The number one challenge for people who struggle with disorganization is: where to start followed closely by: what to safely throw out

• Outdated and unused office equipment and supplies

• Stacks of magazines and newspapers

• College books and essays if you graduated from medical school five years ago

• Exercise equipment you've "planned to use" for the last two years

• Empty boxes and bags in case you or somebody in the family moves

• Old and broken furniture you meant to fix but haven't got around to

• The collection or crafts material that no longer interests you

• Broken and rusty tools and equipment; rent equipment and tools instead

• Dried up and unusable paint

• Broken TV's VCR's and computers - recycle - it is now illegal to throw these items in the garbage

• Old bikes, skis and sleighs

• Old toys and baby clothes, your grown kids' stuff

• Receipts and pay stubs going back to the Trudeau era - only keep receipts for big ticket items for insurance reasons

• Old clothes - (disco isn't coming back)

• Old and broken appliances

• Chipped dishes or unused china

• Damaged jewellery

• Boxes of holiday decorations - donate to new families

For more tips go to our website www.solutionsorganizing.com

For Junk Removal Services look for someone who is reputable and is willing to work with you to best dispose of your unwanted, non-useful items. Many companies will offer special rates for seniors and special needs. If you are looking for excellent service with competitive prices contact John at 604.862.4870

In this issue:

• Tips on what to throw away
• 2 Featured Businesses
• Free Support Group
• Contractors Needed - Residential Cleaners

Free Support Group

March 28 - 3pm-4pm

Last Saturday of Every Month

Guildford Library
15105 -105th Avenue, Surrey
604 588-5015

Our inaugral meeting of the SOS Support Group will meet on the last Saturday of every month.

Meet with other people who are ready to get organized and stay organized.

Benefits of Spring Cleaning

Many of us say we'll Spring Clean, we plan to Spring Clean, but it's such a daunting task that it gets shoved to the back burner and voila! it's Autumn and we're still planning on Spring Cleaning. This year don't just plan, do it! Open your doors to the fresh air of spring and declutter all those corners; you'll feel better, breath better and be less stressed because you will be able to find your keys/wallet/purse/shoes etc with ease.

Like a breath of fresh air, spring cleaning not only cleans your house, it cleans your spirit. Make this the Spring that puts you on the track to a stressless summer.

Whether you do the cleaning yourself or hire someone to help you, it's time and money well-spent.

Click here for this month's Spring Cleaning Special

Featured Business

Pacific Office Solutions

604.575.8500

We are a professional bookkeeping agency that offers dependable solutions to reduce costs, increase savings, and improve efficiency and profitability. We provide a full variety of customized bookkeeping services to small businesses including set up, monthly maintenance, and training.