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Don’t be a doubting Thomas…
I can still hear my Mumsy telling me, "...don't be a doubting Thomas!" It will be two years this October when I retired from a career in Corporate Communications. I was running zero to sixty every single day, commuting from the Sunshine Coast to the Lower Mainland...
My housekeeping checklist for the fall season…
Here's my housekeeping checklist for the fall season... Autumn has always been my favourite season. By mid summer, I'm already thinking about things we need to get sorted around the house before winter and yes, I have another checklist to share! Fall is time to clear...
Here’s to a better Monday. Hint: meal planning
With a bit of meal planning, yes, you can have a better Monday! I know there are countless resources online on the subject of meal planning but since this is a Tick off the List Home Service, here's some inspiration from yours truly to a stress free dinner at the top...
Getting my digital home office organized…
It’s been on my To Do List to do some digital home office housekeeping – specifically, to organize electronic files and a growing library of photos which are currently stored on a spare laptop ~ yikes! Since running out of Cloud storage months ago, my desktop has...
Tick Lunch or Dinner off your To Do list!
My dear Mumsy used to say that it always tastes better when someone else makes it. The food coming out of Head Chef LJ's kitchen via the Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club is simply phenomenal! Not only will you find the best brisket burger or soup & sandwich...
Tidy up or shake-up?
Does your household need a tidy up or a shake-up this summer? A tidy household means different things to different people - for me, a tidy household means every "thing" has a place and purpose in the household. But, let's face it, life happens, new stuff arrives...
Getting organized = new possibilities
Time is flying by and it's been a minute since my last post! In previous entries, I've noted "blessing it forward" and it's worth repeating...Recently I cleaned out my garden shed filled with "projects" and various things I have acquired from Lee Valley that I...
Spring cleaning tasks that might not be on your To Do List…
Here's a few spring cleaning tasks that might not be on your To Do List. With the holidaze behind us and the decorations packed away, it's time to start some spring cleaning projects and in my household that starts now because by Spring, I'll be knee deep in my...
A workshop reset that inspires…
I just wrapped up a three hour Workshop Reset which included; repurposing under utilized shelfing for additional storage to get some things off the floor; reorganizing existing storage spaces so that a new sit down workspace could be created; removing debris and a...
Keeping things simple…
This business is keeping things simple. I am often asked if I capture home service before & after photos and the answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT! One's home is their sanctuary so I respect homeowner privacy. Every Tick off the List project is a customized solution,...