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A Note From Michelle 10-8-26

October 8, 2026

Hi Everyone,

What have you gotten into this week? Walks outside in this changing weather, a fun library event, fall festival, pumpkin picking or something else? On my end, I started to do some organization at home. 

I'm sure many of you have started out with a similar plan: clean out this one drawer, closet, toy bin, or room. Mine was clean out and organize our linen closet. We all know how cumbersome bed linens can be and I also have a nice stack of beach towels along with toiletries that didn't have a great space. I decided to purchase some storage solutions to maximize the space. 

This turned into some of the solutions being perfect and one not working as well as I thought. It was a bit too big for the space. That was what started the chaos that ensued. I realized it would work out well in our closet. So I decided to reorganize a few things in there. This snowballed into organizing under the sink, the bathroom drawer and pulling out the winter clothes that I had put away. What in the world had I gotten myself into? What started as a small closet has completely turned a whole space upside down and it was way more to do that one small day on the weekend allowed. That being said, it will be continued this weekend as a few minutes here and there this week hasn't accomplished much. 

So, how many of you can relate? One small idea/task turns into a whole different range of tasks and projects. Maybe deep down this is why I don't tend to reorganize often! We have some things scheduled this weekend, but hopefully I can get this taken care of before next week! 

Have a wonderful weekend and try to enjoy the weather before it rains!

Michelle