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]

kitchen tips or cooking tips

[Jennifer]

Great organizing tip!

[Lauren S.]

We have a small case, but not one large enough to fit all our DVDs. We need one like yours! Thanks!

[Elisa]

Believe it or not, we did this for ourselves years ago (not because we left the cases on the living room floor, but because we had little room to store our oversized collection), but have yet to put in place for the kids. Thanks for the kick in the pants to get it going!

However, the girls got disc players from their almost uncle for Christmas and we encouraged them to use their allowance to buy cases to carry their CDs with them (on vacation, in particular). So, I guess we're moving the right direction!

Blessings,
Elisa

www.laundry-alternative.net

[Babystepper]

My husband has made me do this with all DVDs, CDs and games for a while now. It really is great. I'm glad you shared it, because there are still a lot of women out there suffering from "Little-Case Syndrome"

[Everyday Mommy]

Okay, I confess...(head hanging in shame)...I've never thought of this. But, it is a fantastic idea! You have no idea how much aggrevation you've saved me. I'm heading to Target to pick one up today.

[Caroline]

I have kept my computer games in a holder like this for awhile but never thought to put the movie DVD's in one. HA!

[Paige]

We do the same here! It has really cut down on having scratched disks as well.

[Jenn E]

Well I hadn't thought of that! Great idea. I was just thinking how ugly it looked to have all those cases on display in our living room. I'm going to have to do this. Thanks! :)

[An Iowa Mom]

Actually ... no, I hadn't thought of this. I do it with the kids COMPUTER games, but not their DVD's. What a great idea! We have several cases that are destroyed because the boys get them out to watch and the girls "play with" and "destroy" them!

Thanks! I'm off to Target to get a case RIGHT NOW! I am going to get one for the Game Cube games too ... then everythng will be organized together in the playroom closet.

GREAT IDEA!

[Amberly]

This is the first WFMW that I've done! It's a great idea! Thanks!

[mommablogger]

We've actually done that for a while. We went on a long car ride and hooked up a tiny tv with a dvd player in the backseat to keep the kids occupied for such a long drive. They were happy, we were happy, and the drive didn't seem nearly as long.

[Julie]

We have used something similar for the past year. It works very well!

[Mari]

That IS a good idea, and No, I hadn't thought of it!

[Kathy of Tales of the HavinsNest]

Good idea. We used to use a similar idea.

[amblin]

I must be the last mom in the world to catch on to this but I had NEVER thought of doing that! What a great idea! I'm off to Target to get one this week. We are forever having to look for lost DVD's etc. It will be wonderful to have them all have a "home" in the same place! And a place with a zipper?!?! Even better! LOL

[Pieces]

See, I think that is a great idea and would never have thought of it. Maybe I'll do that with Boykiddos Xbox games!

[Mommy Dearest]

You mean there are actually living rooms without DVD cases everywhere? Sounds good to me!

[Shannon in Arizona]

Oh hey I heard from a friend last week and we were talking about this. She said Target actually carried DVD carrying cases. Just like the CD one's. I guess you can even put the graphic work in the slip cover too. I know my kids only seem to remember the movie when the see the cover. Going to "heaven" today (Target) and I was gonna look for them.....

[misslionheart]

This was going to be one of my Tackles! Thanks for your help!
I'm tackling the books under the bed today!

[Flybaby_Amy]

I love the tip about the kids' DVD's... I hadn't thought of that! I think I'll add one of those cases to my WalMart list.

I just discovered your blog a few days ago & I'm enjoying it. I posted my own first WFMW tip today!

[Fairion]

Space saving tips are always a plus. And for us this also helps save the dvd itself.

[Williamsmommy]

I just think that is the greatest idea--especially since we are planning so many day/vacation trips for 07 ----and also it helps to not make a DVD tower(UGLY) visible or a DVD pile anymore....GREAT IDEA!

[Linda]

Great tip!

Linda

[J.Fergie]

Hi Shannon!

We actually don't do this with DVDs -- what a great idea. We do do it with the girls' CDs though.

The once-a-month themed WFMW is perfect. Looking forward to it.

[peach]

We haven't done this with DVDs either, just CDS. Thanks for the tip!

Mine is up, too, for a change ; )

[Kit]

We do this with our software. The problem is that, now that the kids are getting older, there are a LOT more of their programs than mine. Well, it seems that way sometimes. I need to get off my rusty dusty and go purchase a second case so that the kids can have their own organizer. Great tip, though! I just posted my first WFMW, so I hope I did it right.

[janet]

I think I am the last mom who has done this. I don't know why I am holding back.

