There are the memories we keep inside our hearts and then there is the stuff given to us from those we want to remember. My grandmother passed away this month. As I think about all the memories I have of her, I am reminded that some things we hold onto can clutter our life. Actual memories live in our minds and hearts but we keep many tangible items that represent memories too.  This is where the clutter happens!

• Sentimental – holds real memories of a person or event

• Historical – holds generational and family lineage information

• Just Because – those things that are neither sentimental or historical

Of the items you are keeping “for memory sake”, decide which category they fall in and then re-evaluate.

Want to read more helpful tips on organizing memorabilia? Check out my blog post called Holding On to Our Memories or Organizing Memorabilia.

“It’s the memory of the person that is most important, not the stuff.” ~ Natalie Conrad