It’s that time of year again. Summer’s nearing its end and before you know it, we’ll be packing up the floaties and prepping the pumpkins. Where does the time go?
With loads of work happening at home and the kids back in school, it’s a great time of year to sort through that backlog of sentimental keepsakes you’ve been hanging on to.
If a little pre-sorting purge is in order, check out our list of 15 things to let go of now: memento edition to clear that sentimental keepsake clutter.
PRO TIP: Gear up for the school year with archival boxes. Set up one box for each member of your family to coincide with the school year. Set limits by choosing the amount you want to keep now and save only the best at the end of the year.
15 Things to Let Go of Now: Memento Edition
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Overflow trophies from childhood
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Valueless sports memorabilia
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Cards without a meaningful note
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Redundant kid art
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School advertisements
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Giant dioramas and posters (take a picture)
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Old stuffed animals
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Items that are no longer meaningful
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Moldy keepsakes
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Moth-eaten clothing
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Reminders of past traumas
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Extra invitations to your wedding (keep three)
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Old travel brochures
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Anything that makes you feel sad, angry, or anxious
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Pleasing everyone
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