So according to a trustworthy source (cough*Facebook*cough), today is the day that Saturn and the Sun align.  Don’t panic, it happens once a year.  Have you been feeling more focused and together over the last few days?  More joyful, motivated, and ambitious in regard to your goals?

I know I’ve been feeling more together lately, and if Saturn is to thank, then that’s wonderful.

I’m still a little bent about my first experience with Saturn’s Return, so I will gleefully accept this as a peace offering.

There will be some little changes integrating into our little home here over the next few weeks, and I’d like to share some of the plans with you.  Remember the other day when I was talking about what to do when your business starts rolling?  Well, Asking For Help is at the top of the list.

That means:  I’m getting a helper!  An idea-bouncing, sewing, modeling helper (in addition to my two tiny helpers, that is).  She’s awesome.  You’ll like her.  Mostly because it will help me get some things MADE, and chances are good that she won’t color on the walls or steal my pins and try to eat them.

I hope.

Another area that needs some help is the structure here at ye olde blog.  If (hopefully) you are inspired by the work I do and the words that surround it, I’d like to make it very accessible for you to pursue a similar goal (in your own fashion, of course).  So I have joined forces with a few reputable spots around the intraweb, for both professional and personal development.

First up, I am participating in The Sisterhood at Hip Mountain Mama.  This is an affiliate position where I obtain goods from their incredible inventory and review them both here and on the Hip Mountain Mama blog.  Wha?  I have to get myself some new clothes?  Ummm…ok!

I received my first order this afternoon and was completely blown away by the quality.  Suzy is a top notch gal to do business with and I am incredibly excited about this endeavor.  My two favorite things?  It supports a family-owned business here in the Rockies, and it gives me the opportunity to tell you about things to look for when shopping for eco-friendly and fair trade clothing.  Win.

Next up is a blog challenge from Free Spirit Knits called “Reduce Clutter, Create Space.” You guys know how hard I’ve been working toward getting our teeny, tiny house functional for a family of four and a fledgling business.  By participating in this community of de-clutterers, I hope to inspire you to do the same with your life.  Specifically, I’ll be sharing my journey about how clutter is holding our prosperity captive.

And finally, I’m also participating in the Ethical Clothing Pledge.  This is very similar to the Challenge of the Utmost Kind that I began in January, only this challenge encourages buying fair trade items and things made with eco-friendly materials.

I don’t want you to think that I’ve dismissed dottie angel’s Challenge.  I have spent the last 10 months researching, planning, and scheming.  Now that I’ve found my own happy medium, the Ethical Clothing Pledge is a better fit.  Recycled, repurposed, and handmade are always my first choices with clothing.  Except for socks.  Those have to be new because they take too long to make.  I’ll be sharing design techniques, sewing secrets, and lots of free patterns in the coming year so that you can give this a shot too.

And you’ll be reading all about these endeavors on the new hotness that is my website, to be revealed November 1.

Ok!  That was quite a haul!  My super-reputable Facebook source advised us all to write out a list of our plans and goals today, on this day of Saturn and The Sun.  Revisit it three, six, and nine months from now to chart your progress.

What’s on your list?