Over the summer I taught a Gathering Place on organization.  It was a nod to my decade long career as a professional organizer & time management consultant...  it felt like a fun blast from the past.

Today I thought I'd share some Organizing 101 Tips & Mindset Shifts with you if you're feeling the urge to organize (as many of us do once the holiday decor comes down and the influx of new 'stuff' takes over our spaces)!

​So if the organizing bug bit you too, read on!

It's time for some change!  As I've received requests for some more hands-on Gathering Place topics - we're going to switch up the scheduling a bit.

• I don't have it all nailed down yet, but many of the workshops will be planned for either Saturday mornings (10 am) or afternoons (2 pm) to allow for hands-on time.
• I also don't plan to host them monthly as they have been for the past 2 years.  They'll be spread out a bit more this year to allow myself capacity for some other things I'm working towards.
• I do plan to host another Holistic Wellness 101 course for those who were unable to make the last one... in February I think.
• And then I plan to begin fresh new workshops in the Spring!!

I'd love your feedback on this though!  Send me an email and let me know your thoughts!

I'm bouncing out on the pressures of New Year resolutions this year.  Or you could say I'm postponing plans to better align with God's divine timing.

You see, the calendar we follow is a man-made (pagan-made) calendar - which was set to begin on January 1 in 45BC (instead of in March as it had been previously) to honor the Roman god, Janus, the god of beginnings!! Who knew, right?!  I'm going to spare you details and point you to your own deep dive into researching this history topic so that I may continue to my point.  ;-)

(Here are two articles to start with:  6 Things You May Not Know About the Gregorian Calendar and The Julian Calendar Takes Effect for the First Time on New Year's Day 45BC.)

The point is - we are to be in a season of wintering... a time of rest, dormant, slow growth, and reflection.  This is preparation time for what will burst forth in the spring!  You know that new found rush of energy

I have a bad habit... well, maybe it's a kind of a silly habit, but it surely doesn't seem smart.  HA!  Nonetheless, I find myself giving way to it month after month.  Thankfully, thus far it's always turned out ok...  I'm glad for that - and I'm sure my guests are too.

Any guesses yet as to what I'm referring to yet?  Keep reading and I'll let you in on my secret... and share a yummy recipe (or 2) with you as well.

Your Endocrine System is responsible for your hormones... and it is being hijacked & wrecked by:

• 🕯️ Scented Candles
• 💄Beauty & Body Products
• 🍳Teflon Pans
• 🧼 Cleaning Products
• 🥤 Plasticware
• 🍕 Processed Food
• ☕️ Caffeine

Exchange them for ‘cleaner’ options and watch your hormones shift... it's kind of fabulous actually!  👏🏻
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HERE ARE SAFER ALTERNATIVES:

As a Christian, how do you feel about the holiday of Halloween?  Honestly, until a few years ago - I never gave it a second thought.  We never participated in anything 'scary' or 'gory'... so it seemed like a 'fun' thing to do with the kids (and with most of America)..

THEN GOD.  You know I love a good "then God" experience, right?!

Then God started stirring my heart to question this tradition.  I began to feel conviction about not participating in it... but it can be really hard to go against (your family) eh hmm, tradition.  I was met with all of the typical responses and rebuttals, as you can imagine (and as perhaps you're thinking of right now).  So, I caved.  I went against that conviction (and felt horrible about it).

But here we are again, approaching October 31... and a lot has changed for me, including my way of thinking (and my boundaries).  Let me explain briefly how this played out and I'll share my conclusion to whether or not I am giving Halloween the YAY or NAY this year:

This is an 8-Week Coaching Program that focuses on weight loss and wellness.  I am certain this is going to be an impactful and transformative time for everyone who joins!
Through our time together you will go on a journey to:

• shift your habits,
• learn how to eat optimally,
• and adopt new mindsets
• to create a lifestyle change, not a short-lived diet.

Here's a glimpse into some of what you'll experience: