I just love how those wooden lids for the glass storage jars, or bowl, actually also serve as a coaster. Quite handy if the jar has been microwaved or heated in the oven, and then just place it on the lid!
Those big Ikea bags are perfect for moving your child to college. They take up little storage once there. We just used them on vacation when we needed to bring our own linens to the house we stayed in. Then they became our laundry bags. The best.
I use the ikea bags are laundry bags. They are big enough to take a huge load of laundry to the basement and because they have handles, I can throw them over my shoulder and have my hands free. They are fantastic. I also use them for recycling. We have to separate our recycling here, so I have several hung on my garage wall for easy separation…. Then if there was anything gross in there, I hose them out. Love these bags!!
It has just been during this year that I hear so much about throw pillow covers in videos from English-speaking countries, just as much as I hear about how to put your duvet cover on by grabbing the inner edges etc. This is quite interesting and fascinating ... in Germany, we are used to having throw pillow covers rather than having tons of throw pillows. We are also used to putting covers on our blankets (we do not have duvets, each person has their own blanket 😉) and pillowcases by grabbing the inner edges of the cover and those of the blanket/pillow and pull the cover over it. It is great what social media can do for cultural exchange 😍🥰 Love your channel. You are so authentic and nice.
Yes, I'm always surprised when shops just sell the cover and cushion together. I remember them always being available separately when I was younger, and some shops still do today, here in the UK. I don't want to store cushions, so even if I like a cover I might not buy the whole item. It's always possible to buy a new cushion for an old cover, although it depends on whether it's a standard size or not.
I Love their children section because, I love their toys both, great pricesed and durable. The dog beds can double up as a place for your baby to nap too. I am also crazy about their bags, very useful. Don't go often but, when I do, I usually spend about 3 to 4 hours. IKEA is like a museum experience for me personally. I have never seen the plastic/silicone covers, definitely will get next time. Their knives are also very high end at a comfortable price.
I have moved from one city aptm to another with IKEA bags....they are so cool Balenciaga copied it and sold his for $2000😳😳 Best of all, if yours breaks they will replace it (at least that is true in Europe)
Tried buying the big ones this year (I have one and it’s awesome) and the store is no longer selling the large ones, only a smaller version 😐 I asked just to be sure. I am in PA, USA so maybe other stores still sell the huge ones ?
@@deboraballes9044 I didn't know they'd replace a broken bag! Thanks for the tip! I'll see if they do in the UK next time I visit, as I do have one that is starting to come apart after many years of use
@@mariac4602 in Europe we still get the big bags. I live in a big city and many people use public transportation so a big bag is essential to cart things home....If I knew I would be traveling to the US sometime soon I offer to send you a dozen😅😅👍 (They might sell them to you online🤔)
My favorite "secret" product at IKEA is the simple white glass serving bowls but used as regular bowls instead. They are about $2-3 each and make AMAZING soup/salad/pasta/etc. bowls. They are big enough for anything you could possibly eat, super easy to clean (nothing sticks to them really), and since they are a simple white design they make everything look professionally presented. I barely even use our regular sized bowls anymore.
Yes!! Those are my family's official cereal/oatmeal/cream of wheat bowls. They're the best size. I wouldn't have any idea of water to oatmeal ratio in a different bowl. My husband loves them (I think they've really bonded 😁).
@@sinsitysinderella790 here we go. I would never be able to cook grits by recipe. I have a certain bowl I just fill it with stuff and fill it with stuff and put it in where I'm gonna do it and it comes out good. Sometimes not so good. Sort of like life isn't it. Ha ha
Love Ikea, in general, but especially for their kids stuff. We bought the mega paper roll & holder & it has gotten so much use. We've made huge birthday signs, during the quarantine we made signs to post on Grammas' door, get well signs for neighbors...it's amazing the ideas you get with unlimited paper. Plus their tea set with some of the fabric food goodies have kept the kids occupied for hours! And we've had the set for 4 years & only have one chip!
The bags! Not only the size but the strength!!!? I have never broken one!!! I have 37389373 and have given away just as many 😂. So good for dirty laundry, shoes, obviously groceries, holds all my Sam's club bulk items just fine. My new use for ikea bags is when we go away it holds 3 pillows long ways! I binder clip the short handle closed so it doesn't flop open and then use long handle! That's my fav hack with ikea bags carrying anything on a trip bc I use them often. Keeping it closed with a large binder clip. I swear, I'm obsessed, and not sorry about it🤗
I honestly love the paper napkins from ikea! They have lovely thick dinner size and a small size that just feel like amazing quality. I also like how inexpensive some random cleaning things are like toilet brushes, dishes brushes and the dish drying mats
I ALWAYS want to buy some stuff from that section every time I'm there 😂 The one closest to me has a bunch of furniture. I'm always like "???" since there are so many colleges and PEOPLE around. Maybe the stuff gets donated?
I have found fabulous stuff there: a lovely patterned armchair cover set, that was a limited edition and I wanted but couldn't afford at full price (I found it in the odds & ends fabric bin for less than £10!); a Nikkeby two drawer chest for half price; a Muskan shelving unit for £10 (already put together, so it might have been ex-display); and one that I didn't buy - the Jonaxel 3 tier shelving unit for £12. When I went home, I measured my counter top freezer and realised that the unit would have been the perfect size, plus the raised bars would (and do) keep the freezer from moving when I open the door. I ended up paying £29 (which is very reasonable) for it. It's definitely worth looking at that section, especially if you know the dimensions of what you want the item for. I bought the armchair covers and the Muscan unit many years ago and they're still going strong.
