Bulky Kids Keepsakes And What To Do With Them

In everyone’s lives there will inevitably be those items you can’t quite bring yourself to part with and many of these are childhood keepsakes. In an ideal world, you would keep these treasured possessions forever, but the truth is unless you have limitless storage space in your home, you may have to start thinking of alternative ways to deal with them.

Whether you have a stash of your own childhood toys and keepsakes or you’ve been holding onto boxes of old items from your own kids, it will all be taking up valuable space in your home. However, the thought of throwing them away is often too heart-wrenching or not even a consideration, but what can you do with them to stop them cluttering up your home?

Well, there are a few options available that are effective, affordable and realistic, you just have to decide on which one is right for you.

Move on up

A great solution for hanging onto those bulky kids keepsakes like old toys, homemade art projects and more is to consider sending them upwards in your home. Many homes will have loft space in their homes that often isn’t fully utilised and if this is the case in your household, you should definitely consider storing keepsakes up there instead of in regularly used areas.

To utilise attic storage you don’t need a complete attic conversion, just an area that’s sturdy enough to store what you need. This will free up more space for everyday items downstairs and make use of an area that’s safe and secure. Similarly many homes might also have cellar space that could be used for storage, but you should always be sure it’s dry, so those precious items don’t get spoiled or damaged by damp or water.

Self Storage

If loft space isn’t an option for you, then self storage could be the perfect solution. It can offer a very affordable and effective solution for housing those sentimental items, ensuring they are safely and securely stored away. Storage units not only offer a practical way of freeing up space in your home without having to part with items you have an emotional attachment to, but in addition, storage units can also be rented with flexible terms; providing great value short and long-term storage solutions.

Hand it down

If you don’t like the thought of throwing items out, another great way to tackle bulky kids’ keepsakes like toys and clothes is to find them a new home. Many people find that handing down toys and clothes to relatives and friends with children, or even charity organisations, is a great comfort knowing their keepsakes are going to good homes and still getting used, rather than gathering dust stored away.

Knowing you now have a few options for bulky kids’ keepsakes, now means you don’t have to worry about them taking up space in your home or face the harsh decision of throwing them away either.

The author has written and published articles on a wide range of topics including Small Business Advice, Tax and Accounting, Interior Design, House Renovation and Project Management.