Downsizing for Baby Boomers 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.

How To Downsize And Simplify Your Life 

Lead A Happier, Simpler Life In Your Retirement Years  Baby Boomers are fast approaching retirement age. Ask yourself, in your retirement, do you really want to live surrounded by the clutter of things you’ve collected over a lifetime. Or, would you prefer to declutter, downsize, and simplify your life?  Sign Up For A Decluttering And Downsizing Guide For Baby Boomers With Rita Wilkins  [...]

By |2021-06-22T14:48:21+00:00May 7th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on How To Downsize And Simplify Your Life 
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Jump Start Your Downsizing Journey with These Resources

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you or someone you know are getting ready to downsize to a smaller home, I read a great article over the weekend that I would love to share with you. There is so much to know about the downsizing and decluttering process and this article by Evan Dunn [...]

By |2026-05-05T16:52:26+00:00May 4th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Jump Start Your Downsizing Journey with These Resources
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Empty Nesters: Should You Move Homes Or Stay? 

What Do You Do Once Your Nest is Empty?  Becoming an empty nester can be an emotional transition for parents. While you’re proud of your children for going out on their own, it’s also natural to feel a certain sadness. In addition to the emotional response, there are practical problems that come along with being an empty [...]

By |2021-04-23T13:09:33+00:00April 23rd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips, empty nest, Home Decorating, how to utilize space in your house, retirement|Comments Off on Empty Nesters: Should You Move Homes Or Stay? 
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How Do You Know What to Take and Not Take with You When You Downsize Your Home?

As an interior designer for over 35 years, I have helped clients upsize from their first and second homes. I have helped them design their beach houses, their mountain houses, and their lake homes. And now, I am helping baby boomers downsize or right-size to a smaller home, homes that are more manageable and more [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:30+00:00April 22nd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on How Do You Know What to Take and Not Take with You When You Downsize Your Home?
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Baby Boomer Downsizing Home Checklist 

How Do I Get Start Downsizing and Simplifying my Life?  More and more people are taking an interest in downsizing their lives. Baby boomers especially are at a point in their lives where simplifying their lives through downsizing is something to be desired. Where you simply want less to maintain, want to save money, or want [...]

By |2021-04-16T13:39:15+00:00April 15th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Baby Boomer Downsizing Home Checklist 
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