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.

Downsizing: Tips For Paring Down For A Small Space

Less is the new more. Downsizing has become a regularly used word in our vocabularies and we're ok with that. Moving into a smaller home can be a cleansing process if you view it in a positive way. It'll certainly evoke that creative side you might have been ignoring. We mention that you'll need to [...]

By |2016-05-17T15:23:52+00:00May 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on Downsizing: Tips For Paring Down For A Small Space

10 Reasons to Become a Renter in Retirement

In retirement, you don't necessarily need a house with several bedrooms and a big yard. In fact, stairs to climb and a yard that needs mowing can become a significant liability as you age. Renters get to outsource emergency repairs and some home maintenance chores, which can make life easier as a retiree. Downsizing to [...]

By |2016-05-17T14:55:54+00:00May 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Become a Renter in Retirement

READER STORY: HOW DOWNSIZING OUR HOUSE IMPROVED OUR QUALITY OF LIFE

When we started planning for a second child, my husband and I decided we needed to find a bigger house. At the time we lived in a picturesque lakeside community in Northern Virginia where we had a 1,300 square foot townhouse on the water. After a year of searching in the frenzied housing market, we [...]

By |2016-05-17T14:27:22+00:00May 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on READER STORY: HOW DOWNSIZING OUR HOUSE IMPROVED OUR QUALITY OF LIFE

Downsizing Tips for Moving to a Smaller Apartment

Downsizing to a smaller apartment will save you money on rent and utilities, but it can be a stressful experience. Chances are, you won’t be able to fit all the stuff you’ve accumulated into a tighter space, and it's hard to know what to get rid of and what to keep. If you’re planning on [...]

By |2016-05-17T14:09:35+00:00May 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on Downsizing Tips for Moving to a Smaller Apartment

Nine Things to Consider Before Moving Into a Smaller Home

We downsized after I spent six days at my friend's 500-square-foot apartment in Manhattan. I didn't go to my friend's to practice living smaller; it just popped in as a wonderful new choice. We had many discussions about moving, and the living small just turned talks into action. I returned to Los Angeles feeling invigorated [...]

By |2016-05-17T13:38:51+00:00May 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Nine Things to Consider Before Moving Into a Smaller Home

Five Things to Consider Before Selling Your Home in Retirement

Let's face it: the word downsizing often conjures up images of loss or failure. Remember George Clooney as a downsizing professional, flying around the country, firing people in the movie "Up in the Air"? But what if the definition of downsizing in retirement really means a step up: freedom from hassles and overhead with the [...]

By |2016-05-17T13:31:30+00:00May 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Five Things to Consider Before Selling Your Home in Retirement

Why Downsizing Your Home Can Save You Money

Just this week I trimmed down my living space by at least 1,000 square feet. I went from a suburban home with tons of storage to a downtown city loft with practically none. It was one of the best decisions I ever made and my life has become not only so much simpler, but also [...]

By |2016-05-17T13:13:13+00:00May 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on Why Downsizing Your Home Can Save You Money

Should I Downsize My Home?

It seems like only yesterday you were having your first child and setting up a home for a growing family. Fast forward to today, when your youngest calls to say she's found the perfect apartment and that the chair from the family room would really fit into her new living room. Your downsizing journey has [...]

How to Downsize Your Stuff for a Move

Whittling down a lifetime’s worth of belongings for a move into a smaller home can be a difficult and emotional task. How can you decide what to keep and what to toss? Here are some things you can do to make the process easier: Get an early start If you wait until you’ve signed a [...]

By |2016-05-10T17:15:36+00:00May 10th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off on How to Downsize Your Stuff for a Move

12 Things to Never EVER Throw Out When You’re Downsizing

1. Family heirlooms. "Sterling silver candlesticks from your great, great grandmother should make the cut," says Professional Organizer, Barbara Reich. "Evaluate these and again, which ones are truly meaningful to you and your family currently?" advises Watson. "Which ones do you truly love and value? These are the ones to keep and take with you [...]

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