When my clients come across something special that they want to keep but not necessarily display or interact with, I suggest we start a Memorabilia Box.  Like a treasure chest, it’s a safe place to keep precious items rather than tucking them in random places around the house where they can get lost.

Some items that I have seen placed in various Memorabilia Boxes:

• Newspaper articles
• Cards from special people or from special occassions
• Souvenir pins
• Photos
• Children’s artwork
• Awards and plaques
• Fur from a beloved pet
• Diaries

The box itself can be anything from a cardboard box in the closet to a decorative box out on display.  Ideally, your Memorabilia Box is stored somewhere in arm’s reach so that when you have something to add (or want to take a walk down memory lane), it is easily accessible.

Keep in mind that this is a box for special items, not just items that don’t have a home.  When you go through your memorabilia box, you want to find your treasures, not just junk.