Stores Away is a term used to describe the act of putting something away for safekeeping. Stowing is the act of packing or storing something in a secure place, while laysby is a term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to a payment plan where goods are paid for over time. Together, these two terms can be used to describe the act of storing something away for safekeeping, either by paying for it in full or by setting up a payment plan.