Amy Carney on Keepsakes - What to Keep and What to Throw Away

Deciding on the things that you want to keep and pass down to your children can be stressful. I remember as a young mom wondering what the heck I was going to do with all this stuff that we began to accumulate after our daughter was born. I often wondered. “What do I have to keep and what can I get rid of that my kids won’t miss?” Today’s week’s guest Amy Carney has some insight on keepsakes, what to keep and what to throw away.

In this episode you will hear:

• Why keepsakes matter

• How to decide what things of your kids to keep and what to throw away 

• How to store things that are important to us

Key Points:

• The visual reminders of what we stand for and believe are powerful drivers of family culture.  

• Don’t wait for your kids to buy in to plan activities and have fun together. 

• You don’t have to hold onto “keepsakes” that don't have a story behind them. 

• Don’t overthink your keepsakes.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Parent on Purpose

• The Cherished Childhood Collection

• Storage Bins

Where you can find our guest:

• Website: https://amycarney.com

• Instagram: @amylcarney

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