{"id":57530,"date":"2023-10-10T15:17:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T22:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsiderblog.uhaul.net\/?p=57530"},"modified":"2023-10-10T15:17:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T22:17:43","slug":"how-a-u-haul-storage-can-help-during-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/10\/how-a-u-haul-storage-can-help-during-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How a U-Haul Storage Can Help During The Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_8053-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"holiday transportation\" class=\"wp-image-52398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_8053-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_8053-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_8053-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_8053-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_8053-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_8053-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the holiday season arrives, we usually believe we have a plan for it. But we end that there are many things we didn&#8217;t consider, like holiday shopping, setting up decorations, and cooking for the family. With so much to juggle, U-Haul storage can become a secret advantage during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Shopping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing beats shopping during the holidays, but you want your gifts to be a surprise, so try to keep them away from the nosey people trying to get a sneak peek at their gifts. Why not hide them at U-Haul? Treat one of our storage units like your personnel Santa&#8217;s Workshop and store your family members&#8217; gifts. You have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Blog\/2019\/01\/09\/how-to-choose-your-perfect-storage-unit\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20231101-multipledifferentsizeoptions\">multiple different size options<\/a> to choose from that can fit your needs. Whether you bought a new big-screen TV or the kid&#8217;s new bikes, you can decrease the clutter in your home by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Storage\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20231101-storingitatuhaul\">storing it at U-Haul<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-31.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-31.jpeg 970w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/download-31-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 970px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas Decorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you&#8217;ll have some items that are easy to care for, like Christmas stockings, many of the seasonal items we use all year round are very fragile. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Tips\/Storage\/How-To-Store-Seasonal-Items-And-Holiday-Decorations-IN-Self-Storage-19632\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20231101-takingspecialcarewith\">Taking special care with<\/a> heirlooms and other traditional items like the menorah and glass decorations is essential to remember. Stocking up on&nbsp;packing supplies&nbsp;like bubble cushions for the smaller items (like figurines) and biodegradable&nbsp;packing peanuts&nbsp;for more oversized items (like artificial Christmas trees or Hanukkah decorations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Materials-for-packing-holiday-decor-1024x855.jpg\" alt=\"How to pack holiday decorations\" class=\"wp-image-16367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Materials-for-packing-holiday-decor-1024x855.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Materials-for-packing-holiday-decor-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Holiday Decorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have seasonal dishware and silverware that only comes out for special occasions and holidays, packing those items with care in size-specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/Bubble-Bags\/?id=2057&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20231101-bubblebags\">bubble bags<\/a>&nbsp;can ensure that your dishes, bowls and glassware are available for years. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/Glass-Pack-Kit\/?id=2701&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20231101-glasspack\">Glass Pack<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Packing-Supplies\/Dish-Saver-Kit\/?id=2577&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20231101-dishsaver\">Dish Saver<\/a>&nbsp;kits also come with the necessary supplies for properly storing these fragile items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Storage during the holiday season can have many alternative uses if you get creative. 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