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

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 [...]

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 [...]

Minimalism and Relationships: How Less Stuff Means More Love

In this blog, I’d like you to consider challenging yourself to declutter your life and discover how having fewer possessions can lead to more love and happiness. When you embrace minimalism, or living with less, it brings more connection and love into our lives. We’re told that success is measured by the number of things [...]

The Financial and Environmental Benefits of Eco-Friendly Minimalism 

In today's world, where consumerism is rampant, adopting a minimalist lifestyle can be a refreshing change. Minimalism is about focusing on what truly matters and eliminating what doesn't. When you pair minimalism with eco-friendly practices, you not only simplify your life but also contribute positively to the environment. Let’s explore how eco-friendly minimalism can bring [...]

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When I Saw Grandma‘s Kitchen Table in a Thrift Store, It Made Me Cry

Note:  A real story shared with me by one of my millennial followers. "My grandma loved that table! Why didn’t I accept it when she offered it to me last year while she was still alive? ~ Zach It breaks my heart that I was too preoccupied with my own life to listen to her [...]

IT’S JUST GRANDMA’S OLD STUFF… UNTIL IT’S VINTAGE. THEN IT’S CHIC!

BY RITA WILKINS JUNE 26, 2024 LIFESTYLE A few weeks ago, I produced a YouTube video that went viral, “Mom, Thanks but No Thanks: The Rebellion Against Family Heirlooms.” Watched by tens of thousands of millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers alike, it struck a chord and became a great conversation starter between parents and their [...]

Embracing The Ups, The Downs, And the Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester

It’s the first day your young adult child moved out of the house. You look around and the house feels so empty. You even miss the dirty socks on the floor, the loud music playing upstairs, and the dirty dishes often left in the sink. You’re lonely. You’re sad. You’re filled with so many emotions [...]

Unpacking Emotional Clutter: How To Let Go 

Clutter is not just an excess of things; it often represents an array of complex emotions. Understanding the emotional ties that bind us to our possessions can be the key to decluttering not just our physical spaces but our minds as well. Let’s explore how recognizing the emotions behind different types of clutter can help [...]

Decluttering Before Your Big Move 

The Essential Guide to Decluttering Before Your Big Move  Moving into a new home is an exciting chapter in life, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when you face the daunting task of packing. Decluttering before you move is not just about reducing the number of boxes you cart to your new place; it’s [...]

Minimalism Through the Generations: A Diverse Approach to Decluttering 

Why Decluttering Appeals Across Generations  Despite their differences, all generations can agree on the stress-relieving benefits of decluttering. A minimalist approach helps enhance focus, increase productivity, and reduce anxiety. Decluttering is not just about creating more physical space; it's about making room for more health, happiness, and freedom in life.  Baby Boomers: Preserving With Purpose  [...]

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