Ramblings...
Can't TJ make one? Shouldn't be too hard. Give the kids extra incentive to clean by letting them paint it or something?
Home improvement stores usually have tons of put-it-together-yourself furniture cheap. I'm willing to bet you could find a chest or a closet/pantry type thing for $50.
Oh, and they usually come in plain white, so you can decorate them however you want!
Craigslist? Freecycle? Cardboard box?
Check walmart online. They carry tons of stuff like that. We got my MIL a killer desk...it was cheap and now I have a major case of desk envy...
I was going to say Craigslist too. A "wanted" on Freecycle often pans out. Do you have Cost Plus out there? They are great for that stuff. That or Pier 1, though they tend to be more expensive.
Consider perhaps one of the large plastic bench/chests used for decks and patios. That would give you the necessary storage, durability and could always be used later outdoors when the kids outgrow toys.
Craigslist, freecycle or even a garage sale or Goodwill. A nice big hurkin' dresser would do. Big drawers, flat top. It would work. Then you can put some small bins with lids underneath - and there ya go. Plus, it's extra crafty space to pull out if you need it. Just clear the top.
That's a hilarious title 
Storables is a good place. I'm basket crazy - Cost Plus has lots of reasonably priced baskets
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