[jen]

Sounds like a great idea to me....I have finally posted my first WFMW....yes I'm a virgin to this...LOL! Come check me out....I dont think I linked you correctly.....I think I did my whole web page.....I'm too smart on these things.....so glad you host these things....

For an idea for the themed WFMW how about a Valentine theme....crafts, dinners, snacks for kids, decor for parties for adults and kids, gift ideas for parents , grandparents, and spouses...
waht do you think?

[janet]

will you delete my number 106 please. I put on the wrong link. SO sorry.

[Tammie]

I love this idea but what do you do with all of the cases the DVDs come out of? Throw them away?? That makes me nervous because what if you want to get rid of a no longer watched DVD on eBay or a garage sale or something?

[chilihead]

Lactose-intolerant Swedes! Funny!

[Jerri]

Great tip Shannon!

How about themes that are based on different rooms in the house? Like a kitchen theme, bedroom theme, etc.

I posted about space savers in kids rooms that work really great for our big family, but will work for any size family with small bedroom issues.

http://trophyofgodsgrace.blogspot.com/2007/01/wfmw-solutions-for-small-bedrooms.html

[Jenn]

I think that's a great idea! It seems like such an obvious thing to do yet the thought has never entered my mind. Space saving at it's finest. I know what I'm going to do today!

[Lara Gallagher]

Great idea. I saw a friend of mine doing this last week but I haven't done it yet myself. Thanks for the tips!

[jessica]

I posted and linked to your site. Please let me know if I did anything wrong. This is my first post. I love your site!

[Nancy]

I'm in for today.

Love your idea....just don't do what I did.
I put all of my music CD collection in one of those and I have lost it......in my house.
I moved here three years ago and have not been able to find it since. (pathetic, I know!) It is so frustrating to see the cases and not be able to find the CD's.
Grrr....it will probably show up in a box marked "canning jars" or something. I was a bit brain dead near the end of my packing.

[Sarah]

No, I hadn't thought of that, and I think I'm going to go do it right now because I need to do some sort of organizing project or my brain will explode. I think it's a great idea.

I am not throwing away the cases, but I will put them in the closet...

[Susan G.]

I have meant get a case for my DVD's for a long time. (Put it on the list for Target!!)

Shannon - please don't feel you need to post a tip every week - hosting Works for me Wednesdays is helpful enough!!

[GiBee]

I hadn't thought of this idea ... thank you for sharing it!!! So ... do you throw out the original jewel case the DVDs came in?

[Mike]

My wife and I do that same thing with our sons' DVDs. We use a disc spindle, though.

Have a great Wednesday.

Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/

[Emily]

Does "call a professional!" count as a WFMW tip? ;) Well, at 39 weeks pregnant, it sure worked for me today!

[Brandi]

Claustrophobic Swedes? *snort*

[JD]

This is my favorite we have only the three tier TV Stand and it makes storage so much easier!

[A Juggling Mum]

This is so simple but so brilliant :) Space saving and sanity saving, I love it!. I'm going to get myself one of those folders next time I'm in at the shops.

[Laurie]

Not everyone knows the DVD tip. We've been doing it for a few years and everytime a friend notices they're amazed.

Shannon, I want to thank you for WFMW. The best part for me has been finding lots of new blogs to follow!

[Theresa ♥]

What a neat idea! I didn't know this neat idea, so you shared something new with me. *smile*

[HolyMama!]

mike and i are in bed (keeping it PG here, relax), and i go 'huh.' mike asks what i'm talking about. i point to your post and say, 'look. how smart. shannon puts all her dvds in a cd case - like for car trips.'

mike said, 'I DID THAT! i did that on the last car trip!"

me: oh. yeah. so you did.

mike: why is it so smart when shannon does it? (fake pouty)

and to that i just say i dunno. she's The Shannon and you're not.

no. of course i didn't. hee hee.

[Jayme]

I have been trying to figure out what to do with all of our DVD's so after reading this I went out to Wal-Mart and purchased a CD case and put all of our DVD's in it!!! Thanks for the great tip

[Barbara H.]

Thought last night of another "themed" WFMW idea. I was think of something and wishing there was a forum where I could ask other ladies for ideas, and thought, that might be a good theme: "You ask a question" -- an opportunity for ladies to ask for help or ideas on a housekeeping or childraising (or whatever) question they have.

[Sarah]

This is my first week doing "Works For Me Wednesday" and I am so excited! Hope I can offer a worthwhile tip for someone out there because I know I have gotten many from you all already. :) Happy Blogging!