How is summer actually over? I feel like I was just planning our Hawaii trip and now I am sitting here printing out school schedules, filling out permission forms, and trying to gradually convince my teenagers that midnight is no longer an acceptable bedtime. The vampire schedule is officially coming to an end, friends.

And I don't know about you — but this week it became very real for me. This is the last week of summer vacation before our kids go back to school. And instead of feeling relaxed and ready, I found myself making a mental list of everything that still needs to happen before that first day bell rings.

So today I am pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly what I am doing THIS week to get our family ready for back to school — the real, practical, unsexy stuff that actually makes the transition smoother. Not a Pinterest perfect version of back to school prep. My actual list. The things I am doing right now in my own home with my own teenagers.

We are talking about: ✨ Our family's back to school celebration dinner — and why we do it every single year ✨ How we are slowly pulling our kids off the vampire schedule before school starts ✨ The back to school supply secret that will save you time and money ✨ Why saying no right now is one of the most important things you can do for your family ✨ How to protect white space and reflection time before your calendar explodes ✨ And the missing piece most moms overlook when their routines just are not working — and what to do about it

This is such a real, practical episode — and whether your kids go back next week or you still have a few weeks left, I think you are going to walk away with a handful of things you can actually do this week to make the transition feel a whole lot smoother. So let's dive in.

Reminder: Quick Announcement

We have some fun things coming up THIS WEEK:

• We have an amazing event called A Week That Works coming up THIS FRIDAY, Aug 7th 9-12pm. There will be six speakers diving into practical steps on how you can save over three hours every week! Check it out here: http://byrdmichelle.com/mini-summit-1
• Just an early FYI the doors open to our next round of group coaching in the fall. If you have any questions about it or would like to grab your spot before we officially open the doors you can jump on the waitlist on the website (www.byrdmichelle.com) or shoot me an email at contact@byrdmichelle.com

I pray this episode blesses you!

Michelle

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Can I ask you something? Do you ever look around your home or your office and feel that low grade anxiety of "I need to get this organized" — but you don't even know where to start? Or maybe you've tried to get organized before and it just… didn't stick? You are not alone — and today's conversation is going to change the way you think about organization.

I'm joined by Tracy Hoth — a certified life and organizing coach, host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast, and founder of Simply Squared Away. Tracy helps women simplify their homes, lives, and businesses through practical systems and mindset shifts so they can focus on what matters most. And yes — she rhymes with "both!"

In this episode we're talking about: ✨ Why organization is a skill — not a personality trait — and how anyone can learn it ✨ The real definition of organized that will completely take the pressure off ✨ The SPACE framework — a simple 5-step method to tackle any space in your home ✨ The mental and emotional blocks that keep moms stuck — fear, guilt, shame, and overwhelm ✨ How to shift your identity so you actually start to see yourself as an organized person

This is such a practical, encouraging conversation especially as the back to school season is coming — and I think it's going to give you the permission and the plan you need to finally tackle that space you've been avoiding.

Quick Announcement:

We have some fun things coming up:

• We have an amazing event called A Week That Works coming up on Aug 7th. There will be six speakers diving into practical steps on how you can save over three hours every week! Check it out here: http://byrdmichelle.com/mini-summit-1
• Just an early FYI the doors open to our next round of group coaching in the fall. If you have any questions about it or would like to grab your spot before we officially open the doors you can jump on the waitlist on the website (www.byrdmichelle.com).

Connect with Tracy Hoth:

Websitehttps://simplysquaredaway.com/

15 Minute Declutter Challenge http://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter

The Organized Coach Podcast https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/

Instagramhttps://instagram.com/tracyhoth

I pray this episode blesses you!

Michelle

Grab a coaching call with me at: www.byrdmichelle.com

Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com

website: www.byrdmichelle.com

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Fall has a way of completely sneaking up on us. One minute you're in the slow, sweet rhythm of summer — lazy pool days, vacations, summer camps, no alarm clocks, and that beautiful feeling of finally exhaling. And then suddenly — bam. Back to school is two weeks away and you're staring down a calendar that went from zero to sixty overnight.

We realized this at our Get It Done Planning Party last Friday. We were mapping out the week ahead and it hit me — the last few weeks of summer are here. If we don't get intentional now, the last bit of summer will fade away.

So today I want to talk about something really practical and kind of exciting — how to use these last precious weeks of summer to actually prepare for fall so that when school starts, you feel ready instead of reactive.

We're talking about:

✨ How to plan and time block your week in a way that actually works

✨ The most common productivity mistakes moms make and how to avoid them

✨ How to map out the rest of your summer with your family before it slips away

✨ Simple back to school prep that will make August feel so much more manageable

This is such a practical, empowering episode — and whether you're soaking up the last days of summer or already feeling the back to school pressure creeping in, I think this conversation is going to give you exactly the clarity and tools you need.

So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let's dive in.

Quick Announcements:

We have some fun things coming up:

• We had the best time at our Get It Done Planning Party on Friday the 17th — and we definitely want to do it again! If you're on the insider email list, you get to vote on the next date. Make sure you're subscribed so your voice counts!
• We have another fun event coming up on Aug 7th, so mark your calendars. All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com. I cannot wait to see you there!
• We are starting up another round of group coaching in the fall. If you have any questions about it or would like to grab your spot before we officially open the doors you can jump on the waitlist on the website (www.byrdmichelle.com).

I pray this episode blesses you!

Michelle

Grab a coaching call with me at: www.byrdmichelle.com

Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com

website: www.byrdmichelle.com

Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom

Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom

Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom

Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com

Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

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