These harmless looking thieves can be stealing your time.
Be on the look out and handle them accordingly...

The pencil cup caddy.
Having writing utensils close a hand is a great idea. Yet how many is enough, really?
Check your　pencil caddy for excessive amounts, dried out pens and pencils that have seen better days too. Weed out the undesirables and keep your best close at hand only.
Tips: Test your wares and keep your spare writing utensils in a drawer or bin with other extra supplies.

Paperclips.
Paperclips are great yet sometimes they can be a problem as when documents are stacked up they can trap papers that don't belong together.
Tip: Use staples when possible; they can always be removed later.　　

Peek　around your office today　and see if there are any other timewasters stealing your productivity one minute at a time.　They could be in the form of distracting objects, defective supplies or drawers full of junk.　

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... It started a couple weeks ago at a networking function when I mentioned to a friend that I wanted to invite my associates and clients into my home for a change.  
 
My friend, hearing this, asked me if people would find my home in a state of perfection when they came over.
 
I thought about it for a moment, and then a giggle made its way out, as I imagined handing out white gloves at the door, so she and others could search for the spots I missed in my last clean up. 
 
My verbal response to this was, 'It's not about perfection'. I proceeded then to share a few confessions about my home and even my dishwasher, that some may find humorous. 

 Then a week later, the conversation came up again. A couple dear friends were at our home visiting, helping us enjoy a fabulous meal.  

Afterwards we were washing the dishes the topic came up again as my friend went to put the clean Tupperware back into the dishwasher and saw something very unusual.

So, for some inspiration and also 'just for fun', here is one small fact about your local pro-organizer that you may not have known...I keep a calendar in my dishwasher!

Ok, giggles aside, it is one of the things that could be considered 'unusual' about my home. The thing is, we don't use the dishwasher and the calendar makes a handy reference for my fiancé. Besides it takes up very little space.   The truth is, when we have guests we do make a special effort. And yes, I can provide white gloves. Yet no guarantees of perfection.

If you are feeling stressed or bound by clutter and don't know where to turn yet want help. Please know that I 'Get It'. Life is busy, habits are hard to break, stuff is everywhere and space is at a premium. You're not alone, and the good news is, there is help.
 
For residents of Greater Vancouver, consultations are no-cost and no-obligation. Call me at 778-866-6942 today to discuss.
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Well, there you have it, a picture of me and my cousin Tiger. We were hanging out in California one year.

I just happened to find this photograph as I was doing a little housekeeping recently. 

I thought I would post it and share it as it, is a good thing to honor good memories and this holiday was a great time for me. I even enjoyed riding a Harley through Beverly Hills on this trip. Although I won't post that picture as it was rather unflattering.
 
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Bingo: "This place is a complete mess! It makes me feel like I am living in a cage!"

Bongo: "You are in a cage dummy!"

Bingo: "You know what I mean drum-head. Every night we party hardy and wake up to this crazy mess! We need some help to tidy up for good."

Bongo: "I've got an idea. Let's call the Tiger."

Bingo: "A Tiger?! Are you kidding a tiger will tear us apart and we'll be the ones that are a crazy mess! I'm scared already!"

Bongo: "Don't be silly Bingo, Tidy Tiger will just come in and help us organize ourselves better so we don't have to have such a hard time playing and working around all this clutter!"

Bingo: "But our place is only 3 square feet. It's probably too small for them to bother with?"

Bongo: "Not so, I heard no job is too small for Tidy Tiger."

Bingo: "Grrreat!

  To my old pets, thanks for the laughs. Michelle
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