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32 Things Before 33: A Year of Doing More for Myself

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I love a good checklist. There is something about writing things down and slowly crossing them off that feels grounding. It turns big ideas into small steps. It turns dreams into plans. In 2026, I decided to push myself to do more on my own, for myself. Taking Roxie along doesn’t count as being alone, though, because she’s my built-in adventure buddy. This list started with a bigger dream. For my 35th birthday , I want to travel on the Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver and finally explore the West Coast. I’ve dreamed about that trip for years, and instead of waiting until someday magically arrives, I decided to start building toward it now. So before I turn 33 , I made a list of 32 things I want to do . Some are small. Some are personal. Some are adventures. Some are practical steps toward the life I want to build. None of them are about perfection. They’re about living a little more intentionally. Here’s my list. 32 Things Before 33 Go on a solo coffee date at a cute loca...
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Resetting My Life in My 30s: Rebuilding After Everything Fell Apart

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Have you ever paused for a moment, looked at your life, and realized you are not where you expected to be? Not where you planned to be. Not where you thought you’d be by now. And somehow… you’re not even sure how you got there. That’s where I found myself recently. A few years ago, I believed I had built something solid. My cleaning and organizing business was growing, clients trusted me, and it felt like the kind of work that could carry me forward for years. I truly thought I had created something stable and sustainable. But somewhere along the way, things changed. Over the past two years, I’ve watched pieces of that life slowly unravel. In some ways, it feels like I nearly burned the whole thing to the ground. And if I’m being honest, there were moments when I mentally walked away from it, too. The strange part is… I still love the work. I love helping people create homes that feel peaceful and manageable. I love the satisfaction of transforming chaos into calm. I love knowing that...
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Why Less Is More Decluttering (and Why It Feels So Hard at First)

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Less isn’t about having nothing. It’s about making room for what matters. If your home feels heavy, cluttered, or louder than it should, the solution may not be better storage or stricter routines. Often, it’s simply less. This isn’t a post about perfection or minimalism as a trend. It’s about creating peace, clarity, and breathing room in your everyday life. We’ll talk about why decluttering feels emotional, why small changes matter more than big purges, and how gentle rhythms can help you reconnect with your space without overwhelm. When “More” Becomes Noise We live in a world that celebrates accumulation. New purchases, new systems, new habits, new goals. When something feels off, we’re often told to add something to fix it. Another planner. Another basket. Another shelf. But clutter isn’t always a visible mess. Often, it’s decision fatigue, unfinished intentions, and emotional weight disguised as objects. Every item asks something of us. Time. Attention. Maintenance. Spac...
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Finding God Again Without the Weight of Religion

 In 2025, I began rediscovering my faith in a way I never had before. What I realized surprised me, but it also explained so much of the ache I had carried for years: It wasn’t God who hurt me. It was religion. It was religious people. God did not wound me with shame. He did not silence my questions. He did not punish my curiosity or confusion. People did. Somewhere along the way, faith became tangled with fear. Rules were louder than relationship. Correction came before compassion. Instead of being drawn closer to God, I learned to associate Him with heaviness, guilt, and the constant feeling of “not being enough.” So I stepped away. Not fully from God, but from the version of Him I had been given. Healing from Religious Trauma and Rediscovering Faith What I’ve come to see in my adulthood is this: God never left. He waited. When I finally returned to Scripture with fresh eyes, I didn’t find a God eager to shame me for my mistakes. I found a God who gently showed me why ...
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12 Organization Products I Use in Real Homes (Not Just Pinterest Ones)

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  My Favourite Organization Products I Actually Use (and Recommend) If there’s one thing I’ve learned from cleaning and organizing real homes, it’s this: The right products don’t create perfection; they create ease. These are the organizational tools I use repeatedly. In my own home, in client homes, and in spaces where we want things to feel calmer, not complicated. None of these is about over-buying bins. They’re about making everyday life a little smoother. I’ll walk you through what I use, where I use it, and why it works . 1. Lazy Susans (the MVP of organizing) Set of 4, 10” Non-Skid Lazy Susan Organizers 👉 https://amzn.to/49aYe97 If I had to choose one organizing product forever, this might be it. I use these literally everywhere : Beside the stove for oils and regularly used spices Inside cupboards for spices (especially Costco-sized bottles and sprinkles) In the fridge for condiments, sauces, pickles On the bathroom counter for skincare and makeup Under the sink for clean...
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Building the Shelves- Vol 1- The Gathering Place

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  The First Books Have Been Ordered There’s something quietly holy about a beginning. Today, I ordered the very first books for The Gathering Place . No shelves yet. No storefront. Just a checkout confirmation and a heart full of gratitude. But still, this moment matters. For a long time, this idea lived only in notebooks, whispered prayers, and late-night “what ifs.” A place for gentle stories. Truthful. Deep without being harsh. Books that invite you to sit, not perform. To think, not escape yourself. To rest, not rush. And now, the first pages are officially on their way. Why These Books The Gathering Place was never meant to be a loud bookstore. It isn’t about trends or shock value or chasing whatever sells fastest. It’s about stories that shape us slowly . Books that feel like a warm chair by the window. The kind you underline. The kind you come back to years later and find new meaning waiting for you. Some are faith-rooted. Some are devotional. Some are practical. Som...
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Decluttering Tips for 2026

Simple, Gentle Ways to Create a Calmer Home This Year If you’re craving a slower, lighter year, decluttering is one of the most powerful places to start. Decluttering in 2026 isn’t about perfection or minimalism taken to extremes. It’s about creating space for peace, better rhythms, and a home that supports the life you’re actually living right now. Here are practical, realistic decluttering tips you can save, revisit, and use all year long. Declutter for Your Current Season Not your past. Not your “someday.” Ask yourself: Do I use this now? Does this fit my current lifestyle? Does this support the life I want in 2026? Let go of items tied to who you used to be or who you thought you’d be by now. Start With One Small Area Big decluttering plans often stall before they begin. Instead, start with: One drawer One shelf One bag of donations Small wins build momentum and confidence. Declutter by Category, Not Room Decluttering feels easier when you grou...
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