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Today we're talking about how sort, simplify and declutter sentimental items. We're using the method called "the Legacy List" created by Matt Paxton and outlined in his book "Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff."
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🖤 TIME STAMPS
00:00 The Legacy List Game Plan for Sentimental Items
02:00 What is a Legacy List?
04:00 What should I do with childhood artwork?
05:50 How do I sort keepsake items?
09:38 Did this help me become who I am today?
11:33 What do I do with collections of things?
13:22 What should I do with old or unfinished scrapbooks?
17:54 What do you do with old year books?
20:03 How do I handle other people's special items?
26:51 What about old instruments?
29:15 Record the stories of special things
30:43 What to do when you feel overwhelmed with sentimental things
34:00 Letter jackets, prom dresses & graduation gowns - oh my!
35:32 What should I do with my old wedding dress?
36:31 How do I sort & declutter old photos?
39:14 You've got this!
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:: M O S T P O P U L A R V I D E O S R I G H T N O W ::
57 Things We No Longer Buy: https://youtu.be/jTX02y0nJBw
Organized Minimalist HOUSE TOUR: https://youtu.be/qP7R_cvgwYs
Cook MORE, Clean LESS: https://youtu.be/0t1ulgDtoDA
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