Here are 3 simple tasks for keeping your card collection streamlined and organized. If you want to avoid the hours and hours of sifting through paper, there is a really simple way to process and organize cards every time they come into your home. The rest of the lot had to go.Īfter hours of reading, sorting, and organizing, I couldn’t help but think of all the time my mother (and I) would have saved if we had known the few pros organizing tricks I know now, rather than feeling compelled to hang on to everything. Those special cards earned a coveted spot in my greeting card box. Of course, I came across a handful of cards that had the most lovely messages from my family and friends. At the moment, a card that says “Happy 8th Birthday! You’re another year older!” is lovely, but the truth is, the cards didn’t hold much meaning for me anymore unless they have a signed message or personal note. Setting aside the other mementos, I pulled all the cards from the boxes and decided to take on organizing the old greetings.Īs I sifted through the stacks, I realized that most of the cards had rather generic messages with little sentiment. The main culprit for the crowded boxes were old greeting cards: an assorted collection of birthday cards, party invitations, thank you notes, and graduation cards. I knew that if I didn’t downsize and streamline this collection now, I’d one day look back at the overflowing box as a source of stress rather than joy.
Since these boxes had been lovingly added to for over 18 years, they were overstuffed with a sea of items I could barely remember. She had thoughtfully stowed away anything she thought I might want, with the hope that I would appreciate and reflect upon all those precious memories once again.
A few weekends ago, while sifting through an old closet, I stumbled upon an old childhood memory box that my mom had kept for me through the years.
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