I'm all for helping people, but Ikea is a business and many people fonate their old furniture when they buy new. (Why colleges, btw?) In the UK, there are charity shops that sell furniture cheaply, including Noah's which also trains people so that they can find work. The Salvation Army and other organisations receive donated items that they give to people who are struggling. Other furniture business get stuff returned or have ex-display stuff that they don't always make available to their customers at such good discounted prices; nor do they donate them. I was grateful to be able to buy discounted items at Ikea when I wasn't working and had to move home.
Around 3:20. Not specially an ikea hack, but if you put your cushion inserts into one-size-smaller covers, your couch cushions never turn into sad flat rectangles. Gives a lux impression-and they’re more comfie
This just popped up and we’d literally just come back from IKEA. Bought the rubber jar covers, didn’t even realise there was a small one, which has gone straight on the end of a cucumber. Got the plastic bathroom caddy with the suction cups which is really sturdy and stays on and the “Zip lock” bags which were great value. Love the room sets there, such great ideas for storage.
That lorby charger looks like a game changer, ill be getting one asap, thanks for the heads up! The plastic stretchy lids work great, I already have them ♡
Great finds! We used about two dozen of the giant blue blags last time we moved. They were indispensable for hauling all that awkward stuff that you don't want to waste a box on. They hold a lot of weight. ~ Lisa
I bought two, use them as laundry basket. I live on the third floor and laundry is in the basement. They fold up when I’m not using them which is great because I’ve got a decorative hamper for dirty clothes in my room.
I always use mine for clothes whether it be dirty laundry, clean items, transporting them when moving house etc etc. I have two mini ones, one of which I use for underwear in my caravan and the other for things like electronic leads, adapters and chargers. (I want some more, but IKEA haven't had those for a while 🙁)
Same! I have so many because they’re great for so many different things and fold up nice and neat to store when not in use. Moving, laundry, Costco,etc. Love love love them.
I live in a 4th floor walk up building, on the top floor. It's great for views, but bad for laundry in the basement. The blue IKEA bags hold a load of laundry perfectly.:-)
Also they have beautiful colors of solid pillow cases if you are a crafty person and like to paint, screen print, etc but don’t want to sew your own, Ikea has you covered.
I only buy kitchen towels that have a hook! Didn't know IKEA had them... I keep a big bag in the garage to collect stuff to go to the thrift store. When I no longer need something I add it, and then take when it is full. 🙂
For parents taking their kids to college, IKEA makes these huge duffle bags made out of the same plastic material as their blue shopping bags. They hold a ton, are easy to store in the dorm room when empty, and were very handy to use again when we moved our son out of his dorm.
@@GameOver-jq1cu oh that's a double smart. In another post of somebody, guess it was about Aldi's comment, someone said they leave their bags in their car. They have to go out there anyway. So they take their cart out to their car and they load all their crap in the bags at their car. Oh my God what a radical concept. 😎❤️💥 I had to laugh out loud at how helpful it was. So sometimes I bring in a bag or two. Depends on the weather in Florida. But I thought the other ideals is kind of a smart thing to think about.
We have had a kids table for 12 years and still use it. I tend to use the chairs instead of a step stool. IKEA bags are the best. We use them for pumpkin picking and for towels at the beach. ❤️
Ikea bedding is my favorite. They rotate their patters and they just get softer and softer. I splurged on the hand embroidered duvet set and I couldn't be happier
Just an interesting FYI. The big IKEA bag the blue one and then the pride bag will hold up to 40 pounds of stuff. And they will hold about 15 boxes of cereal if you're on a run for a food pantry at your church also. They store a heck of a lot of stuff.
I use our rainbow bags most for pillows! They're the perfect size for 3 standard bed pillows, when going camping. If, as my DD is, you're concerned about the bag not closing, just fill the bag then invert another one over the top, flip upside down and carry it that way. 🙂
@@jenstark9452 oh my..u are just too smart for my own good. Ha ha thx. It's strange how the obvious can be inobvious at times. And then someone says, "oh by the way…." And then you read it and it's so smart. So thank you....
@@FLdancer00 good idea. Considering how I have six cats and I like to toss the bags on the floor for them to play in, and they haven't destroyed them yet, it would be perfect for laundry without it getting ripped up. Great idea. Thx. I see Fl in your screen name. Would you happen to be a Florida person? I'm Central Florida gal. . Whatever that means. But that's where I am now anyway. So peace and blessings to you. Speaking only for myself I'm cold. But no one asked. Gail in Central Florida Friday, January 28, 2022. And I just covered some of the plants because I read we're going to have a little bit of colder freeze-type weather. I am not a yard person. I am not that AR. Ha ha. So I didn't cover any of my weeds with tarp. Just let it freeze. As long as it's green I don't care I don't care if it's a weed or grass
I am happy to watch anything about IKEA and your suggestions. You don't do a lot of DIY stuff, but you provided great thought, organization, hacks to solve issues. Thanks 👍
More of these PLEASE. I live across the street from Ikea but, never go because it is overwhelming and I'm disabled. I love to go with a list of items then it's fun and manageable. Thank you!
The overmatt silicone set is wonderful! The pink one works perfectly on the 3oz size cat food cans. Teal size is great for that half of a tomato, onion, etc. when you don't want/need to use the whole thing. The tiny white one isn't used as much for my house, but it does work well on bottles, bananas, and cucumbers. They are dishwasher safe, but I never feel like they are cleaned as well in the dishwasher. I hand wash mine, flip them inside out to look like a jellyfish/shower cap, and set them on top of some other dishes so air can flow around them. My hubby was skeptical when I brought them home, but he admits now that they are one of the most useful items I ever bought from IKEA.
This is the one item I really want to buy. I have silicone covers for dishes, but small ones for individual items of fruit and veg sounds like a great idea.
