22. Create Keepsake Boxes For Your Family

Each family member has items that they cherish and would like to keep. These items may not be of monetary value, but hold a sentimental value to each person. For example, my husband keeps all the birthday cards he receives every year. These cards hold no value to anyone but himself.

A great solution for these types of items is to create a "Keepsake" box for every person in the family. The boxes can be any size or style, but just make sure they are large enough to hold everything you need, small enough to be easily stored and have a lid. I purchased 18 gallon Rubbermaid containers for my family. 23.9" 15.9" x 16.5". On the outside of each box I have labeled them with the name of the family member that it belongs.

Each box contains items that have sentimental value to each person, or in my kids case, will have sentimental value in the future. They include items like:

- artwork/school work

- special toys

- baby books

- first outfits/shoes

- birthday cards

- Tickets from events they have attended

- Awards and medals

Once the kids move out of the house, they can take their keepsake boxes with them.