{"product_id":"downsizing-the-family-home-a-workbook-what-to-save-what-to-let-go-volume-2-9781454926528","title":"Downsizing the Family Home: A Workbook: What to Save, What to Let Go Volume 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuilding on the award-winning \u003ci\u003eDownsizing the Family Home\u003c\/i\u003e, this guide--part journal, part workbook, part scrapbook--gently walks downsizers through their profound journey.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's just stuff  Maybe so, but sorting through it all and quieting the emotions that downsizing stirs up is difficult--whether you're going through your own or your parents' home. This indispensable workbook provides valuable advice and how-to checklists along with a place to reflect, record, and retain an important piece of family history, even as you let go. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nationally syndicated columnist Marni Jameson covers these topics, and more: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNostalgia\u003c\/b\u003e: Memories--not things--matter. Learn to let go of the guilt and sadness that downsizing awakens as you sort through the feelings along with the stuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEndow\u003c\/b\u003e: Discover why you cling to possessions, and find the freedom to move on to the next chapter in your life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDownsize\u003c\/b\u003e: Roll up your sleeves and dive in  Figure out what to toss, sell, donate, and keep, all while maintaining harmony in the family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKeepsakes\u003c\/b\u003e: Save just enough to keep warm memories alive without creating clutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eReaders can easily apply the tips and takeaways they'll learn here as they clear, sort, sell, save . . . and chronicle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarni Jameson is one of America's most-loved home and lifestyle columnists. Her humorous and helpful column appears in 25 papers nationwide, reaching 7 million readers each week. Jameson is the author of three critically acclaimed books: \u003ci\u003eDownsizing the Family Home\u003c\/i\u003e (Sterling), \u003ci\u003eThe House Always Wins\u003c\/i\u003e (Da Capo), and \u003ci\u003eHouse of Havoc\u003c\/i\u003e (Da Capo). She has written for many magazines, including \u003ci\u003eWoman's Day\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFamily Circle\u003c\/i\u003e, and major metropolitan newspapers. A frequent guest on local and national TV and radio, Jameson has appeared on a wide range of programs, including \u003ci\u003eNBC Nightly News\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFox and Friends\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Winter Park, FL.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50466328477970,"sku":"9781454926528","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_30ab4702-2b38-4a80-895b-86ea4a19e542.jpg?v=1730117764","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/downsizing-the-family-home-a-workbook-what-to-save-what-to-let-go-volume-2-9781454926528","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}