Hosts: Julie Weisgerber & Janis Kosmala (The JJs)

🎙️ In this special bonus episode of Magazine Moments Judgy Pants, Julie and Janis dive into a Real Simple article titled “10 Things You’ll Always Regret Throwing Away.” But do we really regret tossing that mug from 1998? With humor, practicality, and a sprinkle of sass, your favorite decluttering duo breaks down which sentimental and practical items might be worth keeping—and which are just masquerading as guilt traps.

💬 Expect laughter, truth bombs, and a few eye rolls as we say NOPE to some of these ‘must-keep’ items.

🧹 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

00:00 – Welcome Back, Break Takers! Julie and Janis return from a little break and jump back into their “Judgy Pants” series with laughter and lightness.

00:48 – Are You Throwing Away Freedom or Clutter? The Real Simple article opens strong, but the duo questions the drama of the headline. Is decluttering ever truly regrettable?

01:29 – Important Documents You Actually Should Keep Janis breaks down which papers are keep-worthy (like birth certificates), and which manuals can finally hit the recycling bin.

02:00 – Do We Really Need Every Card Ever Written? Julie and Janis agree: keep the heartfelt, ditch the generic. Not every scribble deserves shrine status.

03:00 – Family Photos from the 1940s and the Digital Dilemma Janis shares her photo overload struggle and offers great advice on scanning and digitizing. Keep the memory, not the mess!

04:00 – Leftover Paint & Labeling Like a Pro Save space by transferring leftover paint into jars—but yes, those jars the first article told you to keep. Oops?

04:39 – Heirloom Cookware or Toxic Tubs? Julie gives the lowdown on aluminum Guardian Ware and why it’s better in your garden than your kitchen.

05:20 – Irreplaceable Antiques & Travel Trinkets Are tea sets and souvenirs worth the space? Not if they’re collecting dust. The key: keep items that are meaningful and useful.

✨ JJ’s Key Takeaways:

Keep only what sparks joy and makes sense. You’re not a bad person for tossing a souvenir snow globe.Photos are meaningful—until they aren’t. Scan the ones you love and let go of the mystery faces.Sentiment is subjective. Just because it’s old or expensive doesn’t mean you’re required to keep it.Label your leftover paint, but don’t hoard cans. Get smart with storage.Guilt is not a good reason to keep clutter. Your home, your rules.

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Keep it Simple, Keep it Intentional, and - as always - Keep Decluttering!!