This Organized Life: Decluttering Tips for Moms, Entrepreneurs and Professional Organizers

What Should I Do with My Parents' Stuff? | Ep 393


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Today we’re talking about a topic that impacts thousands of folks-what to do if you inherit your parents’ stuff. Most of us are busy trying to reduce our own clutter, let alone make decisions and navigate the burden of guilt that often comes with inherited items.

Joining me today is Melinda Rizzo, journalist, author, and someone who has been on the receiving end of generations of "gifted" items. 

You’ll Learn: 
0:00 Introduction to This Organized Life
3:12 Navigating the Burden of Inheriting Parents’ Possessions
12:34 Overcoming Emotional Attachments to Inherited Items
22:27 Managing Emotional and Physical CLutter from Inherited Items
26:57 Sorting Items for Keep, Donate, Sell, and Discard Piles
30:27 Insights on Organizing Inherited Possessions
36:46 Organizational Strategies

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This Organized Life chats with experts and everyday folks like you and me, about life, relationships, parenting, and of course organizing. Grab a front row seat into my organized, but no-so-perfect life as a mom, wife, author, and founder of Simply B Organized.

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