Summary: Declutter tips for tackling sentimental items<br> <br> You listeners often ask for declutter tips when tackling sentimental items.<br> What should you do with a talented family member’s paintings?<br> What about that box of childhood mementos?<br> How about the yellowed wedding dress hanging in the far recesses of the closet?<br> Although the “stuff” in question differs from query to query, the underlying obstacle is always the same: What’s the best way to let go of clutter that’s laced with emotion?<br> First things first: There’s nothing wrong with keeping sentimental items around; there’s nothing wrong with displaying them, either. If your sentimental stuff fills you with joy, love, and fullness then I suggest you keep it close.<br> The problem, however, is when sentimental items hold you down and hold you back.<br> If your home is overwhelmed with sentimental items, it’s hard to make room for creating new memories in the present.<br> This week, I take the emotion out of the clutter by offering 7 strategic declutter tips to tidy up the sentimental stuff.<br> <br> Note: This is Part One of a Two-Part series on sentimental clutter. Listen to Part Two <a href="https://www.mamaminimalist.com/092/">here</a>. <br> <br> * Access this week’s Show Notes <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/declutter-sentimental-items/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Try <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/061/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">#061: How to Stay Motivated When Decluttering Gets Hard</a>.<br> *Love the show? Help it grow by leaving a quick review! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!)<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br>
