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 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.

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:

​These are the core group of gals you'll find month in and month out at The Gathering Place!  The 5 of us have used that time:

• to learn about each other,
• create friendships,
• support, encourage and pray for one another,
• laugh (& sometimes cry) together...

and it is such a precious Godly gift.  These ladies make me a better person... they lift me up and raise my average so to speak.  ;-)

And you know what... there's a place here for YOU too.
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We would LOVE to have you join us at The Gathering Place, because not only do I teach on a new topic each month - we also spend valuable time in community!  THAT is what it's all about.
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If you're missing that circle of support & friendship - come join ours.