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October 2025
Tori McGee, Holistic REALTOR®
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Tori McGee, Holistic REALTOR®
Tori McGee
Holistic Realtor®
The Good Neighbor Podcast
October is a season of transformation, a time to refresh, cozy up, and lean into the simple joys of home.
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, our spaces become more than just a backdrop; they shape how we feel, gather, and recharge.
In this issue, you’ll discover simple shifts to feel your best at home this autumn, easy ways to improve your family’s indoor air quality, and budget-friendly DIY Halloween décor that brings festive fun without the excess.
This month, may your home become a place of ease, joy, and restoration, where wellness and comfort meet in every corner.
Recipe of the Month
One Pot Creamy Pumpkin Pasta(Gluten Free and Vegan)
Heather Christo, Deliciously Allergen Free Recipes
I have been obsessed with the one-pot pasta dishes ever since Martha Stewart put this out into the universe.
Photo Credit: Heather Christo
Organization
Refresh for the Season: Simple Ways to Declutter and Create a Cozy Haven
By Jolene Nannette
As the vibrant colors of fall begin to emerge and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in your home. A cozy space not only enhances your comfort but also fosters a sense of calm and relaxation. However, a space cannot feel cozy if it feels chaotic and over-packed. Here’s how to declutter your home and promote comfort as the seasons change.
Feng Shui Essentials
Quiet Luxury, Yin Rhythm, & The Art of an Aligned Home
By Dee Oujiri
When daylight slips to a lower angle and the air turns crisp enough to ask for a second layer, something in us softens. The calendar may say “autumn,” but the body says, “slow.” In classical Feng Shui, fall belongs to Yin, receptive, reflective, and gently paced, and to the Metal element, which favors clarity, refinement, and the kind of editing that lets meaning rise to the surface. Think of October as a tailor, nothing added for spectacle, everything shaped for perfection.
Featured Article
Healthy Home Realty with Tori
Staff Writer
Check out my interview on The Good Neighbor Podcast! 🏡
Here are the details:
Starting out as a nutrition specialist in 2008, I never intended to become a real estate agent. But in 2003, I made a conscious decision to remove all chemicals from my family’s life after my young daughter was diagnosed with ADHD.
From that point, my mission was to do whatever I could to help my daughter.
When I began to look for a home to buy in 2013, I quickly realized there was a need for holistic real estate agents.
“No one really cared,” she says. Most traditional real estate agents acted like mold and other toxins were no big deal…
In 2015, I received my Realtor’s license and felt the need to create wellness for homes.
I am a certified Building Biology Advocate & am very excited to use the knowledge and skills I’ve learned to educate others in this increasingly vital area of public health and well-being.
I believe real estate is the next frontier that will be radically transformed by the wellness movement. Our homes, communities and surrounding environment directly affect our daily behaviors and lifestyles, and together these determine up to 80–90 percent of our health outcomes. Since our homes are typically our most important personal investment and expenditure, it is only logical that they should also be an investment in our health and well-being.
Family
Spooky & Sweet: DIY Halloween Décor That Won’t Break the Bank
By Lucy Chatman
Every year, Halloween aisles overflow with mass-produced skeletons, cheap plastic pumpkins, and décor that feels disposable and expensive. It’s easy to end up with decorations that look generic, cost too much, and leave little room for creativity or family connection.
Wellness
Breathe Easy: Simple Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Your Family
By Cassy West
In a world filled with invisible threats, the air inside your home can quietly influence your family’s health every single day. For parents juggling everything from snack schedules to bedtime routines, indoor air quality might seem like a background concern, until it isn’t.
Family
Candy Swap Ideas Kids Actually Love
By Sabrina Aguilar
Halloween doesn’t have to mean a sugar overload. With a little creativity, you can keep the excitement of candy alive while balancing it with small, playful surprises and healthier treats that still feel indulgent. By mixing in a few non-candy options alongside traditional treats, you can make Halloween fun, festive, and just the right amount of sweet.
Healthy Home
The Healthiest Kids Lunch Box
Toxin-Free Options That Actually Work
By Amanda Klecker
When it comes to your child’s health, every choice matters — even the container their lunch comes in. That adorable kids lunch box might look fun and functional, but what is it actually made of? Most conventional lunch gear is filled with plastic components that leach hormone-disrupting chemicals into food, especially when exposed to heat, moisture, or acidic snacks.
Wellness Architecture
Warmth by Design
Renovation Strategies for a Cozier Home
By Kate Hamblet
Fall’s crisp air is a reminder that comfort starts with smart design, not just turning up the thermostat. If you’re planning a renovation or building new, you have a perfect opportunity to create a home that stays naturally warmer, more inviting, and energy efficient through thoughtful choices in layout, insulation, and materials.
