Moving out to go to University means nothing but a ton of stuff in a very cramped room. Packing is the perfect time to purge and organize! But what do you get rid of? What do you keep? What do you do with all the memories?

Sorting: Keep, Maybe, Toss

As you are going through your things, label three large boxes KEEP, MAYBE, TOSS.

  • TOSS box should be all items you are getting rid of. Pick out items you can donate to local clothing banks, school programs, and shelters to reduce waste. Throw out the rest.
  • MAYBE box should be things you are unsure about. Go through this box again and as you do, ask yourself:
    Who might enjoy this more than me?
    Do I a lready have something else with the same memory?
  • Your KEEP box should be full of items that you wish to keep requiring appropriate storage.

Where do I Store Everything?

Here are some great organizational storage solutions:

  1. Start a photo wall. Pictures are one of the best ways to hold on to memories.
    1. Install additional storage such as bookshelves or drawers. Use boxes, baskets, and cubbies for organized storage.
    2. Take photos of some of your memories and create an album rather than keeping all of the items themselves to save space.
    3. Store things in clear plastic containers with labels. You can put them in the basement storage room, under the stairs or even in the garage.

Where do you keep your memories?

Photo 1: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrroIMJMddJhG0st2Ob71hLGGgbRZzjztND0GIGMCk1opvUFdSi1GMoUXKQXvXp_X9SwEet38RQSbrfB1aZjqMEH_niFAzOXfB9xchRqspmVvBHNGdzZgWDzfQZGh3YUYnDqIfi_USexf/s1600/4931320253_e 13067e49d_o.jpg
Photo 2:
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/closet/cubesBins?productId=10029538&N=166
Photo 3:
http://www.myfavourite.com.au/my-life-story-memories-book.html
Photo 4: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/closet/cubesBins?productId=10000157&N=166&Nao=20

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