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19 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,July 25,2019 insidehalton.com Advertorial Letting go of sentimental items can be the hardest part of tidying up your home. Whether it's the seashell you picked up on your honeymoon or your kids' baby clothes, meaningful mementoes can add up and take valuable living space. Fortunately, you can free up some space while holding on to your memories with these tips. Set a goal Be realistic when it comes to decluttering special items - don't expect to throw ev-special items - don't expect to throw ev-special items - don't expect to throw ev erything away and remember as any reduc- tion in clutter is a win. Start with a small- or medium-sized keepsake box for those items you can't bear parting with. Consider a box that goes with your décor so you can display it instead of keeping it tucked away in storage. Ask tough questions Be honest with yourself about why you got the item in the first place, and what meaning and value it has in your life now. Some questions to ask include: Why is this item important to me today? Can I display or use this somehow? Am I only keeping this because I think I should or would feel guilty getting rid of it? Does this item bring up painful memories or emotions? Take a photo Sometimes a keepsake is really big, such as a large piece of your child's art. But you can remember and smile at the memory just as well from a photo, while taking up a lot less room. Capture the essence of the item with a high-quality camera, like the one found on the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone that was co-engineered with Leica, a leader in photography. Print your photos out and display them around your home or store them digitally to save even more space. Give things new life A great way to feel better about letting things go is by giving them new purpose. You can donate items to a charity where they will be appreciated by someone in need, give your kids' old toys and clothes to younger relatives, or transform clothes and other textiles into a quilt or framed piece of art. You can also give items to designated recycling facilities that will repurpose the raw materials into something new.   Find more information at huawei.com. (NC) How to declutter but still keep your memories