Aging in Place posts by Rita Wilkins. Rita is a renowned expert in decluttering and minimalism, empowering individuals to simplify their lives through practical tips and resources, while also captivating audiences as a professional speaker and author.

Minimalist Living: What is Clutter Blindness?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever gotten so used to seeing something that you don’t even notice it anymore? The boots and snow shovels from last winter that still sit in your mudroom. The old winter coats that no longer fit but take up room in your hall closet. The kid’s trophies [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:57+00:00August 9th, 2022|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, engage in yourlife, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Minimalist Living: What is Clutter Blindness?
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How To Lead A Minimalist Lifestyle 

Do You Want To Live A Minimalist Lifestyle?  Are you tired of all the clutter in your home? Do you dream of living a minimalist lifestyle? Do you wish you could easily learn minimalist tips for decluttering your home? If so – I have good news for you! Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:56+00:00August 4th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing in your 70s|Comments Off on How To Lead A Minimalist Lifestyle 
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Don’ts and Dos of Downsizing in Your 60s

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are in your 60s, you might be thinking a lot about downsizing and decluttering: Moving to a smaller home. Preparing your home for aging in place. Getting your home and your life in order “just in case” something happens. Or maybe you just want a different kind [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:51+00:00July 19th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, how do i get rid of stuff|Comments Off on Don’ts and Dos of Downsizing in Your 60s
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Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s: When and How to Start

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer “The secret to happiness is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” ~ Socrates What is it about turning 60 that changes us? I have a big birthday coming up soon so perhaps I’m being a little nostalgic, meaning this blog is coming [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:47+00:00July 7th, 2022|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s: When and How to Start
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How To Get Started Decluttering

You Can Get Started Decluttering Your Home Today  You’ve made the decision to start decluttering your home. You want to get rid of all those things you don’t need. However, getting started on decluttering is the hardest part. You’re not sure how to take that first step. Don’t worry – you don’t have to start [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:06:30+00:00May 19th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Decorating, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on How To Get Started Decluttering
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There’s Something About Turning 60 That Changes You

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Perhaps it’s that you see your clock ticking right before your eyes. You have less life in front of you than behind you. You have so much more you want to accomplish. You’re not done yet! In fact, you are so ready to go for it, to live life [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:56+00:00March 15th, 2022|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, lifestyle, simplify your life|Comments Off on There’s Something About Turning 60 That Changes You
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Downsizing And Starting Over in Your 60s Is Emotional: How to Design the Life You Really Want

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re in your 60s or 70s, perhaps you have already downsized. You might be saying, “Why didn’t I downsize sooner?” You might be experiencing a home and a lifestyle that is better suited for you at this stage of your life. You have more time, energy, and freedom [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:56+00:00February 17th, 2022|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on Downsizing And Starting Over in Your 60s Is Emotional: How to Design the Life You Really Want
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Why Declutter Your Home? 

Are You Ready To Downsize And Declutter?  If so, you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins – known to many as the Downsizing Designer! There are many out there who want to learn how to declutter their homes but simply aren’t sure how to get started. That’s where I step in. I was [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:55+00:00February 17th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing in your 70s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Why Declutter Your Home? 
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How to Make a New House YOUR Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you recently moved into a new house and it still doesn’t feel like home? Or  Maybe you bought a house someone else used to live in and you were having a hard time making it feel like your own home. This is not unusual. I’ve heard it many [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:45+00:00January 20th, 2022|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, Interior design, lifestyle|Comments Off on How to Make a New House YOUR Home
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A Sneak Peek: The Downsizing Designer’s Holiday Home Décor

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Welcome to my “NEW” old home (built in 1780)! This past summer, I moved from my jewel box apartment in Philadelphia, right-sizing to a beautiful Hallmark-like Village in historic New Castle DE on the Delaware River. When I started to decorate for the holidays, I committed to keeping my [...]

By |2021-12-13T12:46:12+00:00December 14th, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on A Sneak Peek: The Downsizing Designer’s Holiday Home Décor
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