Check out these ingenious ideas for keeping your Christmas presents away from snooping kids.

11. A Storage Unit

11. A Storage Unit
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If you have a storage unit or shed, take the Christmas gifts there.

If not, considering renting a unit for a short period of time.

This is a great gift hiding spot for families who need to hide a lot of gifts, or extra-large gifts.

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12. Mislabeled Boxes

12. Mislabeled Boxes
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You can literally hide gifts right in front of your family’s eyes by putting them in mislabeled boxes.

Find a box to label “books for donation,” “clothes to get rid of,” or better yet, “Old Tax Returns.”

13. Behind Books

13. Behind Books
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If you have a bookshelf with a lot of books, try hiding smaller Christmas gifts behind the books.

This gift hiding spot will work best with deep shelves. And out of eye sight for those who are snoopy.

Check out these ingenious ideas for keeping your Christmas presents away from snooping kids.

14. In the Garage

14. In the Garage
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You probably already store some items in the garage rafters, so hiding another bag or bin full of gifts won’t raise any red flags.

Just make sure this gift hiding spot is away from any other items (like Christmas decorations) that may be brought down and opened.

15. The Basement

15. The Basement
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If your basement is a place no one wants to venture into, try a gift hiding spot in the storage room.

Basements are often scary for kids so there’s a good chance they’ll stay away.

And put the gifts in boxes, bags or plastic tubs, but don’t hide them TOO well!