5 Tips To Managing Childhood Mementos

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It’s been decades since you’ve grown out of those baby clothes, and your medals from the first sports game you won have gone rusty. Yet, it’s hard to let go.

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If you’re facing issues letting go of childhood mementos, fret not. An online community reveals ten strategies to help you preserve memories and storage space.

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Making Space for Your Future

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Many users suggest getting your old photos scanned or digitized. “Check if any other relatives want the hard copies, and if not, throw away anything you don’t want to frame,” writes one commenter.

As a user puts it, “I know there’s a lot, but once they’re gone, they’re gone. Things you may not want now will be exactly what you crave when you’re older.”

One brilliant commenter unravels the plan for a “cleaning party” that’ll help you avoid becoming a hoarder.” What you think is useless might just be “the thing” your friend is looking for.

Imagine cleaning up and making history at the same time. One member suggests donating any local memorabilia, such as T-shirts from a youth league or ephemera (flyers, brochures, etc.) to the local historical society.

When a commenter sold their mother’s home, they had to sift through heaps of items. They consulted their siblings, and after confirming that no one wanted any of the items, they threw away things that were “ratty and worn out” or anything they couldn’t see themselves “putting on display.”

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5 Tips To Managing Childhood Mementos

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It’s been decades since you’ve grown out of those baby clothes, and your medals from the first sports game you won have gone rusty. Yet, it’s hard to let go.

If you’re facing issues letting go of childhood mementos, fret not. An online community reveals ten strategies to help you preserve memories and storage space.

Making Space for Your Future

Many users suggest getting your old photos scanned or digitized. “Check if any other relatives want the hard copies, and if not, throw away anything you don’t want to frame,” writes one commenter.

Digitizing Photos

As a user puts it, “I know there’s a lot, but once they’re gone, they’re gone. Things you may not want now will be exactly what you crave when you’re older.”

Scrapbook

One brilliant commenter unravels the plan for a “cleaning party” that’ll help you avoid becoming a hoarder.” What you think is useless might just be “the thing” your friend is looking for.

A Cleaning Party

Imagine cleaning up and making history at the same time. One member suggests donating any local memorabilia, such as T-shirts from a youth league or ephemera (flyers, brochures, etc.) to the local historical society.

Making History

Unusable Items

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