Hi Emaewest,
A smaller Tote, that is a good idea! I will try it this year. I have noticed that with Rubbermaid. I saw a documentary on Rubbermaid's relationship with walmart and now I understand why. Wallmart basically put them out of business.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/indust...rtnation_x.htm
The documentary may or may not present all the facts, but Rubbermaid now makes everything overseas, and it seems the quality has suffered.