A Dollar Tree Storage Staple That Actually Belongs In The Kitchen

The sheer volume of stuff coming into our kitchens never ends, and so neither does our search for genius kitchen organization hacks. How are we supposed to deal with an entire room's worth of food plus cookware, appliances, and more? And have a space where we actually feel happy and stress-free to spend tons of time working, cooking, cleaning, socializing, and eating with family? The answer, thankfully, can sometimes be so simple — and so cheap, too. Our latest favorite? The Essentials collapsible fabric storage bins from Dollar Tree.

These bins are soft and flexible yet sturdy and durable, and they're spacious, too, at 11 by 10 ½ by 10 ½ inches. Plus, they only cost just over a buck each and come in plenty of neutral hues, meaning it's easy to stock up and create a clean, classic, coordinating look in your kitchen. These are often used in other rooms like in your bedroom closet, or in your bathroom linen closet or laundry room. But while unexpected, this Dollar Tree storage solution is perfect in the kitchen, too — they're just so handy. While they shouldn't be kept close to your cooking area where they can fall victim to spills and lots of moisture, they work everywhere else and are especially useful in your pantry. What's great about them is that unlike those in harder materials, these boxes' fabric has some give so you can stuff them a bit, or squish a bunch together on a shelf. 

These Dollar Tree collapsible fabric storage bins are ideal for organizing kitchen linens, from dish and tea towels to napkins, placemats, tablecloths, pot holders, oven mitts, or aprons. You can keep mugs organized, or cleaning supplies sorted — how easy would it be to have one light and portable bin of all your supplies when it's chore time? Paper goods like disposable napkins and paper towels as well as things you might use when entertaining — especially outdoors — like plastic utensils and paper plates fit well, as do any boxed foods like cereal and snacks. From coffee and tea essentials to big mixing bowls, the possibilities are endless. 

It's especially convenient to use these fabric bins to group all of your staples for one task together. You could have a "baking bin" with your boxed ingredients, baking tools, favorite cookbook, apron, etc.; or a "kids' snacks" bin with an assortment of healthy morning, afternoon, and evening items they know they can grab. Make labels to stick to each bin and you're all set. Of all the brilliant kitchen organization finds at Dollar Tree, these bins might be the most flexible and versatile. 

"I was shocked when I got home and opened these and saw the room and quality," says Dollar Tree shopper AnnieJ in a review. "I have more expensive [bins] that don't work this good." Tiffany23464 agrees: "A must when organizing things ... These are big, sturdy, and cute. Must buy!"