The Dollar Tree Find That Keeps Card Games Neat & Tidy

Do you remember how fun it was to spend an hour or two playing cards with your family? Maybe you thrilled at beating your parents at War or tormented them with a dreaded round of 52 Pick Up. Even kids as young as three can appreciate the fun that a round of Memory Match offers, while older kids can enjoy beating their parents at UNO or Slapjack. However, it's important to keep all your card games in good condition so they can continue to be used for years. Over time, the boxes they originally come in can get frayed or worn from repeated use, making it easier for cards to slip out here and there. If this has ever happened to you, try organizing your card games with a great Dollar Tree find: plastic translucent storage boxes.

TikTok often showcases underrated Dollar Tree items, and TikToker @mrs.kayla.gaines shares an inexpensive way to corral all your card games with a simple storage solution you'll find in the kitchenware aisle. There are two options to choose from: one that clicks shut on the long sides and comes in packs of two, or one that is sold separately and clicks shut on the shorter sides. You'll likely just have to choose what your local Dollar Tree has in stock. Because these containers are made of sturdy plastic, they'll protect your card games from moisture and from getting bent. Furthermore, if you want to organize your whole game closet, also check out TikTok's genius trick for tidy board game storage.

To begin, count how many card games and decks of playing cards you want to store. Then, head to your local Dollar Tree and look for some small translucent plastic storage boxes. You may find the Plastic Food Storage Boxes that come in packs of two, or you could discover the larger Translucent Boxes – both cost $1.25 each. Use a box for every card game, and if it has rules, consider placing the rule card on the bottom or cutting it from the packaging to make it easier to resolve those pesky disputes over who is right. You can then stack the containers on top of one another and store them on a shelf or in a bin.

For even more organization nirvana, pick up your trusty label maker to mark each box from the side with the name of the card game. This is especially helpful if you're going to stack the storage containers. That way, you can look at the stacked games and determine Crazy 8s from Five Crowns at a glance. An alternative labeling solution is to cut out the names of the card games from their original packaging and tape them to the side of the translucent containers. For oversized card games that can't fit in the snack-size boxes, try storing them in sandwich containers from Dollar Tree instead.