diff --git a/boxes/views.py b/boxes/views.py
index de6e8d8..ad6b6e4 100644
--- a/boxes/views.py
+++ b/boxes/views.py
@@ -78,6 +78,8 @@ def add_things(request, box_id):
             if created_count > 0:
                 success_message = f'Added {created_count} thing{"s" if created_count > 1 else ""} successfully.'
             formset = ThingFormSet()
+    else:
+        formset = ThingFormSet()
     
     return render(request, 'boxes/add_things.html', {
         'box': box,