Exciting news! Clever Container will release a new catalog on July 1st. So, this means that: (a) I have several discontinued products that I will be selling at big discounts, and (b) I will be holding a sneak preview open house at the end of June in my home.

What: Clever Container Open House
When: Saturday, June 25th @ 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: The Deo Residence, Georgetown, KY [ contact me for the address ]

Bonus: Book a date for your party in July and receive a free gift!

Note: My dear friend, Candace Steyn, will also be on hand with her extensive display of Usborne Books, ready to share her love of reading, answer your questions, and even take orders (if you find something you really like)!

A magnetic dry erase memo board is a great tool for managing a busy household and making sure that things don’t “fall through the cracks.”

Hang a magnetic dry erase memo board on your refrigerator or the main exit door of your home. Then, use the dry erase marker to leave important reminder notes (or love notes) for yourself or other family members. Add a few magnets, and you’ve got yourself a simple system for keeping track of appointment cards, sports schedules, and grocery coupons for the coming week.

Create a filing system that works for you. If you tend to have piles of paper on your desk, get a set of wire dividers. Store each of your current projects in a pretty file folder—bloom or dot.

You’’ll also want to thoughtfully evaluate each piece of paper that crosses your desk. Do you really need to save it? Keep in mind that 80% of papers that are filed are never referenced again! (Source: Small Business Administration)

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