So much fun to watch. I'm a foster mom and I'm always looking for cool stuff for them to do .I totally forgot about the kid's area at Ikea. I'm going to take a trip there to see what I find. Thanks for sharing!
One of my favorite outings when my first was young was to grab coffee and just let him play in the kids section! They always have some toys out, and it was good for an hour or two of fun and distraction.
@@cindeed5926 I'm with ya. But if you never use the term, hook and loop, like everyone has to that it's using it and it's NOT Velcro BRAND, you won't know what it is. I didn't know for the longest time what hook and loop was.
Yes! Who calls you out on Tupperware? It’s so acceptable there’s a term for it… These words, like Kleenex, Band-Aid, and Xerox, are known as generic trademarks, genericized trademarks, or propriety eponyms.
Good Morning. So excited for this video. I love Ikea, I moved from Europe to the US 15 years ago, and this is my mini European vacation. Anyway I also love their duvet covers for kids. It goes along with the pillow case idea. It also makes it super easy for my 7 and 8 year old to make their bed. No struggle with layers and sheets. And they have super cute designs. My kids sleep in Bunk beds and this was a game changer. Thank you for always having a great attitude and all your great ideas.
The giant IKEA bags are great for family trips! We use one to throw all the random blankies, pillows and stuffies in and another for jackets, boots, mittens etc if it’s winter. And they’re basically water proof so they’re perfect for hauling stuff when you’re camping. Inevitably things will get dirty and/or wet and you need a big bag to toss things in.
I don't think they can TM "baggies" because that describes what the product is. I'm not a lawyer but I've watched alot of lawyers on yputube explaining trademark law in the last week.
Those huge Ikea bags are great lawn clean up bags, same bag as a yard bag is twenty bucks plus. Haul leaves to the compost, pick up wood chips and such, they’re great! Also, laundry.
I work at IKEA and all those are great. I also like the small puck lights that are battery operated. You can put them everywhere and in anything. And their kitchen gadgets. All multi uses of the storage. Everything can be used in so many different ways. 😊
I love those big bags to transport my Cricut Maker. It fits inside so nicely and the bag is super sturdy that I don’t worry about it going through the bottom while I carry it. Thanks for showing some great products I had been wondering about!
I was at IKEA last week - guess I need to go back. The IKEA bags were ideal for moving our son during his college years. They worked for bringing dirty laundry home or simply cramming stuff in to move at the end of the semester.
Such a good Ikea video! I've watch videos like this in the past and have never been as satisfied with the chosen topics! fabric! and the glass Tupperware with the different lids! what?! so many good things. Thank you
Great video!! Thanks! I have an Ikea 5 miles away & only go once every 2 years, so you've inspired me to visit ! It's HUGE and definitely a "destination" especially if you've never been. I like their kitchen/table top section and that the store in general is clean & orderly! Choose a time that's NOT real busy like weekends, it can be pretty crazy, especially in the northeast.
Omg I LOVE the rainbow tote bag! I've actually never been to an Ikea (there aren't any in my area) but I love seeing all the knick-knacks. I'd definitely put the USB port to good use!
I've got one of those rainbow bags, it is definitely awesome! I agree about the usb port, I think I'll be getting one next time I go to IKEA! Ps, how far away is your nearest IKEA? It's definitely worth a visit, but allow plenty of time! I don't have any near me but I do make a special trip every so often
I love Ikea! Their pre-made curtains are really long. I live in a late Victorian house with really high ceilings, so my window curtain drop needs to be about 3 meters. I bought some of their velvet curtains - actually a really good velvet - unpicked the seams and remade them as thick inter-lined curtains. They cost a fraction of the cost of buying them in an Interior Design store, or even just buying the velvet in a Department Store.
I buy a box of each size zipper bag every time I go to Ikea. I use those for storing everything I need to keep long term. I use the cheap quality ones from WM for disposable uses. I also get a set of the green lid plastic food saver containers too. I use them for storing EVERYTHING.
The large plastic bags can be washed and re-used, several times. I use them for freezing cooked chicken, or flat bread, or roasted vegetables. Works really well.
I always buy rolls and bread in paper bags, which makes them dry faster. So I keep those zip plastic bags in a drawer where I keep my bread and I can reuse them over and over again cutting on my plastic use :) also, they are great for freezing fruit and veggies!
I believe I would need to have 2 or 3 days to cover everything in that store. We don’t have an IKEA close so I look online. Afraid to order anything as I have read poor reviews about purchasing items online. This was great to see it in the actual store. Thank you.
I’ve ordered a couple times online and had a good experience. I live in an apartment building and they come all the way up with stuff if you’re getting large items. I bought a bunk bed, mattresses, sheets, pillows, some toys, carpets, etc.
Nice! That charging station gets a 👍. We've been bought furniture there for years & had great luck with the durability. Now I feel like I've missed so much by not browsing the lesser known aisles 😉
My must haves from Ikea is the KALAS "kids" plates! These things are awesome microwave/dishwasher safe plate with a nice high edge. It keeps all the food on the plate and small-light enough for the kids to carry around themselves. I also started using them in my lunch when I need to heat up something that doesn't really need a tupperware bowl. The grown ups use them just as much as the kids. Bonus item: SKadis pegboard! Craft room, kitchen, garage, entryway... they are amazing just about anywhere!
Thanks Kallie, as always an informative video. IKEA is a great store definitely worth taking a trip there. It’s a nice place to walk around and look at everything. Sometimes you come across some cool and different things that are worth getting.
Loved the video! Truly love your content! When I do Ikea hauls -- I enter the bldg and beeline the “exit” - brings you right to plants and housewares and art etc. My fave tip for all Ikea fans!
