Rita, the downsizing designer, has over 100 decluttering tips for you and your minimalist lifestyle.

Conquer Clutter Magnets: 5 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Organized 

https://youtu.be/qEse-Dq0TO0 Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome back to the companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series, where I share five decluttering tips in five minutes to help you simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling one of the sneakiest sources of household clutter: clutter magnets. Even in the tidiest homes, [...]

By |2024-11-22T04:09:00+00:00November 22nd, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Conquer Clutter Magnets: 5 Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy and Organized 
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Staying Motivated to Declutter: 5 Tips to Keep You on Track 

https://youtu.be/u87nNj1FBqg Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. Here, we go beyond the quick tips to dive deeper into strategies that can help you stay motivated on your decluttering journey. If you’re struggling with getting started or staying on track, you’re [...]

By |2024-11-15T05:08:29+00:00November 15th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Staying Motivated to Declutter: 5 Tips to Keep You on Track 
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Minimalist Parenting: Decluttering Tips to Instill Minimalist Values in Your Kids 

https://youtu.be/MkKvSuf-8Ms Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome back to the extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series, where I provide five expert decluttering tips in just five minutes. Here, we dive a little deeper into each tip, giving you even more insight and strategies for simplifying your life. Today’s [...]

By |2024-11-08T05:33:43+00:00November 8th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Minimalist Parenting: Decluttering Tips to Instill Minimalist Values in Your Kids 
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Mastering Paper Clutter: A Simple System for a Clutter-Free Home 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkbqPZPE8qk Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and today I’m diving deeper into one of the most persistent forms of clutter: paper. Even with online banking and e-statements, it’s amazing how quickly paper can pile up and create chaos in our homes. From bills and junk mail to receipts and magazines, paper clutter can [...]

By |2024-11-06T04:51:27+00:00November 1st, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., bucket list, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists|Comments Off on Mastering Paper Clutter: A Simple System for a Clutter-Free Home 
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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 |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 on 5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself
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The Emotional Cost of Clutter: How Letting Go Lifts Invisible Weights 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. Today, I want to talk about something that often gets overlooked when we think about clutter: the emotional toll it takes on us. We don’t always realize how much energy our possessions can drain from us until we begin letting go. Decluttering isn’t just about creating physical space—it’s [...]

By |2024-10-25T04:10:51+00:00October 25th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering|Comments Off on The Emotional Cost of Clutter: How Letting Go Lifts Invisible Weights 
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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 |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 on Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously
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Time as a Resource: How Decluttering Helps You Reclaim Your Most Valuable Asset 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and I want to talk to you today about something that many people overlook when they think about decluttering: time. Decluttering isn’t just about clearing physical space—it’s about simplifying your life so that you can reclaim time, the most valuable resource we have.  We often think of decluttering [...]

By |2024-10-13T02:22:42+00:00October 11th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Time as a Resource: How Decluttering Helps You Reclaim Your Most Valuable Asset 
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Letting Go of Identity Clutter: Embrace Who You Are Today 

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer. If you’re on a journey to simplify your life, you’ve probably noticed that decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff—it’s about letting go of the things that no longer serve you. One of the most challenging types of clutter to deal with is identity clutter, the things [...]

By |2024-10-04T05:13:26+00:00October 4th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, 8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Letting Go of Identity Clutter: Embrace Who You Are Today 
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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 |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 on Making the Most of Your Small Space: 5 Design Strategies for Living in Large and Small Spaces
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