Big Lots' New $13 Summer-Friendly Item Promises to Keep Your Berries Fresh Longer

With the 4th of July coming up in just a few days, odds are you’ve already started stocking the fridge with all the ingredients necessary to throw a raging star-spangled backyard bash. Whether you’re smoking slabs of ribs or whipping up a couple of delicious caramel apple pies , the best part about the holiday (aside from the stunning displays of fireworks) is all the delicious food. Of course, nothing is quite as quintessential to the day as a bushel of ripe, juicy berries. The only challenge, though, is keeping them fresh long enough to make it to the big day.

Sure, you could freeze them or wait until the day of to pop your berries out of their grocery store clamshell, but even then, you’ve got to rinse and prep them before folding them into a fruit salad or making them into a delicious strawberry jalapeño barbecue sauce. And what about the excess? Unless you’re a savvy enough shopper to buy exactly what you need down to the ounce, you’ll probably have a few stray berries leftover that need to be properly stored to avoid unintended spoilage. Thankfully, Big Lots has the answer and it’s a 2-Pack Set of Berry Keepers by Casa Blanco .

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These nifty storage containers are made of durable transparent plastic and feature a handy colander base to wick away any excess moisture from your berries as they sit in the fridge. Not only can you wash your berries in the container, but once they’re clean, you can snap on the ingenious lid that features adjustable vents allowing you to control the amount of airflow inside the container. Additionally, the containers are nestable for easy storage when not in use, and they’re stackable to maximize space in the fridge.

Best of all, the set will only set you back $12.99, which works out to just about $6.50 per container. That’s a small price to pay to extend the life of your coveted tangy raspberries. In fact, you might even save a few bucks in the long run by spending less on berries over time. Now those are the kind of fireworks we can get behind.

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