I do this too. My Ikea is on one level so I go backwards through the check out, to "as is", plants, etc. It great if you know exactly which dept you need to shop.
Oh yeah, that's another reason I hate Ikea. It's SO disorganized. The last time I went, a yr ago, they advertised foldable tables and things for RVs. They didn't have anything. And I noticed I went to the checkout area, because that's where they have the things that make sense to me. Unless they have something like the over mats, thank you Karli, I will avoid Ikea like the plague
@@JanineMJoi Try shopping IKEA online, where you can use search instead of wandering about. True, some items do not deliver or you may not want to pay delivery, however, you can also check stock in store (or several stores, in case you are near more than one). So shop on your computer, then print out your shopping list and go...
@@JanineMJoi most of the time, at least in the UK, the stores are set out in a way that is very organised (like with like). I agree it's not always easy to find things, but that's probably more to do with the stores being so big and them having so much to look at, than them being disorganised.
I took an advertising class in college. When a brand name product becomes the generic name that equals gold medal status! The inventors and companies love it because it just reinforces their products are our first thoughts subliminally and/or spoken. I think age, area of the country, and community play a role in the name, but also the pronunciation. Besides Ziplock bags and Tupperware, btw I use those names as well. Here are a few more I use: Kleenex, Jello, Saran Wrap, Reynolds Wrap, Sharpie or a prior permanent marker we called a Magic Marker, and Tylenol instead of saying acetaminophen. Way more common than the ‘word police’ patrolling your vocabulary.😉😀
Calling a product by their brand name definitely doesn’t equate to subliminally thinking about that product. I’ve run into so many people that truly didn’t know what the product was called something else and what they called it was a brand name. It’s a good thing to know what products are actually called instead of being a free advertising vessel for these brand name companies.
I love IKEA!🦋They have some really great furniture. The prices are pretty good too. I wish there was one closer or they made more locations. Thanks for sharing!💜
My favorite ikea finds are small grey trays in the kitchen Dept. Perfect for eating in the car and small enough to fit in the seat pocket. They’re only about $2
The stretchy covers for jars I put on the BOTTOM of my honey jars to stop sticky drips in my pantry. I also put them on the bottom of my metal loo brush holder to stop rust firming in the damp atmosphere.
Thank you so much for the Towel Holder thing. I was actually looking for something that I don't need to drill into the wall. Awesome! Sometimes problems do solve themselves ☺
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I just love how those wooden lids for the glass storage jars, or bowl, actually also serve as a coaster. Quite handy if the jar has been microwaved or heated in the oven, and then just place it on the lid!
Those big Ikea bags are perfect for moving your child to college. They take up little storage once there. We just used them on vacation when we needed to bring our own linens to the house we stayed in. Then they became our laundry bags. The best.
I use the ikea bags are laundry bags. They are big enough to take a huge load of laundry to the basement and because they have handles, I can throw them over my shoulder and have my hands free. They are fantastic. I also use them for recycling. We have to separate our recycling here, so I have several hung on my garage wall for easy separation…. Then if there was anything gross in there, I hose them out. Love these bags!!
It has just been during this year that I hear so much about throw pillow covers in videos from English-speaking countries, just as much as I hear about how to put your duvet cover on by grabbing the inner edges etc. This is quite interesting and fascinating ... in Germany, we are used to having throw pillow covers rather than having tons of throw pillows. We are also used to putting covers on our blankets (we do not have duvets, each person has their own blanket 😉) and pillowcases by grabbing the inner edges of the cover and those of the blanket/pillow and pull the cover over it. It is great what social media can do for cultural exchange 😍🥰 Love your channel. You are so authentic and nice.
Yes, I'm always surprised when shops just sell the cover and cushion together. I remember them always being available separately when I was younger, and some shops still do today, here in the UK.
I don't want to store cushions, so even if I like a cover I might not buy the whole item. It's always possible to buy a new cushion for an old cover, although it depends on whether it's a standard size or not.
I Love their children section because, I love their toys both, great pricesed and durable. The dog beds can double up as a place for your baby to nap too.
I am also crazy about their bags, very useful.
Don't go often but, when I do, I usually spend about 3 to 4 hours. IKEA is like a museum experience for me personally.
I have never seen the plastic/silicone covers, definitely will get next time. Their knives are also very high end at a comfortable price.
Me too, it's definitely a day out for me lol
Yes...those shopping bags from Ikea are AWESOME. I bought one 10 yrs ago and its still going strong...tough and durable, I highly recommend them.
I have moved from one city aptm to another with IKEA bags....they are so cool Balenciaga copied it and sold his for $2000😳😳
Best of all, if yours breaks they will replace it (at least that is true in Europe)
Tried buying the big ones this year (I have one and it’s awesome) and the store is no longer selling the large ones, only a smaller version 😐 I asked just to be sure. I am in PA, USA so maybe other stores still sell the huge ones ?
@@deboraballes9044 I didn't know they'd replace a broken bag! Thanks for the tip! I'll see if they do in the UK next time I visit, as I do have one that is starting to come apart after many years of use
@@mariac4602 in Europe we still get the big bags. I live in a big city and many people use public transportation so a big bag is essential to cart things home....If I knew I would be traveling to the US sometime soon I offer to send you a dozen😅😅👍
(They might sell them to you online🤔)
My favorite "secret" product at IKEA is the simple white glass serving bowls but used as regular bowls instead. They are about $2-3 each and make AMAZING soup/salad/pasta/etc. bowls. They are big enough for anything you could possibly eat, super easy to clean (nothing sticks to them really), and since they are a simple white design they make everything look professionally presented. I barely even use our regular sized bowls anymore.
Corelle (by Corning) has bowls in the Just White 'pattern'.. I get them off eBay...use them for lots of stuff.
