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My Office Supply Addiction: 5 Signs You Might Be Addicted Too!

Hello, my name is Marielle, and I have an office supply addiction.

Whether we want to admit it or not, we all have something (or things) that we are addicted to. For me, that addiction is anything to do with office supplies and stationary.

It’s not a new addiction. My sister pointed out that I’ve always had a “thing” for office supplies since I was a little girl. Although my office supplies addiction isn’t new, it starting to get a bit out of control.  So far my sister has threatened to send me to the “nut” house, and my hubby calls me a hoarder.

So not only do I have an addiction to office supplies, but I’m also a hoarder!! (yikes!)

Many won’t understand the awesome feeling that comes with scoring some pretty washi tape. Or that blissful moment you walked into a Target dollar spot and realized they’ve recently stocked up on cute sticky notes and pens *Glee*

Office Supply Addiction - 5 signs You Might Be Addicted Too!

So how do you know you are addicted? I’ve asked a some of my office supplies addicts and here’s 5 signs you might be addicted too.

Office Supply Addiction- 5 signs You Might Be Addicted Too!

1. There is no such thing as “too many washi tapes.”

2. You have a Pinterest board dedicated to your planner/stationary/office obsession.

3. You visit the stationary section of every store you go to including the grocery store.

4. Sticky notes, pages flags, stickers and pens, these are few of your favorite things. *In my July Andrews voice*

5. You’ve spent countless hours watching craft/stationary/office supplies videos on YouTube.

Bonus: You’ve also joined as many Facebook groups dedicated to office supply addiction as possible. There’s just something so comforting with knowing that you are NOT alone!

 

I feel so much better now that I’ve shared this with you all.

What are some of your favorite planner/stationary/office supplies? I love to hear from you guys!

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    You are too funny. When I used to work outside of the home, I had a nice collection of cute colored paperclips, binder clips and sticky notes.

  3. Rena McDaniel says

    I have that same addiction! I figure it like this, it keeps us out of the bars and off the streets (just joking). It could be alot worse but as I am trying to save lots and lots of money this year I realize this is going to either have to go or cut WAY back. Maybe limit the number of times a year we can visit that favorite store! I’m with you sister we can fight this together. I know have 17 unused composition books under my desk right now!
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  4. Maureen Campaiola says

    Although I don’t have an addiction to office supplies in general, I do have an obsession with a certain type of pen. I won’t write with any other kind and if someone tries to swipe it I notice it right away and ask for my pen back.

  12. Pam says

    I love Washi tape, but I just can’t bring myself to buy it. I have great plans for using it but it just sits around with all my other office supplies!

  16. Amanda Ripsam says

    I have a huge collection of office supplies but in my own defense I am the church sectary and take minutes for the pastor. I also sit on the internal board of directors for a non profit called parent to parent. Office stuff it’s kinda what I do lol no judging here

  19. Pam says

    Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only one addicted to office supplies. I would rather go shopping at Staples than Macy’s, lol. I loved this post.

  21. Rosey says

    My 7yr old shares your affliction. When I let him pick what he wants to do for the day, he almost always will ask if we can go to Office Depot. He likes to just walk around and look at the stuff!

  24. Ann Bacciaglia says

    There are so many great products to buy in the office supply department. It is a great way to personalize your work space.

  26. Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says

    Oh I have been addicted to office supplies my entire life, and what’s worse, now my daughter has an addiction too. Nothing we love more than a good statonery store, she has even asked for Office Depot gift cards for Christmas and birthdays! LOL!

  28. Sharon says

    I love sticky notes, flags and perhaps most of all: permanent markers. Especially if they are in assorted colors!

  34. Modern Pilgrim says

    I have a very similar addiction to craft supplies. I don’t even know what I own at this point. I guess it could be worse…we could be addicted something harmful, I guess. On overdose on office/craft supplies never hurt anyone, right?

  36. Elizabeth O. says

    I have a huuuggeeee paper addiction! Notebooks, stationary, notepads, you name it, I got it!

  38. Notorious Spinks says

    I’m getting more into adding decor to my planners and work area. I’m not addicted so far but I do love placing hearts and stickers everywhere. It really helps to pick me up when I’m feeling down.
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  41. Bonnie @ wemake7 says

    Is it bad that I have no idea what Washi tape is? I love buying new pens all the time though.

  44. Alysia from My Domestic Dish says

    OOoh, I’m jealous of your supplies!! lol
    This is awesome. I’m glad to meet a fellow stationary hoarder and the Julie Andrews voice made me giggle- I do that all the time, think it inside my head 😛
    My fav supplies have to be beautiful, matching stationary (if I can find it with lines) and pens that leave glorious lines but don’t bleed through the paper. I penpal…I know, I’m a dork.
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