The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find So Good I Bought 3

My fridge has always leaned a little on the overstuffed side. Between leftovers, condiments, and school lunch supplies, there's never quite enough space. When I add my love of canned sparkling water—especially the fun seasonal flavors—things can get cluttered quickly. 

I like to keep a good variety on hand, but the cans were always rolling around or taking up way more room than needed. I'd tried stacking them in little towers or keeping them in the door, but nothing worked for long. It felt like every time I reached for one, another would fall out, get knocked over, or I'd have to dig around for the one I wanted. 

When I spotted a can organizer at Dollar Tree for just $1.25, I figured it was worth a try. It turns out I should've picked it up months ago.

Why I Love Dollar Tree's Acrylic Can Organizer

At just $1.25, these are about as budget-friendly as it gets. This is especially true when I compare them to similar organizers, the cheapest of which sells for around $8.00. But it's not just the price that makes them a win. They're sturdy, surprisingly sleek, and tremendously helpful.

Each bin fits up to eight standard, 12-ounce cans and can sit snugly side-by-side on a fridge shelf. Each bin keeps the cans in a single file, so I can also see what I have at a glance and grab what I want without causing a mini avalanche. This, in and of itself, has made it much easier to keep my fridge looking and feeling tidy. 

I ended up buying three so that I could keep most of my canned drinks cold at any given time. Right now, I have one in the main fridge for our day-to-day drinks and two in our basement fridge for ones we reach for more sparingly. They're lightweight, easy to clean, and much more versatile than I expected.

While I bought them with sparkling water in mind (and they've definitely solved that problem), I can see myself using them to organize smaller cans in the pantry, like coconut milk, beans, and tomato sauce, three items I always keep well-stocked. During the summer or holidays, they'll be great for keeping extra ciders, beers, sparkling wines, and other drinks chilled and at the ready for when guests come over. 

And though this sounds like the silliest reason to celebrate, having my favorite beverages lined up neatly and ready to drink feels deeply satisfying. What can I say? I'm a sparkling water girlie. For $1.25, these are all big wins. If you love a cold, crisp drink, grab your own acrylic can organizer and be my happy drink twin. I promise you won't regret it.

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