Yes!! Those are my family's official cereal/oatmeal/cream of wheat bowls. They're the best size. I wouldn't have any idea of water to oatmeal ratio in a different bowl. My husband loves them (I think they've really bonded 😁).
@@sinsitysinderella790 here we go. I would never be able to cook grits by recipe. I have a certain bowl I just fill it with stuff and fill it with stuff and put it in where I'm gonna do it and it comes out good. Sometimes not so good. Sort of like life isn't it. Ha ha
Love Ikea, in general, but especially for their kids stuff. We bought the mega paper roll & holder & it has gotten so much use. We've made huge birthday signs, during the quarantine we made signs to post on Grammas' door, get well signs for neighbors...it's amazing the ideas you get with unlimited paper. Plus their tea set with some of the fabric food goodies have kept the kids occupied for hours! And we've had the set for 4 years & only have one chip!
Their wooden train sets are a steal and you can mix it with the higher end wooden train sets, great for making huge train lay outs
The bags! Not only the size but the strength!!!? I have never broken one!!! I have 37389373 and have given away just as many 😂. So good for dirty laundry, shoes, obviously groceries, holds all my Sam's club bulk items just fine. My new use for ikea bags is when we go away it holds 3 pillows long ways! I binder clip the short handle closed so it doesn't flop open and then use long handle! That's my fav hack with ikea bags carrying anything on a trip bc I use them often. Keeping it closed with a large binder clip. I swear, I'm obsessed, and not sorry about it🤗
I honestly love the paper napkins from ikea! They have lovely thick dinner size and a small size that just feel like amazing quality. I also like how inexpensive some random cleaning things are like toilet brushes, dishes brushes and the dish drying mats
I love the “As Is” section of discounted stuff. Amazing!!
I ALWAYS want to buy some stuff from that section every time I'm there 😂 The one closest to me has a bunch of furniture. I'm always like "???" since there are so many colleges and PEOPLE around. Maybe the stuff gets donated?
Really? I never find anything there!
I have found fabulous stuff there: a lovely patterned armchair cover set, that was a limited edition and I wanted but couldn't afford at full price (I found it in the odds & ends fabric bin for less than £10!); a Nikkeby two drawer chest for half price; a Muskan shelving unit for £10 (already put together, so it might have been ex-display); and one that I didn't buy - the Jonaxel 3 tier shelving unit for £12. When I went home, I measured my counter top freezer and realised that the unit would have been the perfect size, plus the raised bars would (and do) keep the freezer from moving when I open the door. I ended up paying £29 (which is very reasonable) for it.
It's definitely worth looking at that section, especially if you know the dimensions of what you want the item for.
I bought the armchair covers and the Muscan unit many years ago and they're still going strong.
I'm all for helping people, but Ikea is a business and many people fonate their old furniture when they buy new. (Why colleges, btw?)
In the UK, there are charity shops that sell furniture cheaply, including Noah's which also trains people so that they can find work. The Salvation Army and other organisations receive donated items that they give to people who are struggling.
Other furniture business get stuff returned or have ex-display stuff that they don't always make available to their customers at such good discounted prices; nor do they donate them.
I was grateful to be able to buy discounted items at Ikea when I wasn't working and had to move home.
IKEA’s kitchen towels are awesome - I love the hanging loop! Their bath towels (esp the hand towels) are also a favorite.
Those bowls that had the multiple types of lids is genius. I loved those.
Around 3:20. Not specially an ikea hack, but if you put your cushion inserts into one-size-smaller covers, your couch cushions never turn into sad flat rectangles. Gives a lux impression-and they’re more comfie
I really enjoyed this! I liked that you moved quickly from one item to the next. You also made me want to make a trip to IKEA!
Stuffed animals for kiddos! We are doing a dino room for my 3yo and they have such variety and sizes and they are machine washable!
The rechargeable batteries and lightbulbs are also fabulous.
This just popped up and we’d literally just come back from IKEA. Bought the rubber jar covers, didn’t even realise there was a small one, which has gone straight on the end of a cucumber. Got the plastic bathroom caddy with the suction cups which is really sturdy and stays on and the “Zip lock” bags which were great value. Love the room sets there, such great ideas for storage.
Do you know if it's made of food-safe silicone?
@@FourJaysFour I’m assuming so they, are BPA (Bisphenol A) free if that helps.
That lorby charger looks like a game changer, ill be getting one asap, thanks for the heads up! The plastic stretchy lids work great, I already have them ♡
I got the lorby yesterday, I love it
Great finds! We used about two dozen of the giant blue blags last time we moved. They were indispensable for hauling all that awkward stuff that you don't want to waste a box on. They hold a lot of weight. ~ Lisa
I bought two, use them as laundry basket. I live on the third floor and laundry is in the basement. They fold up when I’m not using them which is great because I’ve got a decorative hamper for dirty clothes in my room.
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That is such a great idea!
I always use mine for clothes whether it be dirty laundry, clean items, transporting them when moving house etc etc. I have two mini ones, one of which I use for underwear in my caravan and the other for things like electronic leads, adapters and chargers. (I want some more, but IKEA haven't had those for a while 🙁)
@@Teaspoon04 Same here!
Same! I have so many because they’re great for so many different things and fold up nice and neat to store when not in use. Moving, laundry, Costco,etc. Love love love them.
I live in a 4th floor walk up building, on the top floor. It's great for views, but bad for laundry in the basement. The blue IKEA bags hold a load of laundry perfectly.:-)
Also they have beautiful colors of solid pillow cases if you are a crafty person and like to paint, screen print, etc but don’t want to sew your own, Ikea has you covered.
