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Baby Boomer 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.

What If It’s Not About the Clutter? How Awareness Frees You to Let Go
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What If It’s Not About the Clutter? How Awareness Frees You to Let Go

What If It’s Not About the Clutter? How Awareness Frees You to Let Go

The Truth No One Tells You About Letting Go Most people think decluttering is about boxes, labels, bubble wrap, or finding more storage. But what if clutter isn’t the real problem? What if it’s just the symptom? Many of us—especially in this season of life—are holding onto far more than things. We’re holding onto identities, [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2025-10-16T07:35:40+00:00October 18th, 2025|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off

Don’t Wait to Downsize: The One Decision That Could Change Your Next Chapter
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Don’t Wait to Downsize: The One Decision That Could Change Your Next Chapter

Don’t Wait to Downsize: The One Decision That Could Change Your Next Chapter

Thinking about downsizing “someday”? Waiting too long could cost you time, money, and peace of mind. In this heartfelt guide, Rita Wilkins shares why now is the right time to downsize—on your terms. Discover how letting go can open the door to freedom, clarity, and the next chapter you’ve been dreaming of. It’s not about losing—it’s about choosing what truly matters.

By Downsizing Decluttering|2025-07-04T10:25:59+00:00July 5th, 2025|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, holiday decluttering bundle, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off

My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households
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My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households

My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households

The Hidden Challenges and Heart-Centered Solutions Moving in together should be a happy and exciting milestone—a fresh chapter in your lives. But too often, what begins with love and enthusiasm quickly spirals into a cluttered nightmare and a tug-of-war over stuff. As soon as the boxes are unpacked, you might find that while you love [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2025-06-17T11:25:17+00:00June 17th, 2025|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, Emotional Clutter, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, living in smaller spaces, minimalism|Comments Off

Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment
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Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment

Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment

By Rita Wilkins Let’s be honest– we’ve all been guilty of taking the easy way out when decluttering our homes by tossing stuff in the trash without a second thought about where it ends up. But here’s the hard truth: our actions have consequences. And when it comes to decluttering, those consequences can be deeply harmful [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2025-06-10T11:13:47+00:00June 10th, 2025|Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, how to declutter, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off

Closet Decluttering: 5 Key Questions to Curate Your Wardrobe
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Closet Decluttering: 5 Key Questions to Curate Your Wardrobe

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 [...]

By Rita's Minimalist Essentials|2024-11-28T06:12:08+00:00November 29th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, Commercial Design, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends|Comments Off

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

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 [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-10-29T08:49:30+00:00October 29th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, freedom, Holiday Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism checklists, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off

Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously
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Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously

Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously

There was a time when regifting felt like a taboo subject—something you’d whisper about, but never openly admit to doing. But now, as many years have passed, I’ve learned that regifting can be a truly thoughtful gesture, a way of sharing joy, and, yes, reducing the clutter in our lives. But it has to be [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-10-15T10:26:04+00:00October 15th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, motivation, trending|Comments Off

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

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 [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-10-01T12:49:21+00:00October 1st, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, Interiors, Sustainable Design|Comments Off

A 30-Day Clutter-Free Strategy That Works!
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A 30-Day Clutter-Free Strategy That Works!

A 30-Day Clutter-Free Strategy That Works!

With summer coming to an end in just a few short weeks, many of us are thinking about getting back on track with our decluttering projects that we started earlier in the year. Rather than thinking of it as an overwhelming task, try taking on the mindset of accomplishing your decluttering tasks over a few [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-08-13T11:24:32+00:00August 13th, 2024|Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, FB YouTube, holiday decluttering bundle, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials, Uncategorized|Comments Off

Leave a Lasting Legacy: It’s What We Do, Not What We Have
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Leave a Lasting Legacy: It’s What We Do, Not What We Have

Leave a Lasting Legacy: It’s What We Do, Not What We Have

By Rita Wilkins July 21, 2024 Leaving a lasting legacy is not about the material possessions we accumulate, but rather the impact we make through our actions. The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories. It’s what we do, not what we have, that will create a lasting legacy. When you think back on your [...]