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#143 Title:
The Big O: Sentimental Clutter
Special Guest: Monica Ricci
Organizing Expert, Motivational Speaker, Author and Founder of Catalyst Organizing Solutions, LLC.
Description: Are you a memorabiliac? A big sap collector? A memento-master? Are your shelves covered in “special” knick-knacks? Now come on, don’t get all teary-eyed on us. We’re in the same boat - we love sentimental things just like you - but sometimes it can get out of control! What to keep and what NOT to keep - that is the question. Monica Ricci, The Big O organizer, is here to help us with answers.
Duration: 48:43
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Index
00:22 V&J Contest!
01:31 Sentimental Clutter
04:24 Is it Clutter or Sentimental?
10:45 Real-Life Situations
22:17 About Monica Ricci
23:18 Special Listener Comment
24:00 O' Baby! Product: VoiceQuilt
26:54 Paper Memorabilia
32:45 Children's Clothing
37:12 Preserve with Photos
39:51 Let Time Pass
45:19 Closing Comments
47:45 Closing Track: The Way I Am
Click here to see other episodes in The Big O: Organization Series.
Remember you can email us anytime at questions@vickyandjen.com and we'll ask
Monica your organizing questions!
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About Monica Ricci
Monica Ricci is a speaker and the author of Organize Your Office In No Time, a busy person's reference for taking control and being more effective, productive and successful at work. Monica is Past President of the Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and was named one of the nation's "Organizing Elite" by Forbes Magazine. She has been an expert guest on both radio and television, including the nationally syndicated Clark Howard Radio Show. Monica is also a regular expert organizer on the popular Home and Garden Television show, MISSION: Organization.
Monica's articles have appeared in such diverse publications as Airtran Airways, Arrivals Magazine, Men's Edge Magazine and Advisor Today Magazine. Some of Monica's clients include Earthlink, Longhorn, Paramount Pictures, The US Court of Appeals, GE Capital, Special Olympics Georgia, and Kennesaw State University.
She also teaches national teleclasses and as a speaker, she presents seminars, workshops and motivational keynotes on time management, procrastination, getting organized and living a powerful, simpler life. Recently Monica teamed up with Beazer Homes to design homes where storage spaces make sense, living spaces feel great, and life can be simple.
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Helpful Resources
Home Inventory
Have you got a lot to lose? Would you remember everything you owned if you had a house fire, burglary or other disaster? Probably not. This show is about having a home inventory. Whether it is on paper or the computer, there are things you need to know to justify your losses and protect the things that are important to you.
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Kids Create!
Get artistic on What Really Matters for an insightful look at everyday ideas to help children create without self-consciousness. Marion Abrams, art teacher of 30 years, talks about creative “tools”, ways to build confidence, and even imaginative activities for different age groups. Join our colorful conversation as we share everything from crayons to collage, and paint to pretend play.
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All Those Photos!
We’re all busy these days and busy people let things pile up - like all those photos sitting in boxes or on the computer! Stacy Julian, also a busy mother of five and founder of Big Picture Scrapbooking shares some very simple ideas on what to do with “all those photos” so we will actually PRESERVE, SHARE and most importantly ENJOY them.
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What's It All Mean? A New Perspective On The ‘Stuff’ In Your Life
On the surface, organizing is about time, space, money, and stuff. Underneath, it’s about inner clarity, strength, and the choices we make every day.
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8 Tips on How to Declutter and Let Go of Sentimental Items
Many people face that moment when they wonder what they're going to do with the sentimental items that fill their closets and attics - things like old photos, kids' artwork, childhood treasures, books and family heirlooms. And it's almost impossible to consider throwing out such cherished possessions. But there are ways to rationally deal with life's clutter when the time comes.
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Shedding Sentimental Clutter
A vital step in the letting go of clutter process is learning how to manage Memorabilia. When you let go of objects that remind you of memories you'd rather forget, you make room for the things that matter most to you. Of course, letting go of personal memorabilia, especially if you're a sentimental soul, tends to be hard.
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As Discussed on the Show
Vicky shared details about her keepsake boxes containing greeting
cards, invitations, ticket stubs and other paper clutter.
Here they are, labeled and organized in her closet.
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30 Ways to Display Art and Photos
So what is a person to do with all of these treasures that could never be parted with? There are many creative ways to hang and display art, and this article is full of such ideas.
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