Every parent has a moment when time seems to stop.
For Kim Salisbury, founder of Home Method, it happened on an ordinary day while sorting her son’s newest school photos. She reached for the family album, went to slide the picture into its place, and noticed something she had never seen before: only one slot remained.
What came next was utterly unexpected. Kim felt a wave of emotion wash over her, one that caught her breath and brought tears before she even understood why.
She filmed the moment and shared it with her Instagram community, just as she shares her organizing projects, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and memory-keeping tips. Within hours, the video went viral.
Parents everywhere felt what Kim felt. That instant realization that childhood moves faster than we are ever prepared for. And just like that, a quiet moment in her living room became a worldwide conversation.
From Viral Video to PEOPLE Exclusive
The online reaction was so strong that PEOPLE reached out to Kim for an exclusive interview. Their article captured the heart of the moment beautifully: a mom realizing, in real time, that the familiar ritual of adding school photos to an album was nearing its final pages.
PEOPLE also spotlighted Kim’s work as the founder and CEO of Home Method Co., highlighting the emotional meaning behind the systems she has built, especially the memory-keeping routines she encourages for families.
This wasn’t Kim’s first media feature, but it quickly became one of the most relatable and widely shared. The comment sections across platforms are filled with stories, tears, and memories from parents who had been struck by similar moments.
The Connection Between Decluttering and Preserving What Matters
What made the moment so powerful is how naturally it ties back to Kim’s philosophy and the heart of Home Method’s decluttering services.
Kim has always believed that decluttering isn’t just about clearing a space. It’s about uncovering what’s meaningful, creating room for what has value, and building simple systems that support everyday life.
The school photo albums she’s kept for nearly two decades are a perfect example. They aren’t Pinterest props. They’re living records of her children’s lives, curated, intentional, and easy to revisit.
This is why Home Method’s decluttering services resonate with so many families. Clients don’t just walk away with tidy rooms; they leave with systems that protect their memories rather than bury them under clutter.
Kim’s viral moment was a reminder of why thoughtful organization matters: because one day, something as small as a photo sleeve can take your breath away.
A Community Responds with Stories of Their Own
When Kim’s video took off, the responses weren’t superficial likes; they were emotional messages from parents around the world.
People shared their own albums, half-finished memory projects, and the exact moments when they realized their kids were no longer little.
Kim has spent days responding to as many comments as she can, not out of obligation but because she genuinely values the connection she has built with her audience. It’s the same warmth and authenticity she brings to her work with Home Method clients.
Memory Keeping as a Form of Decluttering
One of the things Kim is most passionate about is helping families shift their thinking about clutter. Not everything needs to be saved, and not everything is meant to be tossed. The key is learning to sort with intention, choosing what represents your family’s story, and giving it a place to live.
Through Home Method’s decluttering services, Kim has taught countless clients to create:
- School photo systems
- Childhood keepsake boxes
- Annual memory binders
- Streamlined digital photo routines
These aren’t just organizing projects. They’re systems that make space for nostalgia and connection, even in the busiest years of parenting.
A Viral Moment That Speaks to Home Method’s Mission
Kim’s emotional reaction wasn’t planned, polished, or produced. It was real, and that authenticity is exactly what people connected with.
The moment also perfectly showcased what sets Home Method apart in the world of decluttering services: the belief that your home should help you remember your life, not hide it.
The viral video and PEOPLE feature pulled back the curtain on the deeper purpose behind organizing. It’s not about having a perfect house. It’s about having a home that reflects the people who live in it.
Hold the Moments Close And Let Home Method Help
If Kim’s story resonated with you, it might be the perfect time to start your own memory-keeping system or get support decluttering the spaces that feel overwhelming.
Home Method can help you create simple, meaningful systems that protect the memories you treasure most.
Because one day, something small, like the last empty slot in a photo album, might remind you just how quickly the years go by.
