by Erica Beiser

Sentimental items, treasures and everything else in a home can seem very overwhelming when moving. If you have not moved in a very long time the first task at hand is to prioritize. What you need, what has sentimental meaning, what you don’t want, what you don’t need and last – but surely not least – what you didn’t even know you had!!

The last one is the biggie. I say, if you didn’t know you had it, then you really don’t need it, right? Well I have been told “wrong” many times. Items packed away for safe keeping that have personal value you should keep, but the crock pot that you thought you threw way 5 years ago, that you find on a shelf in the basement, should not be moved.

Items such as this should be given away to family, friends, shelters or resale stores. Moving is the best time to reflect on life as you sort and pack items to be moved. And it is also the best reason to clear out that back closet, you have been putting off since the fall!!

All of us at Barrett Moving and Storage want to make what can be a very streesful transition as simpl as possible. If questions regarding “what to keep and what to donate” come up, please call your move coordinator and they will be able to provide assistance.

Smile and Happy Sorting!!