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February 27, 2026

Why I Love the Accountability of Renewing My Certified Professional Organizer Credential

This year I renewed my Certified Professional Organizer credential for the second time. I first earned my CPO in 2020, five years into my professional organizer career. I renewed in 2023. And now again in 2026. Every three years, Certified Professional Organizers are required to complete 36 continuing education units. […]

February 27, 2026

Organizing an Organization

When I moved to Carlsbad in 2024, I joined the Carlsbad Area Art Association as a member. I had no idea that within just over a year, I would be serving as Board President. The Carlsbad Area Art Association has been around since the 1960s. It holds decades of creative […]

January 29, 2026

Why I Love Angie Johnson’s Reusable Bags (and Why They Matter More Than You Think)

My favorite things to recommend come from people I know and trust, doing thoughtful work in the world. That’s exactly how I feel about Angie Johnson and her beautifully made reusable bags from One Twelfth Designs. I was first drawn to Angie’s bags for a simple reason: I like Angie. […]

January 28, 2026

Why Making Art and Having a Place for It Changes Everything

Many people feel a steady pull toward making art, even if they do not always call themselves artists. They paint, draw, sew, sculpt, or experiment when time allows. Sometimes it is for joy, sometimes for stress relief, and sometimes simply because creativity needs an outlet. Making art engages the brain […]

December 29, 2025

Home Organizing Word Search

Why a Word Search Can Help You Get Organized Download word search here. When most people think about getting organized, they picture action: sorting, decluttering, making decisions, doing more. Organization is often framed as something you have to push yourself into, usually when you already feel overwhelmed or behind. But […]

December 29, 2025

Productive Rest

Earlier this month, I had a bad cold. I rarely get sick, and this one had me parked on the couch for nearly a week. That’s very unlike how I usually spend my time. Sure, I enjoy relaxing and watching TV in the evenings, but never during the day. And […]

November 22, 2025

ConocoPhillips Business Builder

Over the past six weeks, I participated in a Business Builder training program sponsored by ConocoPhillips. I connected with the instructors through Rotary- two professors from the University of Texas Permian Basin in Midland who traveled to Carlsbad each week to lead the course. They were excellent teachers, and the […]

November 21, 2025

Essential Oils for an Organized Home

I’ve been studying and using essential oils for over 25 years, and I love how they can support both the body and the mind. They help me feel calmer, more energized, and more focused—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally as well. When you’re feeling sluggish, frazzled, or unmotivated, it’s […]

October 27, 2025

Coloring the Chihuahuan Desert: Finding Inspiration, Harmony, and Animal Medicine in the Heart of the Southwest

My second organizing-related coloring book is nearing completion! I’ve set out to draw 52 animals, and am currently almost finished 33 of them. Here is a draft of my intro. Please take a look and let me know what you think! When I first moved to the Chihuahuan Desert, I […]