Closet Decluttering: 5 Key Questions to Curate Your Wardrobe 

[Embed YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Kzz69WVV3Fo]  https://youtu.be/Kzz69WVV3Fo Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to the extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into five essential questions to help you edit your closet effectively and build a wardrobe that makes you feel amazing. It’s September, which [...]

Conquer Clutter Magnets: 5 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Organized 

https://youtu.be/qEse-Dq0TO0 Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome back to the companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series, where I share five decluttering tips in five minutes to help you simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling one of the sneakiest sources of household clutter: clutter magnets. Even in the tidiest homes, [...]

Staying Motivated to Declutter: 5 Tips to Keep You on Track 

https://youtu.be/u87nNj1FBqg Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. Here, we go beyond the quick tips to dive deeper into strategies that can help you stay motivated on your decluttering journey. If you’re struggling with getting started or staying on track, you’re [...]

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Minimalist Parenting: Decluttering Tips to Instill Minimalist Values in Your Kids 

https://youtu.be/MkKvSuf-8Ms Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome back to the extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series, where I provide five expert decluttering tips in just five minutes. Here, we dive a little deeper into each tip, giving you even more insight and strategies for simplifying your life. Today’s [...]

By |2024-11-08T05:33:43+00:00November 8th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Minimalist Parenting: Decluttering Tips to Instill Minimalist Values in Your Kids 

Mastering Paper Clutter: A Simple System for a Clutter-Free Home 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkbqPZPE8qk Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and today I’m diving deeper into one of the most persistent forms of clutter: paper. Even with online banking and e-statements, it’s amazing how quickly paper can pile up and create chaos in our homes. From bills and junk mail to receipts and magazines, paper clutter can [...]

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5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself

The busy holiday season is almost here. Will this year be like holidays past, where you’re so caught up in preparing, shopping, and wrapping gifts that there’s little time left to simply enjoy it? Have you been wondering what life would be like if it were just simpler? Less cluttered? Less overwhelming? Less stressful? Imagine [...]

Letting Go of Identity Clutter: Embrace Who You Are Today 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. If you’re on a journey to simplify your life, you’ve probably noticed that decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff—it’s about letting go of the things that no longer serve you. One of the most challenging types of clutter to deal with is identity clutter, the things [...]

Making the Most of Your Small Space: 5 Design Strategies for Living in Large and Small Spaces

Whether you live in a small city apartment, a starter home in the suburbs, or a tiny house in your son’s backyard, this blog and video will share five design strategies to make the most of your home—regardless of its size! Living in smaller spaces does present a few challenges: Limited storage Less personal space [...]

Five Simple Tips to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGb5pYe4LU0 Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, also known as the Downsizing Designer. Welcome to my “Five in Five” series, where I share five quick tips in just five minutes about decluttering and simplifying your life. Before we get started, let me ask you a question: Do you ever wish your life was just simpler, less hectic, [...]

How to Motivate Yourself to Declutter and Simplify Your Life 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgWeWJiMj40 Hi everyone, it’s Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, back with another edition of my “Five Tips in Five Minutes” series to help you declutter and simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling a common challenge: finding the motivation to declutter, especially when you just don’t feel like it. Decluttering can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with [...]

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