Well, here I find myself, after an almost 6-month hiatus, apologizing for having neglected my blog yet again… My time and energy have been required elsewhere, and there just hasn’t been enough to go around, unfortunately. Has that ever happened to you?

In fact, life certainly has a way of forcing directional changes in spite of our plans, doesn’t it? I have always been intrigued by those pivotal moments in my life where my plans had been derailed and yet, as it turned out, there were greater things in store for me. This time around, I’m still waiting for that “greater thing,” but I’m certain that it’s just around the bend…

In the meantime, I am doing my best to savor everything good in my life. I have a steady income; I have a roof over my head; I have wonderful neighbors; I have a loving family; and I have a beautiful daughter. Earlier this year, Amanda and I started a new tradition in our little nuclear family that has helped both of us tremendously… After we read our bedtime stories and turn out the light, we each share our favorite part of the day with one another. This simple exercise has served as a wonderful reminder of just how blessed we are…

What about you? How do you manage unwanted and/or unexpected changes in your life?

Woohoo! I have been featured as Biz Mommy of the Week. How fun!

Join me this Friday at Gano Baptist Church in Georgetown for a hands-on organizing workshop!

What: Family Command Center Workshop
When: Friday, September 10th @ 9:00am
Where: Gano Baptist Church, 212 Bevins Ln, Georgetown, KY, 40324 [ map ]
Cost: Free!

Create your very own Family Command Center full of vital information to take home and use immediately! Corral everything you need “at-the-ready” in one handy, easy-to-access notebook—emergency medical information, babysitter notes, important phone numbers, meal planning tools, home cleaning schedules, birthday lists, and more!

Plus, you’ll get a sneak preview of the fall line-up of products featuring many gorgeous new pattern options for several of Clever Container’s top sellers!

I can hardly wait! Hope to see you there!

Here are the details re: my silent auction item for the Double Saints Festival tomorrow…

• [ real neat ] productivity power hour consultation ($100) : on-site assessment of space, layout, usage, and systems; includes rough time estimate, plan-of-action, verbal recommendations, “how-to” organizing principles instruction, and product suggestions.
• Neat Seat ($25) : handy passenger seat organizer features 6 roomy pockets for storing everything from file folders to PDA’s; swings easily from front to back of seat.
• Clever Cash ($10) : gift certificate good toward the purchase of any Clever Container product @ www.CleverMichelle.com.
• Articles, Forms, and Checklists ($5) : topics include Auto Organization, Emergency Preparedness, Organized Travel, Kids’ Activity Books, etc.
• Plethora of Office Supplies ($10) : [ real neat ] pen, highlighter, crayons, notepads, sticky notes, envelopes, Post-It Pockets, travel tissues, hand wipes, lotion, Crystal Light lemonade drink mix, Georgetown City Map, etc.

Total Value : $150

Please join me at the Double Saints Festival for loads of fun and entertainment including the Big Barn Thrift Sale, $10,000 Raffle Drawing, Live Music, Food, Games, and more!

Saturday, August 28th ~ 11am to 10pm
Old Double Stink Hog Farm, Corner of Newton Road and Paris Pike, Georgetown, KY

P.S. Don’t forget to bid on my item in the silent auction for your chance to win the organizing jackpot… [ real neat ] productivity power hour ($100) + Neat Seat ($25) + Clever Cash ($10) + Articles + Forms + Checklists + Plethora of Office Supplies!