Parenting offers many joys and rewards, but it can also present unique challenges. Keeping areas in your home, such as your family room, kitchen, or living room clear and free of clutter is not easy, while your child’s room and closets are likely bursting at the seams. For many of our clients, a Phoenix storage unit is the perfect solution. Our units come in a variety of sizes, and offer a clean, secure space that is temperature controlled. Rather than letting children’s items take up space in your home, garage, or attic, your storage unit keeps everything in one place, ready for when you need it. Phoenix Storage Units Can Actually Help Parents Save Money Renting a storage unit in Phoenix can actually help your family save money, by not having to repurchase items for your children that you have already bought in the past. According to the U.S.D.A. report The Cost of Raising A Child, today's parents spend between $250,000 and $300,000 providing for their children’s needs from birth to the age of 18. While a certain amount goes to providing housing, food, and medical care, any parent will attest to the high cost associated with buying the innumerable toys, clothes, and supplies their children invariably need. It is not uncommon to buy things for one of your children that end up getting lost or damaged, only to have to repurchase the item again for younger brothers or sisters. In this way, your Phoenix storage unit can actually help you save money, by getting the most value out of every purchases you make. Items for Parents To Keep In Their Storage Unit There are a large variety of items you can keep in a Phoenix storage unit, and most people are pleasantly surprised by the amount of space they gain in their home by renting even a small unit. The following are 10 popular items parents may want to consider storing: Children’s art and schoolwork: Collect these items in containers or bins and transfer them to your storage unit at the end of each school year. Craft supplies: Keeping these supplies in containers in your unit can help you reduce clutter while saving money. Children’s clothing: Keep hand-me-downs safe for when they are needed by a younger sibling or family friend. Recreational and sports gear: Your storage unit can help keep seldom used skateboards, rollers skates, and seasonal sports gear from getting damaged or stolen. Old toys: Storing items your child loves but has outgrown, such as their prized stuffed animal or action figure collection, keeps them safe and out of the way. Old furniture: That bedding set, easel, or child’s desk may no longer work for your grown-up child, but it could come in handy one day for a family member or friend. Family heirlooms: Old toys and furniture become family heirlooms when kept in good condition in your Phoenix storage unit. Check out the Library of Congress for tips on the best way to preserve these items. Fragile items: Having little ones often means having to put delicate items out of reach. Pack china, glass, and other fragile items for storage, and they will be ready to use when your children get a bit older. Baby items: Babies require a lot of gear, and much of it is only used for a few months or so. Keep these items handy in your storage unit for use with your next child. Holiday gifts: Keeping holiday or birthday gifts in storage adds to the fun and excitement of gift giving, and allows you to take advantage of sales as they occur throughout the year. Do you have more questions about how a storage unit can benefit you? Don’t hesitate to contact us today for help. US Storage Centers 1201 East Cinnabar Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 842-0456
