
How To Tackle Memory Clutter (a.k.a. Sentimental Clutter) In a M…

Bob Harper's At-Home Workout Tips + Rachael's Fire Roasted Tomat…

Jenny McCarthy Talks "The Masked Singer" + Rach's Pasta With Por…

Tommy DiDario's Gluten-Free Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies + Rach…

Dr. Oz On How To Cope With Pandemic Stress + Rach's Mushroom Ris…

Original "Queer Eye" Grooming Expert Kyan Douglas Shares His Fav…

How Long Garlic Can Last In The Fridge, According To Rachael | Q…

How To Make French Onion and Porcini Risotto | Rachael Ray

How To Make John Cusimano's Pink Champagne "Moulin Rouge" Cockta…

Wireless Phone Charger + Car Mount: Viewer Shows Off Her New Fav…

Can a Smart Water Bottle Actually Help You Drink More Water? One…

Portable Heated Chair: Why This Viewer Is Loving It During The P…

How To Make "Tandoori" Chicken In a Regular Oven | Nadiya Hussain

How To Make Browned Butter Rice | Nadiya Hussain

How To Make Utica Tomato Pie | Rachael Ray

Deals From Rue La La: Faux Fur Throw, Stuart Weitzman Leather Bo…

Rach's French Onion Risotto + Kyan Douglas Shares His Favorite A…

How To Make Beef Brutus | Rachael Ray's Steak Caesar Salad

How To Order The Right Size Every Time (+ save money!) | Online …

60-Second Guided Meditation | Andy From Headspace

How To Make Banoffee Pie The Royal Family Way With Prince Charle…
Did you know there's a name for all of the sentimental items you've been collecting over the years? You know — all the artwork, plaques and medals you can't seem to part with?
It's called "memory clutter" (or sentimental clutter), and professional organizer Peter Walsh knows how to tackle it.
"Memory clutter — this is the stuff that you're worried if you let go of, you'll lose the memory," Peter explains.
But if you're looking to downsize, like studio audience member Natalie, or you're just looking to make more space, some sentimental items inevitably need to go — and you have to begin by finding the truly treasured items in the pile.
"When everything is important," Peter says, "nothing is important." (He has a point!)
So, get your family's opinion on what's most important to keep and display the "best of the best" with honor and respect.
For instance, though her sons are grown and out of the house, Natalie doesn't want to get rid of all of their medals — so Peter made a beautiful board display of their most treasured accolades.

And for the stuff that doesn't make the cut, Peter suggests you take photos and make a memory book to commemorate those items before letting them go.
What would we do without his organizing wisdom?!