No pun intended 😉
I am all about Ikea's lingonberry and elder flower jellies and concentrates and their frozen salmon.
I only buy kitchen towels that have a hook! Didn't know IKEA had them...
I keep a big bag in the garage to collect stuff to go to the thrift store. When I no longer need something I add it, and then take when it is full. 🙂
For parents taking their kids to college, IKEA makes these huge duffle bags made out of the same plastic material as their blue shopping bags. They hold a ton, are easy to store in the dorm room when empty, and were very handy to use again when we moved our son out of his dorm.
Also amazing g for dragging laundry to and from the laundromat
I will not go to Aldi with out my big blue IKEA bag✅
@@GameOver-jq1cu oh that's a double smart. In another post of somebody, guess it was about Aldi's comment, someone said they leave their bags in their car. They have to go out there anyway. So they take their cart out to their car and they load all their crap in the bags at their car. Oh my God what a radical concept. 😎❤️💥 I had to laugh out loud at how helpful it was. So sometimes I bring in a bag or two. Depends on the weather in Florida. But I thought the other ideals is kind of a smart thing to think about.
And they have a matching trolley
Zalando sells big bags 2! Weekend, duffle and bowling bags then you can chose a nice color and some design to enjoy life
I totally agree on the IKEA shopping bag review. Everyone in my family comes and ends up needing a bag and keeps it because they love it so much!
We have had a kids table for 12 years and still use it. I tend to use the chairs instead of a step stool. IKEA bags are the best. We use them for pumpkin picking and for towels at the beach. ❤️
I did not know ikea had fabric. I also love the bowls with interchanging lids.
I have stuffed Hand puppets that my brother gave my kids over 24 years ago and a pop up puppet theatre m there loved them .
I wish we had an IKEA close by. I’d be in there all day.
Those overmatts are everything. I love them so much that I bought two. I even plan on giving them as Christmas gifts.
Ikea is one of my favorite places to shop you absolutely never know what you're going to find. So many functional things
IKEA'S like a box o' chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get
Ikea bedding is my favorite. They rotate their patters and they just get softer and softer. I splurged on the hand embroidered duvet set and I couldn't be happier
The vegetable set is precious!
Just an interesting FYI. The big IKEA bag the blue one and then the pride bag will hold up to 40 pounds of stuff. And they will hold about 15 boxes of cereal if you're on a run for a food pantry at your church also. They store a heck of a lot of stuff.
I use our rainbow bags most for pillows! They're the perfect size for 3 standard bed pillows, when going camping. If, as my DD is, you're concerned about the bag not closing, just fill the bag then invert another one over the top, flip upside down and carry it that way. 🙂
I use mine to carry laundry to the laundry mat. It hasn't ripped or torn on me yet.
@@jenstark9452 oh my..u are just too smart for my own good. Ha ha thx. It's strange how the obvious can be inobvious at times. And then someone says, "oh by the way…." And then you read it and it's so smart. So thank you....
@@FLdancer00 good idea. Considering how I have six cats and I like to toss the bags on the floor for them to play in, and they haven't destroyed them yet, it would be perfect for laundry without it getting ripped up. Great idea. Thx.
I see Fl in your screen name. Would you happen to be a Florida person? I'm Central Florida gal. . Whatever that means. But that's where I am now anyway. So peace and blessings to you. Speaking only for myself I'm cold. But no one asked. Gail in Central Florida Friday, January 28, 2022. And I just covered some of the plants because I read we're going to have a little bit of colder freeze-type weather. I am not a yard person. I am not that AR. Ha ha. So I didn't cover any of my weeds with tarp. Just let it freeze. As long as it's green I don't care I don't care if it's a weed or grass
@@gailremp8389 Yep, born & raised in Orlando. Hi Gail! 👋
Also with the couch edge drink holder I also use it as lap top holder when I’m on the couch or in bed 👍🏻
The overmatts are SOOOOO awesome. I have a set and I love them. Thinking I might need one more set. Love them.
I am happy to watch anything about IKEA and your suggestions. You don't do a lot of DIY stuff, but you provided great thought, organization, hacks to solve issues. Thanks 👍
Yes, to Kevin Bacon. And I also loved Flashdance. When the Welder Chick did that grunge dance to audition for the school. So motivating.
More of these PLEASE. I live across the street from Ikea but, never go because it is overwhelming and I'm disabled.
I love to go with a list of items then it's fun and manageable. Thank you!
I'm disabled too and have anxiety when I leave the house. I wish that I could order online but the shipping and handling cost more than my order!
The overmatt silicone set is wonderful! The pink one works perfectly on the 3oz size cat food cans. Teal size is great for that half of a tomato, onion, etc. when you don't want/need to use the whole thing. The tiny white one isn't used as much for my house, but it does work well on bottles, bananas, and cucumbers. They are dishwasher safe, but I never feel like they are cleaned as well in the dishwasher. I hand wash mine, flip them inside out to look like a jellyfish/shower cap, and set them on top of some other dishes so air can flow around them. My hubby was skeptical when I brought them home, but he admits now that they are one of the most useful items I ever bought from IKEA.
This is the one item I really want to buy. I have silicone covers for dishes, but small ones for individual items of fruit and veg sounds like a great idea.
I love mine so much. Perfect for cat food tins and super easy to clean.
So much fun to watch. I'm a foster mom and I'm always looking for cool stuff for them to do .I totally forgot about the kid's area at Ikea. I'm going to take a trip there to see what I find. Thanks for sharing!
Good for you…..God bless you:) 🙏
One of my favorite outings when my first was young was to grab coffee and just let him play in the kids section! They always have some toys out, and it was good for an hour or two of fun and distraction.
