Molly that is a great idea about taking a picture of sentimental items that’s hard to get rid of. It is not the item but the memory you have. So taking a picture of it is a great way to keep those memories and be able to pass the items on to someone else to enjoy. I am finding that the older I get and seeing how this country is going, makes me want to get rid of anything I will not be able to use in a SHTF situation and make more room for the food and water, etc. that we will need. I am still working on closets and haven’t gotten to the clothes as of yet.
Old Mt. Woman, you are right about the clothes. I keep telling myself what if I can’t buy any clothes because of things going on. I look at the gov. shutdown and how they are coping. No money to buy what they need and they are living paycheck to paycheck. No back up plans for this sort of thing. Though it is a temporary problem, these people are caught with their pants down sort of speak. No money for food or to make the house payments not utilities, Let alone buy food for the family. I am getting ready soon to go through clothes but at more of 2 different angles as I first go through and anything I haven’t worn in a year goes in a get rid of pile. Then another pile of things that I might or might not want to keep. If another family member can wear it then they will come over to go through both piles. What’s left of what I haven’t worn in a year or more will be gone and the rest I will go through again to see if I could use it for bartering or maybe wear again but will box up for attic for the time being. If by a year I haven’t messed with that box of clothes and nothing has happened in the world, then I will be getting rid of that box as well. That way I can say at least I was safe to hang on to somethings just in case for a year only.