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

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 Life3:12 Navigating the Burden of Inheriting Parents’ Possessions12:34 Overcoming Emotional Attachments to Inherited Items22:27 Managing Emotional and Physical CLutter from Inherited Items26:57 Sorting Items for Keep, Donate, Sell, and Discard Piles30:27 Insights on Organizing Inherited Possessions36:46 Organizational StrategiesLinks Mentioned In this Episode:Streamline Your Wardrobe with Your Color Guru. Visit https://yourcolorguru.com/aff/10/ and receive 10% off any package with code ORGANIZEDLIFETurn Your Passion for Organizing into a Profitable Business with Business Mentoring! Register by August 1st and save $1000! Learn More: https://simplyborganized.com/sbo-partner-program/Connect with Melinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-b-rizzo-556217a2/The Gentle Art of Sweedish Death Cleaning: https://amzn.to/4chqmWTAll Creatures Great and Small: https://amzn.to/4ejkfmJA Christmas Carol: https://amzn.to/3VoGDCtThis 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.Liked this episode? Don’t forget to Follow and Leave a Review!