@@nicelizreu1 I did this too when I was a new mom. My children thought it was an official play area 😅
Same, hahaha
And I’m gonna call Q-Tips, Q-Tips. 😜 I’m with you, sister. 😘
That’s right, bc who grew up calling them cotton swabs. That sounds more like a piece of cotton someone uses to clean up a mess.
Yes! Also, Kleenex, Velcro, Band-Aid, and the list goes on...
YES! It does go in, doesn’t it? 🤣
@@cindeed5926 I'm with ya. But if you never use the term, hook and loop, like everyone has to that it's using it and it's NOT Velcro BRAND, you won't know what it is. I didn't know for the longest time what hook and loop was.
Yes! Who calls you out on Tupperware? It’s so acceptable there’s a term for it… These words, like Kleenex, Band-Aid, and Xerox, are known as generic trademarks, genericized trademarks, or propriety eponyms.
Good Morning. So excited for this video. I love Ikea, I moved from Europe to the US 15 years ago, and this is my mini European vacation.
Anyway I also love their duvet covers for kids. It goes along with the pillow case idea. It also makes it super easy for my 7 and 8 year old to make their bed. No struggle with layers and sheets. And they have super cute designs. My kids sleep in Bunk beds and this was a game changer.
Thank you for always having a great attitude and all your great ideas.
The giant IKEA bags are great for family trips! We use one to throw all the random blankies, pillows and stuffies in and another for jackets, boots, mittens etc if it’s winter. And they’re basically water proof so they’re perfect for hauling stuff when you’re camping. Inevitably things will get dirty and/or wet and you need a big bag to toss things in.
Baggies is brand name too! Lol We all do it. Just call it whatever you want.
Someone TM'ed "baggies"?!?! That sucks.
That’s crazy! I knew “ziplock” was a brand name but... baggies??? 🤦🏻♀️
I don't think they can TM "baggies" because that describes what the product is. I'm not a lawyer but I've watched alot of lawyers on yputube explaining trademark law in the last week.
Baggies is product by Hefty. I don't know if it is trademarked.
Those huge Ikea bags are great lawn clean up bags, same bag as a yard bag is twenty bucks plus. Haul leaves to the compost, pick up wood chips and such, they’re great! Also, laundry.
I work at IKEA and all those are great. I also like the small puck lights that are battery operated. You can put them everywhere and in anything. And their kitchen gadgets. All multi uses of the storage. Everything can be used in so many different ways. 😊
I love those big bags to transport my Cricut Maker. It fits inside so nicely and the bag is super sturdy that I don’t worry about it going through the bottom while I carry it.
Thanks for showing some great products I had been wondering about!
I really like those squishy bowl covers, the pillow covers (great price!), the re-sealable storage bags, and the door mats. Super cute!
The reusable shopping bags are the best! I use them all the time!
Another tip for pillows... Pillow forms can be pricey. Buy pillows on clearance (regardless of the color) and then put a new cover on.
YES KALIE! all food storage containers are Tupperwere an YES they are all ziplocs. I am so glad Im not the only one LOL!
I was at IKEA last week - guess I need to go back. The IKEA bags were ideal for moving our son during his college years. They worked for bringing dirty laundry home or simply cramming stuff in to move at the end of the semester.
You had me at Kevin Bacon and Footloose.
Tupperware covers everything. YES!
Such a good Ikea video! I've watch videos like this in the past and have never been as satisfied with the chosen topics! fabric! and the glass Tupperware with the different lids! what?! so many good things. Thank you
I gave never been in an IKEA store. We don't have one near by. However, this was a fun video to watch.
"buy the pillow forms" YES!!!
Great video!! Thanks! I have an Ikea 5 miles away & only go once every 2 years, so you've inspired me to visit ! It's HUGE and definitely a "destination" especially if you've never been. I like their kitchen/table top section and that the store in general is clean & orderly! Choose a time that's NOT real busy like weekends, it can be pretty crazy, especially in the northeast.
Lucky you having one so close!
Omg I LOVE the rainbow tote bag! I've actually never been to an Ikea (there aren't any in my area) but I love seeing all the knick-knacks. I'd definitely put the USB port to good use!
I've got one of those rainbow bags, it is definitely awesome! I agree about the usb port, I think I'll be getting one next time I go to IKEA!
Ps, how far away is your nearest IKEA? It's definitely worth a visit, but allow plenty of time! I don't have any near me but I do make a special trip every so often
I love Ikea! Their pre-made curtains are really long. I live in a late Victorian house with really high ceilings, so my window curtain drop needs to be about 3 meters. I bought some of their velvet curtains - actually a really good velvet - unpicked the seams and remade them as thick inter-lined curtains. They cost a fraction of the cost of buying them in an Interior Design store, or even just buying the velvet in a Department Store.
Great video!! Thank you. You just call the plastics whatever you want, we all know what you mean.
I buy a box of each size zipper bag every time I go to Ikea. I use those for storing everything I need to keep long term. I use the cheap quality ones from WM for disposable uses. I also get a set of the green lid plastic food saver containers too. I use them for storing EVERYTHING.
The large plastic bags can be washed and re-used, several times. I use them for freezing cooked chicken, or flat bread, or roasted vegetables. Works really well.
You made this so fun and I loved the cameo of your adorable shopping buddy too. didn't want it to end 🙁
I always buy rolls and bread in paper bags, which makes them dry faster. So I keep those zip plastic bags in a drawer where I keep my bread and I can reuse them over and over again cutting on my plastic use :) also, they are great for freezing fruit and veggies!
IKEA needs to sell silicone baggies that are sustainable next!
The silicone covers are the best. I’ve had mine for years.
