If you have a lot of "things" in your home for sentimental reasons, take a picture.

We all have things we keep for sentimental reasons, whether it's the teddy bear your husband got you or the popsicle house your kids made you. It may be time to de-clutter your home and to help you do so, we have one good idea.

For those items of emotional value that you're willing to get rid of, just take a picture of it instead. You can put the image on your computer and those popsicle creations in the trash. Once you get the images on your computer, you can share them with others, post them on your blog, or even put them on a digital camera frame. (One thing to make sure to do is always backup your photos.)

Don't forget to share this tip with your friends (but make sure to be very tactful :) ).