By Di Ter Avest
October has been such an inspiring and festive month! Between helping families prepare their homes for the holidays, setting up systems to ease seasonal stress, and guiding moms to stay organized through the busiest time of the year, I’ve also had the joy of being featured in a few articles. This month’s features were all about making life simpler, calmer, and more joyful as we head into the holiday season.
One of the highlights was being featured in Homes & Gardens’ Home Organizing Ideas article, where I shared practical ways to create organized, functional spaces that truly work for your family’s lifestyle. I also contributed to their Ultimate Thanksgiving Checklist—a guide designed to help you plan, prep, and enjoy the holiday without last-minute chaos (because stress-free hosting is always the goal!).
In another Homes & Gardens feature, Easy Holiday Kitchen Prep Tips from Chefs & Pro Organizers, I shared time-saving strategies for getting your kitchen ready for the season—so you can spend more time enjoying and less time scrambling. And finally, I loved offering my insights in their Fall Wardrobe Swap article, where I shared tips for transitioning your closet with ease and keeping your wardrobe fresh and clutter-free as the temperatures drop.
Each of these features reflects my mission through the Organize Yourself Healthy Method—helping moms and families simplify their spaces, reduce overwhelm, and create systems that support their lifestyle and well-being.
Keep reading for a full roundup of this month’s media highlights—I hope they inspire you to make a few small changes that bring more calm and ease to your everyday life!
One highlight was sharing my Organize Yourself Healthy Method with Homes & Gardens, offering moms simple ways to reset their homes without feeling overwhelmed. I also had the chance to share advice for streamlining your coat closet with Southern Living—because a well-organized entryway sets the tone for the whole home! And with Homes & Gardens again, I offered tips for tackling those September organizing tasks that help keep your space functional and stress-free.
Each feature is a reminder of why I love this work: helping families create homes that feel calm, intentional, and ready for the season ahead.
Keep reading for a full roundup of this month’s media highlights—I hope these stories inspire you to try a new system or two in your own home!
Top Features of the Month
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The Fall Wardrobe Swap – 5 Pro Tips to Streamline and Tidy Your Closet for the Colder Months
Published/Released: October , 2025
👉 Read more here:
https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/fall-wardrobe-swap


Homes & Gardens
5 Easy Kitchen Prep Tips Chefs and Pro Organizers Always use to get Ready for the Holidays with Less Stress, Including ‘Leftover Zones’
Published/Released: October 8th, 2025
👉 Read more here:
https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/easy-holiday-kitchen-prep-tips-from-chefs-pro-organizers
Homes & Gardens
The ultimate Thanksgiving checklist you’ll return to in 2026 – practical room-by-room pre-hosting tricks to stave off seasonal stress and hosting chaos
Published/Released: October 1st, 2025
👉 Read more here:
https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/ultimate-thanksgiving-checklist


Homes & Gardens
35 expert home organizing ideas to easily and quickly help you turn chaos into calm
Published/Released: October 24th, 2025
👉 Read more here:
https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/home-organizing-ideas
Homes & Gardens
Homeowners Urged to Put a ‘Transition Bin’ in Play Before November 1 – Professional Organizers Reveal It Will Drastically Reduce Closet Mess
Published/Released: October 30th, 2025
👉 Read more here:
https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/transition-bin

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