Thank you for all your great vlogs and the awesome information you share. Love watching you
I believe I would need to have 2 or 3 days to cover everything in that store. We don’t have an IKEA close so I look online. Afraid to order anything as I have read poor reviews about purchasing items online. This was great to see it in the actual store. Thank you.
I’ve ordered a couple times online and had a good experience. I live in an apartment building and they come all the way up with stuff if you’re getting large items. I bought a bunk bed, mattresses, sheets, pillows, some toys, carpets, etc.
Who knew??!! This was so helpful and informative! TYSMFS!!
Those little wooden bowls are what my kids use to keep their little toys in! They also use them with play food, and whatever! They’re the best!
Great video! Loved the rundown on Ikea items. That kids table is the bomb! I love ours
You got a thumbs up by second 17. I still listen to Footloose ALL the time, especially when I'm choring in the kitchen.
Those stretchy cover things are so freaking cool!!!!
I take my IKEA tote to the pool!! 😁 Easy way to carry all the towels, toys, sunscreen & floaties.
Awesome!! Thank you, I was planning on making a trip to IKEA soon!!! I'm definitely going to get a few of the things you mentioned.
Nice! That charging station gets a 👍. We've been bought furniture there for years & had great luck with the durability. Now I feel like I've missed so much by not browsing the lesser known aisles 😉
And I need more cloth napkins! Great idea!
My must haves from Ikea is the KALAS "kids" plates! These things are awesome microwave/dishwasher safe plate with a nice high edge. It keeps all the food on the plate and small-light enough for the kids to carry around themselves. I also started using them in my lunch when I need to heat up something that doesn't really need a tupperware bowl. The grown ups use them just as much as the kids.
Bonus item: SKadis pegboard! Craft room, kitchen, garage, entryway... they are amazing just about anywhere!
very helpful. those make great beach or pool bags- sand doesn't stick and doesn't matter if it gets wet
Love the 100% dish towels, beautiful and wash well!
I knew about these items I love the plastic baggies & the reusable bags. I'm blessed too because my son works at IKEA.
Thanks Kallie, as always an informative video. IKEA is a great store definitely worth taking a trip there. It’s a nice place to walk around and look at everything. Sometimes you come across some cool and different things that are worth getting.
So true. And the way they put different rooms together, I always come away with lots of photographs of ideas to think about in my own house!
I bought an American Girl size doll bed at Ikea for only $15.00! Real wood, and so sturdy. Can't beat that.
I’ve never seen any of these things at IKEA 😱 Thank you so much for sharing!
That was fun. Most Ikea videos are kind of boring but this was fun! Thanks.
Loved the video! Truly love your content!
When I do Ikea hauls -- I enter the bldg and beeline the “exit” - brings you right to plants and housewares and art etc. My fave tip for all Ikea fans!
I do this too. My Ikea is on one level so I go backwards through the check out, to "as is", plants, etc. It great if you know exactly which dept you need to shop.
Oh yeah, that's another reason I hate Ikea. It's SO disorganized. The last time I went, a yr ago, they advertised foldable tables and things for RVs. They didn't have anything. And I noticed I went to the checkout area, because that's where they have the things that make sense to me. Unless they have something like the over mats, thank you Karli, I will avoid Ikea like the plague
@@JanineMJoi Try shopping IKEA online, where you can use search instead of wandering about. True, some items do not deliver or you may not want to pay delivery, however, you can also check stock in store (or several stores, in case you are near more than one). So shop on your computer, then print out your shopping list and go...
@@JanineMJoi There is no set way for the store to be organized. That's why there are maps.
@@JanineMJoi most of the time, at least in the UK, the stores are set out in a way that is very organised (like with like). I agree it's not always easy to find things, but that's probably more to do with the stores being so big and them having so much to look at, than them being disorganised.
Your baby is ADORABLE! thanks for tips! some great stocking stuffers!
Those wooden bowls would be great on your dresser , vanity , bathroom as a catch all .
pillow cases are awesome as stuffy bins for kids, if you get the bigger sizes the kids can use them as floor cushions
Wow, the charger! Need to look for it on my next trip. Thanks!
I took an advertising class in college. When a brand name product becomes the generic name that equals gold medal status! The inventors and companies love it because it just reinforces their products are our first thoughts subliminally and/or spoken. I think age, area of the country, and community play a role in the name, but also the pronunciation.
Besides Ziplock bags and Tupperware, btw I use those names as well. Here are a few more I use: Kleenex, Jello, Saran Wrap, Reynolds Wrap, Sharpie or a prior permanent marker we called a Magic Marker, and Tylenol instead of saying acetaminophen. Way more common than the ‘word police’ patrolling your vocabulary.😉😀
Calling a product by their brand name definitely doesn’t equate to subliminally thinking about that product. I’ve run into so many people that truly didn’t know what the product was called something else and what they called it was a brand name. It’s a good thing to know what products are actually called instead of being a free advertising vessel for these brand name companies.
I love IKEA!🦋They have some really great furniture. The prices are pretty good too. I wish there was one closer or they made more locations. Thanks for sharing!💜
My favorite ikea finds are small grey trays in the kitchen Dept. Perfect for eating in the car and small enough to fit in the seat pocket. They’re only about $2
Me too!!
The stretchy things can cover sliced side of onion, cucumber etc
my cats are obsessed with the cat tube from there.
The stretchy covers for jars I put on the BOTTOM of my honey jars to stop sticky drips in my pantry. I also put them on the bottom of my metal loo brush holder to stop rust firming in the damp atmosphere.
Thank you so much for the Towel Holder thing. I was actually looking for something that I don't need to drill into the wall. Awesome! Sometimes problems do solve themselves ☺
YES!! its Tupperware ziplog and coke always lol u go girl love ur channel and the fact u give up ur time to help others!!!