Dollar Tree Is Selling These “Neutral” Storage Gems That Are So Versatile

There’s always a lot going on during the holidays, and that often means a lot of stuff. There are gifts to shop for (and receive), decorations to put up, and festive food as far as the eye can see. It’s often delightful, but it can also get exhausting. Sometimes you want to forget about ornaments, tinsel, and Advent calendars and just get back to basics. These new contoured plastic baskets from Dollar Tree are basic in the best way, and can be used for pretty much anything — including containing all that holiday chaos.

These hard plastic baskets from Dollar Tree retail for just $1.50 each. They have handles on each side and soft, rounded edges. They come in several light, neutral colors — including beige, white, and a pale green — which will match with pretty much everything. If you’re the crafty type, you could paint them, bedazzle them, or even stick some googly eyes on the front of them. And because they’re made of plastic, they could be put to good use in your backyard or patio. Cut a hole in the bottom, and they could even become little planters.

You can use these handy baskets for all sorts of practical home storage uses, or turn them into gift baskets. Really, the possibilities are endless.

These Dollar Tree baskets are only available in stores, so if you don’t live near one, there’s a solid alternative available on Amazon. The Mintra Home Plastic Bowls with Handles have a similar look and shape to the Dollar Tree plastic contour baskets, but instead of one size and a few neutral colors, you can choose from three sizes (950 milliliters, 1.8 liters, and 4.5 liters) and 10 colors, from bright teal and fuchsia to classic black or white.

These baskets are priced a bit higher than Dollar Tree’s — $12.99 for three small bowls, $13.99 for two medium bowls, and $19.99 for two large bowls — and they’re only sold in packs of two or three. However, reviewers say they’re sturdy and practical.