Home Organization Blog

May 28, 2026

Organizing, Nervous Systems, and the Rise of Medicinal Mushrooms

Lately, I have been experimenting with medicinal mushroom blends like Everyday Dose mushroom coffee and Moonbrew mushroom hot chocolate. As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about stress, nervous system regulation, focus, burnout, and the emotional side of organizing, I have found the growing interest in medicinal mushrooms […]

April 30, 2026

Packing for a Horse Show

When people ask me how I got into home organizing, my mind often goes back to when I was about seven years old and proudly carrying my bucket of horse brushes. Even then, I loved being prepared. I was conscientious about grooming the horse, keeping brushes in order, and making […]

April 30, 2026

Recycling Aluminum Cans in Carlsbad, NM: Support the Arts While Reducing Clutter

If you have ever wondered how to recycle in Carlsbad, NM, especially aluminum cans, you are not alone. Many residents want to recycle but are unsure where to go or what options exist locally. Unlike some larger cities, Carlsbad does not currently have curbside recycling pickup for household cans and […]

April 30, 2026

Composting and Home Organization: Turning Waste Into Something Useful

Several years ago, I learned just how much food waste ends up in landfills, and it changed the way I looked at both my home and my habits. In the United States, food waste is one of the largest categories of material sent to landfills. Estimates from the EPA have […]

March 27, 2026

Not Everything Has to Stay

When people start getting organized, they often think the goal is to have less. Less stuff. Less clutter. Less to manage. But that’s not actually the goal. The goal is to create a space where what remains is meaningful, functional, and supportive of the life you’re living now. Because not […]

March 27, 2026

Why Change Can Feel Harder Over Time (And What to Do About It)

At some point, many people notice a shift. Things that once felt easy—trying something new, adjusting a system, letting go of what isn’t working—start to feel… harder. Not impossible. But heavier. Slower. More resistant. It’s easy to write this off as personality. “I’m just set in my ways.” “I don’t […]

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. […]