We did the same thing with various plaques, awards, certificates of achievement by all members of the family.

Other items, such as old family pictures, we digitized but did not discard.

So now we've downsized. And while we're worried for friends who have evacuated the fire areas, and worry that they will lose everything they own in the fire, we don't have to worry about our own personal stuff we digitized.

So whether you're a digital nomad, want to simplify your life, or just want to protect your most valuable possessions in case of disaster, digitize everything. It's cheap, easy and is definitely worth the effort.