Neatly stacked and labeled holiday storage bins organized for easy access

Why October Is the Perfect Time to Declutter Your Storage Spacesuttering - Copy

October 20, 20252 min read

You know the feeling…

You finally carve out time to get festive, pull down the holiday bins, open the lids—and then… 😩

Tangled lights.
Cracked ornaments.
Random decor you forgot about (and don’t even like).
Wrapping paper scraps. Mugs you never use. Guilt. Clutter. Chaos.

It’s a lot. And it’s the last thing you need when your calendar is already packed with work deadlines, school activities, travel plans, and holiday prep.

But here’s the good news…


Neatly stacked and labeled holiday storage bins organized for easy access

🎯 October is your secret weapon.

Before Halloween kicks off the season—and before your weekends get swallowed up—October gives you a quiet window of opportunity.
It’s the
perfect time to:

Reclaim a few storage spaces
Reset your seasonal zones (without the rush)
Make room for what you actually use and love


🕒 What to focus on right now:

You don’t need to do it all.
Start with just one of these quick wins:

  • Declutter 1 holiday bin (yes, just one!)

  • Toss broken lights and decor you didn’t use last year

  • Create a “New for This Year” bin to catch incoming items

  • Label bins by purpose (“Tree Decor,” “Outdoor,” “Gift Wrap”)

  • Donate what no longer fits your season—or your style


💡 Pro Organizer Tip

Choose one holiday bin, set a 10-minute timer, and give yourself permission to only make yes-or-no decisions. No guilt. No ‘maybes.’ Just one bin, one win.


📥 Need help getting started?

I’ve got two free tools that make this so much easier—even if you’ve only got 15 minutes between meetings, school pickup, and dinner.


🎁 Check out my Holiday Storage Reset Guide
A 10-minute audit to help you tackle just one holiday bin at a time—without guilt, overwhelm, or decision fatigue.

10-minute Holiday Storage RESET guide

📥[Click here to grab your free guide now]


👉 Download my Free Seasonal Decluttering Checklist —your guide to keeping every season light, fresh, and clutter-free.

Seasonal Decluttering, Home Organizing

📥[Click here to grab your free checklist now]


💛 Bonus reminder: You don’t have to do it all yourself.

If this still feels like too much—or your bins are stacked higher than your motivation—that’s what I’m here for.

I offer hands-on seasonal organizing sessions to help busy moms like you get it DONE.
No judgment. Just peace, space, and a huge exhale.

📦 Want your storage reset for you? 👉 Book your session now


Bottom line?

Start small now, and your future self (and holiday season) will feel so much lighter.
No more “Ugh, not this bin again.”
Just calm, joy, and a little more breathing room.

You’ve got this.
And if you don’t feel like you do—I’ve got you.

As owner of New Day Organizing and a professional organizer, I specialize in helping busy professional moms create homes they’re proud of. I understand the challenge of balancing a successful career with family life – and how quickly things can spiral when you’re juggling it all.

That’s why I create simple, sustainable organizing systems that work for your whole family. No more Sunday night anxiety about the week ahead. No more apologizing for your home’s appearance.

Your home should be your sanctuary, not your stressor. Let’s transform it into a space where you can truly relax and focus on what matters most – your family and your success.

Sandy Eaton

As owner of New Day Organizing and a professional organizer, I specialize in helping busy professional moms create homes they’re proud of. I understand the challenge of balancing a successful career with family life – and how quickly things can spiral when you’re juggling it all. That’s why I create simple, sustainable organizing systems that work for your whole family. No more Sunday night anxiety about the week ahead. No more apologizing for your home’s appearance. Your home should be your sanctuary, not your stressor. Let’s transform it into a space where you can truly relax and focus on what matters most – your family and your success.

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