It seems like a lot of linens come in these little plastic zippered cases. I can never throw them away and have collected quite an assortment of them.
Every single one of Isaac's game boxes looks like this...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Children's Game Storage
Have any of you wanted to pull out your hair, or the hair of your children, at the game boxes they thrash?
It seems like a lot of linens come in these little plastic zippered cases. I can never throw them away and have collected quite an assortment of them.
So I took out the cardboard packaging and used it as a template to cut out the Cootie Bug front and back cover...
I put the cardboard back in place and added a Ziploc bag inside to hold the tiny pieces and dice. Ahhhhh....much better. I no longer fret over thrashed boxes.
My goal is too do this with many of his boardgames. If only they made them tall and rectangular for Chutes & Ladders and Candyland.
It seems like a lot of linens come in these little plastic zippered cases. I can never throw them away and have collected quite an assortment of them.
That is a great idea. I usually use those to store linens that are not used often, storing childrens toys, games and blocks is something I hadn't though of. Jackie
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Smart! I have a few of those that I didn't know what to do with! I might use them for puzzles and such! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThat certainly gives new meaning to Linens & Things. That's probably the best innaugural WFMW post I've ever read!
ReplyDeleteOMG you just simplified my life. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI use these little clear baggies for everything! In fact, my WFMW post shares how I use them for camping storage. Storing them for games is one thing I hadn't thought of yet! Welcome to your first WFMW!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Have an awesome day!
ReplyDelete~Michelle :)
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Love this idea! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great Idea! I have tons of those zippered plastic bags around the house that I can't seem to throw away either!
ReplyDeleteVery smart!
ReplyDeleteBummer, my husband finally made me get rid of these b/c I hadn't used them . I guess I will start saving them again and I'll be ready when the boys start playing board games. Great tip!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. My daughter isn't quite to the stage where she plays games yet, but we are getting close and I know I would be getting neurotic over the boxes. This seems like a much better alternative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a PERFECTLY great idea!! I keep the plastic ziploc bags like those too but had not thought of what exactly to do with them!! THANKS!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome idea. Boy do I wish I had saved these little plastic containers over the years. Going to have to start to collect them again.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I use those plastic zipper bags when traveling so that I can grab a quick change of clothing if needed. International travel with a toddler that threw up 8 hours in to the flight taught me to be prepared. Love the game idea though now that we don't travel as much
ReplyDeleteThat is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThats a great idea.... I'm kicking myself now for throwing all those bags away! phooey!
ReplyDeleteI HAVE pulled my hair out over this...I too need bigger, rectangular ones for candy land and chutes and ladders! B:)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Liz
I have those exact bags in my van. I use them for books and groups of kid meal toys. I don't have to keep the good toys out there and if one "accidentally" gets tossed in a van clean out, oh well.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!!! Off to check and see what zipper bags I have saved:)
ReplyDeletehadn't thought of that one! I use them to hold each of my customers different projects (fabric, pattern, idea drawings, measurements etc.) and slip a label into the pocket - - that way no ones project gets confused with someone elses.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I have a drawer full of those bags.
ReplyDeleteI saw something similar in a magazine a few years ago. She used those sticky backed velcro dots and attached the game boards that were to big for the bag on to the wall. It made for some cute wall hangings and it got them off the floor.
Brilliant! I've just been using large ziploc bags and doing the same thing....ours are the puzzle boxes more than games......but I do always save those zipper bags!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a smart mama! I'll be collecting those from now on.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea and I just tossed the ones I had been saving to USE for something.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment, Beckie! Hope you were able to plow through your own laundry mountain last week.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun seeing all the projects!!! Thanks for hosting such a fun carnival!
Those bags are such wonderful organizers! Great idea! I used some of mine in a different way. I'll have to post it soon. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea, I am always bagging up puzzles and quilt projects- I love those bags!
ReplyDeleteI use those bags to store games too, but never thought to put a pic of the box in the pocket. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is so clever!! I'm definitely using that idea. My son's Hungry Hippo game won't fit back in the box when it's put together.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI do something similar with heavy duty ziploc bags - but this is much better with the size and the zipper. Awesome. =)
This is a great idea! I always save those zippered bags too, and never know quite what to do with them! I will now put them to good use!!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is such a fabulous idea...Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIngenious idea! Much more indestructible. There is a lot of wasted space in game boxes too!
ReplyDeleteI use mesh zippered laundry to hold toy sets together. I have created several for work. I make a label on an index card and laminate with my laminator, attach to the zipper with a zip tie and put the bags in my organizing tubs.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds!! I use the same system : )
ReplyDeleteoh wow, that's neat. I have never thought of that before. I'm gonna have to try that out. Great tip!
ReplyDeleteGREAT IDEA. I use these zip bags for some of my kids play sets never thought about using them for their games.
ReplyDeleteWow, great ideas! I, too, have a major disdain with the construction of childrens game boxes. I love what you've done (in the other post with the lemonade can too).
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! I also save those zippered bags & will use them for my classroom games and puzzles. (but not for another month!)
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