most. To add another layer of disguise, either lay a blanket over them or set them behind other boxes that won't need to be moved for any reason. 

Suitcases and bags in a closet

Closet/Suitcases

If you regularly keep bags or suitcases in your closet, pack them with presents and they will appear as unsuspecting as they were before the holidays. As a bonus, if you keep your kids' suitcases in their own closet, and they aren't likely to rummage around, you may even be able to hide packages in their own room!

Empty trunk of a car open

Garage/Vehicle Trunk

The garage is often where we store things we aren't using. Box up gifts in cardboard and write a boring label like "Tax Documents" on the outside to discourage your family from prying. However, if you still think your family may be too clever for their gifts to be hidden in the house, load them in your trunk and take them with you wherever you go! 

Supply Closet

Supply Cabinets/Tool Box

This may be the only time of the year that you are glad your kids rarely help with the chores, since it provides a convenient hiding spot! Stash boxes behind the window cleaner and furniture polish, or in a tool cabinet.

Metal storage building from Gemco

Storage Building

One of the most effective spaces to stash all of your Christmas presents is in a portable storage building. The gifts will be out of the house but still easily accessible on Christmas Eve when it's time to set them under the tree. This is a great option because most storage buildings can be securely locked.

While a storage building does make great Christmas storage, it is also a functional storage option year-round and for many years to come. Unlike off-site storage facilities, where you pay rental payments indefinitely and never own anything, a Rent to Own storage building provides you the convenience of storage in your own backyard with prices that are comparable to rental facility units. It's no secret that you have an affordable option for ownership!


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