Works For Me: DVD Case

I think there's a good chance that every mom in America is already doing what I'm about to tell you, and you're all going to look at me and wonder, "Does she really think that's innovative?," and in fact no, I do not, but I'm tired and temporarily running out of WFMW tips so I'll go ahead and tell you anyway.

We keep all the kids' DVDs in a regular CD case.  This keeps them from scattering the plastic DVD jackets all over the living room when they're looking for a particular disc.  It's also quite handy when we're leaving on a long car trip.  We can grab the whole DVD collection and dash.

So, here's hoping that your tip is considerably more creative than mine--link away, below!  Guidelines for WFMW can be found here.

(Oh, and by the way, last week the overwhelming majority of you thought that we should have a mix of "themed" WFMWs mixed in with the "free-for-all" version.  So here's the plan: from now on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH will be a themed variety.  I'll give you plenty of notice what the theme is, don't worry.  Speaking of which, if you have any brilliant theme ideas, e-mail me at the address on my sidebar.  Remember, we need to keep the theme fairly broad and appealing to a large group of people.  For example, something relating only to parents of preschoolers, or vegetarians, or lactose-intolerant astronauts, or claustrophobic Swedes might be a tad too specific.)

Comments

[Overwhelemd!]

Shannon, this sounds like a great idea to me! I can't tell you how frustrating it can be when my little one is chanting "Nemo" over and over while I'm struggling to get the Nemo DVD out of it's case, breaking nails as I go!

Thanks for sharing.

[Ann Kroeker]

Someone else showed me this idea, and it totally makes sense, saves space, etc. Thanks for another great tip.

[An Ordinary Mom]

If it works for you, then it works for me! Thanks for always hosting. I love reading your tips!

[Kimm]

This is a great idea and such a space saver! Thanks for sharing:)

[Laura in KY]

Yes, yes! We do this too! We have a few different cases. One for music cd's, one for sermons & other messages, one for books on cd, and one for dvd's. It is a great way to keep things organized!

Laura in KY

[Adventures In Babywearing]

Well, I am one of the moms that DIDN'T already think of this, and it makes so much sense...

[Chrystal]

I'm glad you gave this tip. I'm using this system but I still have all of my cases stowed away...just in case. Ugh. I've got to start letting things go :)

[Jessica]

That's a great idea - we're Star Trek fans in our house, and my husband put all our Trek DVD's in one of those big folders. It's so easy to find the different seasons now!

peace of Christ to you,
Jessica

[Tammy's Recipes]

I love any tips to save space! Yours is a good one :) Thanks! :)

[Amy Jane]

This is fun; thanks for hostessing!

[Myfriendconnie]

OK, now you know. I'm a big, huge dork! I messed up twice! I'm soooooo sorry! Please, don't hate me because I'm link-challenged. #22 is the one that works.

Sorry!

[Michelle]

We do that with DVDs and it's still a good idea. What I'd like to do it copy all of our old VHS tapes onto DVDs. My sister has done that and I keep meaning to do it too and clear out a bunch of space in our family room currently taken up with VHS tapes.

[Jodi]

I also keep my computer-program DVD-shaped things in my CD case. :)

[mod*mom]

makes sense

[Kate]

Thanks for hosting this - great idea to do themes once a month. Am I the only one wondering what people might put about claustrophobic Swedes, though? (and would that one only be about Northern Europeans or would the root veg qualify?)

[Kim]

We use the cases, too and they work so well. I have separate one for me and the girls, then separate ones for CDs, DVDs, and computer games. The girls love the "ownership" of having their own cases.

previously known as peanut butter and jelly in the vcr

[Emily]

The dvd storage tip is news to me, so there are at least two of us.

Okay, so I am a fairly regular reader, although I mostly lurk. I don't often feel like I have much new to add to the dicussion.

Anyhow, this comment to to make a request. You have mentioned before that feel that you are specifically called to have your kids in public school. I would love to read more about how the Lord brought you through that decision making process and what the challenges are. We are at the beginning of making these decisions for our oldest. I know a ton of moms that are intentional and prayerful about homeschooling their kids but the all the public school moms that I know seemed to just end up there, you know? So, I don't know if it's kosher to make a request that someone blog about a certain topic, but that is what I am doing.

Also, since I am commenting and it is already long I'll say that you have a great blog, the blogging basics blog is a super idea and totally meets a need that is out there, and works for me wednesday is super helpful!

[Jennifer, Snapshot]

Okay--yes, I've heard of it, but I've never implemented it, so maybe this will give me the nudge? Those DVD cases take up too much space, AND I have a toddler who can work the DVD himself, and of course he scatters them all around.

Love the once a month theme idea.

[Nic]

Your blog is so inspiring!

[Becky]

Actually, Shannon, I do not do that! What a terrific idea. Why didn't I think of that before? Duh? Brilliance! I am so doing that now. I hope you have a great week. And, just so you know, your post about the royal family...yeah, I spent probably close to an hour reading about them and looking at pictures. Thanks! :O

[Valerie]

No, everybody does not do that (me) already. That is a good idea. I need to do something with our mass of cd's and this might just be the solution.
Thanks!

[Fiddledeedee (It Coulda' Been Worse)]

I live with a houseful of barbarians who cannot seem to get the DVD back into the case, not matter how organized I make them. DVDs end up under the sofa, used as coasters, and I've even discovered one outside. My problems may be to widespread for any type of help. But, I love this idea. And I'm willing to give it a go.

[Dawn]

What about inexxpensive or creative ways to celebrate Valentine's Day for February?

[Heather L.]

We do this, too. It's a real sanity-saver. Thanks for sharing and hosting!

[jeana]

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