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post #1 of 14
10/24/03 at 11:11pm
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Didn't know quite where to post this. Does anyone know of a store or site that sells cheap baskets? I need all shapes and sizes to organize a linen closet and basement stair storage. TIA for any suggestions
post #2 of 14
10/24/03 at 11:32pm
You might try a craft store, like Michael's, Joanne's Fabric or Hobby Lobby. I can usually pick up baskets on sale in those stores for a few bucks each.
post #3 of 14
10/24/03 at 11:35pm
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sueZvudu-thanks for your suggestion. I've gotten a few big sturdy ones at IKEA, not cheap, but inexpensive. They have good big ones for toys and such. I'll check Michael's this weekend.
post #4 of 14
10/25/03 at 10:40am
Bearsmama-

I second the Michael's suggestion. They always seem to have great baskets, often on clearance.

If you can't find one on clearance, you can use their coupons. This time of year, they often have 50% off coupons in the Sunday paper.
post #5 of 14
10/25/03 at 1:57pm
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kate42-thanks for your reply. I will hopefully be able to get to Michael's this weekend. We just moved to a new house this summer, and I feel a MAJOR organization is a-comin'!
post #6 of 14
10/25/03 at 3:13pm
i got some at the $1 store.
post #7 of 14
10/25/03 at 3:17pm
I don't know if you have a ShopKo near you but they have cheap baskets. I got a set of 5 one large, two medium, and two smallish for $20. Regularly $40 and recently on sale for $16. Can't hardly beat that. Oh, and they were lined which makes them look nicer. They have tons of baskets. We have them all over the house and they so far have stood up to my children abuse. my dh has banned any more rubbermaid from entering the house :LOL so baskets it is, but we are still on a rubbermaid budget.
post #8 of 14
10/25/03 at 9:59pm
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lilyka-thanks! We don't have a Shopko, but perhaps I should start checking all the other grocery/discount stores, too.
post #9 of 14
10/27/03 at 1:54am
I second the dollar store, I have been able to find all kinds of great organization baskets, blocks, etc at places like Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Family Dollar, etc...
post #10 of 14
10/27/03 at 8:38am
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Mama2kimmy-thanks. I LOVE the Dollar Store. I've always liked it, but lately I've found myself there a lot. I just bought dishtowels there the other day. Thanks!
post #11 of 14
10/27/03 at 8:57am
Our local thrift stores always have a good selection of baskets for cheap! I've also gotten some good ones at Target (when I needed some to match for open shelving).
Happy organizing!
post #12 of 14
10/27/03 at 7:34pm
I yard sale, and it seems like every one I go to has a million baskets. You might looking at those. I usually see them for 25 cents to a couple of bucks.
post #13 of 14
10/29/03 at 1:01pm
LOVE LOVE LOVE the dollar store!!!
Meg
post #14 of 14
10/30/03 at 12:52am
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Thanks, Ladies. My house needs much more help than just baskets, but this is my start. I just can't seem to stay on top of the mess lately. We just moved into a new house 3 months ago and it feels like we haven't gotten that much done.

My DH put a moratorium (sp?) on wicker at one point. He's anti-wicker. So, I have to choose my baskets carefully
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