How to out-smart the "package peekers" in your house
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November 21st, 2021
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The first year Melissa and Myron married he wanted to surprise his new bride with an inscribed locket to celebrate their first Christmas together. As a young couple, it was a little over their budget, but he hoped it would be an heirloom for their future children and someday be passed along to their grandchildren.Myron wrapped the gift himself with the comics from the newspaper and taped it with duct tape. He tucked it in with several smaller gifts under the Christmas tree, and there it lay for two weeks. He pictured the gleam in Melissa’s eyes as she unwrapped what he hoped would be a surprisingly precious gift.The big day arrived. With a warm smile Myron handed the carefully wrapped package to Melissa. She held it up to the light. She held it next to her ear and gently shook the package. She held it next to her heart and without unwrapping it she beamed at Myron, “You got me a locket, didn’t you?”Myron rubbed his chin, “How could you possibly know that? Did you peek?”Melissa gave him a big bear hug, “Just a lucky guess.”
The next year Myron was determined to keep his gift a surprise. He wrapped the silk scarf he had purchased on a business trip in a small box again using duct tape. For added security, he placed the small box in a larger Christmas tin and added a brick for weight. “That should do it,” he chuckled.The big day arrived. This time Myron wore a smug smile. Again, Melissa held the package up to the light, shook it next to her ear, and held it next to her heart. “Hmmm, what could possibly be this heavy?” Melissa said tearing into the wrapping. She stopped and grinned at Myron, “You didn’t get me a silk scarf, did you?”By the third year Myron was more determined than ever to give a gift that would be a real surprise. One day during a luncheon meeting with a friend, he received advice that would change his gift-giving forever. His friend said, “Just as a skillful safe cracker listens for the click, a package peeker is deft at un-taping and re-taping. I read about someone who stored all their holiday gifts in a climate-controlled storage unit. You should try it. The article also suggested storing Christmas decorations after the holidays.”
Several years have passed and Myron rents a storage unit every December for his gifts, which now include premium chocolate. He doesn’t have to worry about it melting under the Christmas tree or being eaten by the dog.
Create More Space in Your Home: rent a self-storage unit
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Are you experiencing cabin fever, feeling claustrophobic? Perhaps you need more open space in your home to play indoor catch with Fido or space to stretch out your yoga mat. That’s where we come in. We can help you make more room in your home for hobbies, friends, entertaining, exercise equipment or whatever brings more vitality to your life. It’s winter here in the Midwest, and those icy blasts send us indoors to hunker down. That’s when it’s hard not to see clutter—and, to notice how little space we have. If you’re feeling the urge to de-clutter whether its furniture, toys, hobby supplies or any items that you can’t live with, but also couldn’t live without, a climate-controlled storage unit might be just the ticket for you.
All our storage units are kept at the right temperature to preserve your valuables; and your just-for-fun stuff, too. You can sleep peacefully knowing your treasures are safe and secure with our state-of-the-art computerized gate access and 24-hour videotaped surveillance. You can take advantage of month-to-month rentals, and you’ll get your own access key so you can visit your awesome stuff anytime.
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- Boxes in several sizes
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Not sure what you need? Our helpful staff are waiting to answer your questions, or to give you a tour. We invite you to stop by Prairie Life Storage at 6100 Production Drive in Cedar Falls to say hello and to see what is happening on the prairie this winter.
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