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Urn with a cross on it, female memoji looking somber. Lighten Up! Tips for Letting Go in 2024 – Remains & Ashes

Lighten Up! Tips for Letting Go in 2024 – Remains & Ashes

Today on “Lighten Up” we are touching on another sentimental item: Remains & Ashes. Many people have urns of ashes in their homes, most typically (although not exclusively) those from pets. Having a loved one’s ashes provides a way to feel connected, and often offers a comfort in the time immediately after a death. Nevertheless, […]

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Hand holding a photo album, female memoji with hearts around her face. Lighten Up! Tips for Letting Go in 2024 – Photo Albums

Lighten Up! Tips for Letting Go in 2024 – Photo Albums

As we begin the second week of “Light Up: Tips for Letting Go in 2023” I’m going to be talking about photo albums. This is a tough one. Photo albums are full of heart-touching images. I never pressure people to get rid of things, especially sentimental items that cannot be replaced. Nevertheless, sometimes we need

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Greeting card with a female memoji blowing a kiss. Lighten Up! Tips for Letting Go in 2024 – Greeting Cards

Lighten Up! Tips for Letting Go in 2024 – Greeting Cards

As we enter our fifth day of “Lighten Up,” we turn our focus to old greeting cards. When working with clients, I frequently come across this category of items. Sometimes we hold onto previous years’ holiday cards, both sent and received. It is also common to have cards you have received for a birthday, anniversary,

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