As a professional declutterer I often get asked about family heirlooms. Use what you love and donate what you don't.

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•  I'm a professional declutterer and help my clients get rid of things they don't need. 
• Heirlooms can be a big source of clutter and stress for people. 
• It's hard to get rid of things people you loved loved. 

If your family is typical, there's a lot of inherited stuff lingering in cupboards and closets. It may be fine china, silver tea sets, childhood toys, ancient correspondence, favorite mixing bowls, or janky wooden spoons.

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