We’ve all seen 1000’s of TV commercials over the years, so I was super excited when the kids and I were asked to star in a spot for Manhattan Mini Storage #MiniStories series! The fit was only natural, considering we’ve had a storage unit with Manhattan Mini for just over a year now. I mean, if you live in a small New York City apartment like we do, a storage unit is a MUST. I no longer stuff things into closets just to avoid the clutter. Our storage is stocked to the hilt, with everything from seasonal clothing to old toys, some of which I know I want my kids to pass on to their children.
Manhattan Mini Storage is a self-storage facility with 17 locations all around Manhattan, spanning from the South Street Seaport to Inwood, with plenty in between. They are a storage solution for nearly 400,000 New Yorkers for space as small as closets, or larger for business needs.
Every location is card access controlled, well-lit, cleaned regularly and continually monitored. Plus, they are open 365 days a year, and several locations are even open 24 hours a day for your maximum convenience. This anytime access was a huge perk for us, considering we typically plan trips last minute. It’s nice knowing we can access our suitcases or skis at a moments notice. I can honestly say I visit my storage unit at least every other week.
Back to the commercial! The kids and I filmed in a Manhattan Mini Storage facility back in September. The concept was just hilarious, leaving us in stitches on set, even when the cameras weren’t rolling! In the commercial, we play a real NYC family, who’s belongings grew as quickly as our family. Sitting on the couch and talking to camera in our storage unit, we are surrounded by a real circus act consisting of juggler and a ring leader! The spot is hysterical, and I dare you to watch it and not laugh!
23 thoughts on “Lights, Camera, Storage!”
That commercial is GREAT! I’ll bet storage is at a premium!
Thank you! It was so fun!
That sounds like a great solution for anyone who needs more space, and it seems like everyone in New York does. I think it’s so cool that you’re in a commercial!
It’s so cool that you were all able to do this. I’m glad that it was such a fun time on set!
How fun! You guys look adorable and that commercial is hilarious!
Aw thanks!
How fun! And what an awesome service that so many people need! I can always use more storage options.
Would you believe that I have never been to a circus? I would love the check it off my bucket list someday.
What a cute circus theme for Manhattan Mini Storage. And how fun that you and your kids were hired to shoot this adorable commercial together. That’s got to be one of the best family memories ever!
It was such a blast!
This is soooo fun! We just moved from a 3600 square foot house to an 1100 square foot condo and we’d be lost without our storage unit!
Thats a huge size change! But yes storage units make it all possible!
This sounds really great. Wish we had one of them around here. Would be nice to have. I really loved that commercial too.
That storage unit is so clean and neat. Super cool. What a great idea for those with small living spaces!
To have a storage unit is so important, especially when you live in New York! Thanks for this idea!
We have a storage unit too. To be honest, I have not been in it in YEARS, it really needs to be organized!
I don’t live in the city, but I would like a storage unit so it would free up space around my house!
It helps me stay organized…and sane! haha!
This is gonna be so fun for kids and even for adults too that definitely a great quality time together watching it as family.
It’s nice to know that options like this exist in a city where space is limited. It sounds like it’s made such a difference in your life
It truly has made such a big difference.
That sure looks like a great service. Living in NYC does not give you much options when it comes to space so the Manhattan Mini Storage is a great solution. You guys looked good in the commercial!
Its been such a life saver with 3 kids!