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If you've had the itch to tackle your spring cleaning but haven't been quite ready to part with some items, consider using your digital camera to help you overcome this obstacle.

 

Peter Walsh, an internationally known organizing expert, contributor to O  Magazine and who now has his own television show on clearing clutter, recommends taking photos of items that have sentimental value but are no longer needed. Many people have boxes filled with toys, childhood clothing, art projects and other mementos. While there is nothing wrong with keeping a memory box with a few of your sentimental favorites, if they are claiming valuable closet space or keeping your car from being parked in the garage, it's time to tackle this issue.

 

Walsh recommends first taking photos of many of the items you have chosen to donate. "The most important thing is the memory, not the item itself," he counsels. Take as many photos as you like of the items and know that you will always have those pictures to reflect upon during nostalgic moments. In fact, this is an excellent way of preserving items such as craft projects or drawings as those may not stand the test of time in storage; they may become faded or damaged based upon weather interactions, storage method and other factors. Photos of those same projects, however, have the potential to have a longer life.

 

It's important to then box all the items up and donate them; don't leave the box around for any length of time as this will cause second-guessing and doubt. Using the snapshot method will allow you to keep the warm memories while creating a clutter-free space.

 

 

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