Checklists to downsize 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.

Transform Your Space with the 15-Minute Decluttering Burst Method 

Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of decluttering your home? You're not alone. Many of us look around at the clutter and feel defeated before we even begin. The key to overcoming this daunting feeling is simpler than you might think: short, focused bursts of decluttering. Here’s how investing just 15 minutes at a time can [...]

By |2024-05-31T14:06:04+00:00May 31st, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement|Comments Off on Transform Your Space with the 15-Minute Decluttering Burst Method 
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“MOM, THANKS, BUT NO THANKS!”: THE REBELLION AGAINST FAMILY HEIRLOOMS

BY RITA WILKINS MAY 13, 2024 LIFESTYLE There was a time when heirs were excited to receive their parents’ and grandparents’ most prized possessions. Their fine bone china, lead crystal, and sterling silver were not only welcomed but proudly displayed and regularly used. If we didn’t have room in our homes, we either passed them on to relatives [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:34+00:00May 30th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on “MOM, THANKS, BUT NO THANKS!”: THE REBELLION AGAINST FAMILY HEIRLOOMS
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9 Quick Ways to Kickstart or Restart Your Decluttering Journey

Decluttering Your Home Is an Enormous Task It’s easy to feel intimidated and overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. So how do you get started or get restarted? Try These 9 Quick and Easy Strategies to Start or Continue Your Decluttering Journey: 1. Start small. It’s been proven that by starting small with just [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:33+00:00May 28th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on 9 Quick Ways to Kickstart or Restart Your Decluttering Journey
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How Decluttering in My 60s Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours Too!)

The Clutter Mystery Did you know that, according to a University of California study, the average American home has over 300,000 items in it? 300,000 items! No wonder Americans are stressed out by the amount of stuff in their homes. No wonder we are having difficulty concentrating, focusing, and getting things done. No wonder one [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:11:00+00:00May 21st, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, Emotional Clutter, Home Decorating, home downsizing in 60s, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, simplify your life|Comments Off on How Decluttering in My 60s Changed My Life (And How It Can Change Yours Too!)
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Simplify Your Life in Just 3 Easy Steps

In this blog I’m going to show you how to simplify your life in just 3 easy steps. You will not believe the difference it can make in living a simpler, more balanced, and more peaceful life! If you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the overabundance of clutter in your home and in your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:10:28+00:00May 1st, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, Downsizing In Your 60s, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on Simplify Your Life in Just 3 Easy Steps
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5 Downsides to Downsizing

If you are considering downsizing, this blog is intended to help you weigh some pros and cons before you make such a big decision. As the “Downsizing Designer,” I’m frequently asked if there are downsides to downsizing. The short answer is downsizing may or may not be right for you. It all depends. The truth [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:59+00:00February 6th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize|Comments Off on 5 Downsides to Downsizing
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Craving A Simpler Life with Less? Don’t Just Talk About It, Do It!

I ran into a former client recently and she said, “Deciding to live a simpler life, was the best thing I ever did for myself!” She went on to say that she had absolutely no regrets about choosing not only to declutter her stuff but to also downsize to a smaller home. She said that [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:48+00:00January 3rd, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, holiday decluttering bundle, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on Craving A Simpler Life with Less? Don’t Just Talk About It, Do It!
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Embrace Minimalist Lifestyle: 10 Warning Signs You Have Too Much Stuff!

This topic, 10 Warning Signs You Have Too Much Stuff was inspired by a desperate call I received a few weeks ago from a woman who finally realized the clutter was a real issue in her life and that she had been denying it, even ignoring it until… One night she drove up to her [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:39+00:00December 5th, 2023|challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, downsizing after retirement, Downsizing In Your 60s, Emotional Clutter, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, home downsizing in 60s, lifestyle, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on Embrace Minimalist Lifestyle: 10 Warning Signs You Have Too Much Stuff!
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How To Declutter Your Home Before Your Holiday Party 

How To Achieve Minimalist Living And Minimalist Design With Decluttering Are you frustrated by the clutter in your home? Do you feel overwhelmed because you have too much stuff and not enough space? If so, know you’re not alone. Like you, many have struggled to achieve their minimalist design dreams because they don’t know how [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:37+00:00December 1st, 2023|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering|Comments Off on How To Declutter Your Home Before Your Holiday Party 
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3 (Plus 1 More) Really Big Reasons I’m Not Shopping on Black Friday

I have a confession to make. I spent many years of my earlier life shopping for Black Friday bargains along with the rest of the crowds, waiting in line for stuff I didn’t need, and in some cases didn’t even want. Once home with my hands full of shopping bags filled with sale items, I [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:09:37+00:00November 29th, 2023|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, motivation, simplicity|Comments Off on 3 (Plus 1 More) Really Big Reasons I’m Not Shopping on Black Friday
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