Mom Hack Monday: How We Reorganized Our Game Closet (and Got SO Much Space Back) 🎲✨
If your house is anything like ours… games somehow multiply overnight 😅
Between family game nights, kid favorites, and all the “just one more” purchases, our game/coat closet had turned into a completely overstuffed mess.
Boxes stacked. Pieces everywhere. And somehow the one game we actually wanted was always at the bottom 🙃
So I finally decided…
👉 we needed a better system.
The Problem with Game Boxes
Here’s the thing no one really talks about:
👉 Game boxes take up SO much unnecessary space.
They’re bulky, awkward to stack, and usually half full of air.
Which is fine… until you’re trying to maximize space in a real-life home (not a Pinterest pantry 😂).
The Simple Hack That Changed Everything
Instead of keeping everything in the original boxes…
👉 I switched to zipper storage bags for the games.
These are the exact ones I used:
Mesh Zipper Storage Bags I Used
They come in multiple sizes and are:
Durable
Reusable
Slightly see-through so you can see what’s inside
Perfect for organizing everything from toys to puzzles
What I Did (Super Simple)
Here’s exactly how I transformed our closet:
1️⃣ Took Games Out of the Boxes
Yep… I said it.
I removed the bulky boxes (for most games) and kept:
Game pieces
Cards
Dice
Instructions
2️⃣ Cut Out the Game Titles
I cut the title off the original box and turned it into a label.
👉 This makes it SO easy to know what’s in each bag without digging.
3️⃣ Added the Label to the Zipper
I attached the label right to the zipper so everything feels organized and intentional (not just thrown in a bag).
4️⃣ Sorted Everything Into Bags
Each game got its own bag—and suddenly…
✨ Everything took up WAY less space
✨ No more sliding stacks of boxes
✨ Way easier for Lennon to grab and put back
What Stayed in Boxes
Now—this didn’t work for every single game.
Some games just:
Have larger boards
Or don’t fit well into bags
👉 Those took priority on the shelf.
So instead of trying to force everything into one system, I used a hybrid approach:
Bags for most games
Shelf space for the few that needed it
The Result = SO Much More Space
I cannot even explain how much better this closet feels now.
It’s:
Cleaner
Easier to maintain
Way more functional
And best of all…
👉 We can actually SEE and use our games again.
Mom Win: Lennon Can Help 🎉
One of my favorite parts of this?
Lennon can easily:
Grab a game
Help clean up
Put things back where they belong
Which means less work for me 🙌
Why This Hack Works So Well
This is one of those simple shifts that:
Maximizes small spaces
Reduces clutter
Makes everyday life easier
And it’s not just for games—you could use this for:
Puzzles
Craft supplies
Toys
Travel activities
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a bigger house…
sometimes you just need a better system.
This took a little time upfront, but it has made such a difference in our day-to-day life.
And anything that makes mom life easier?
👉 I’m all in.
Also here’s some of our favorite games: https://liketk.it/61R7v
Save this for your next home reset 🏡✨
And tell me—are you team “keep the boxes” or ready to ditch them like I did? 😄
xoxo,
Katie