Just can't do it

At Costco the other day I saw it again. Something I've been coveting, then rejecting for a while. Every time I go there, the tumbling composter makes me stand next to it for a few moments, wondering if it makes sense for the Way of the Green. A brand-new item, made of plastic and metal? $98? (I believe it's this one, just cheaper at Costco.)

I should probably just reuse something I already have, such as some plastic bins. Why do I need something new to do this? It seems as though it would be space-saving in general, it still is too big for either of my patios. I need to find something smaller, and I need to be more innovative.

Edited to add: This is my teeny patio today, with native (desert, low-water) species I planted last week. To the right is a gardening bench with tools, gloves, pots and the like. To the left are pool things, kids toys, a recycling can and a full storage closet.

Yeah, I know Christmas was almost 3 weeks ago

But I just finally got everything put away.

I was stuck on the thought of how to pack these ornaments, decorations, pillows, pictures, etc. away without buying any new storage items. Just wanted to use what I already have.

So ... I realized yesterday that I also have a longstanding collection of not-so-lightly-used leftover Christmas gift bags, tissue and wrapping paper. Especially the small strips of wrapping paper that I have been saving for many years. (Why?)

Turns out I unknowingly have kept all this flotsam in storage for this exact reason: To wrap all fragile ornaments and decorations in old wrapping paper and then pile them into old gift bags. Done.

See you later, Santa.