Downsizing checklists 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.

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 |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 on A 30-Day Clutter-Free Strategy That Works!
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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 [...]

By |2024-08-08T11:38:25+00:00August 8th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing checklists, Downsizing In Your 60s, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, home downsizing in 60s, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Leave a Lasting Legacy: It’s What We Do, Not What We Have
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Are Our Vintage Heirlooms Truly Priceless Treasures, or Could They Be Considered Timeless Traps?

This is a question that sparks debates and conversations within families of all generations. Some argue that vintage heirlooms hold a special place in our hearts and serve as a tangible connection to our ancestors and family histories. They have been passed down through generations, carrying emotional value that can’t be measured. To some, our [...]

By |2024-07-23T10:14:30+00:00July 23rd, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity|Comments Off on Are Our Vintage Heirlooms Truly Priceless Treasures, or Could They Be Considered Timeless Traps?
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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 [...]

By |2024-07-09T06:50:56+00:00July 9th, 2024|challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, motivation, personal growth|Comments Off on When I Saw Grandma‘s Kitchen Table in a Thrift Store, It Made Me Cry
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5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses

You won’t believe how these 5 decluttering checklists are revolutionizing the way people are approaching and succeeding at decluttering their homes and simplifying their lives! If you are overwhelmed by clutter and searching for ways to live a simpler life with less stuff and less stress, these 5 decluttering checklists might be the solution you [...]

By |2024-06-11T07:12:05+00:00June 11th, 2024|downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, 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, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on 5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses
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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  [...]

By |2024-06-07T04:50:23+00:00June 7th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing checklists, Emotional Clutter, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on Minimalism Through the Generations: A Diverse Approach to Decluttering 
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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 |2024-05-30T09:46:52+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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Minimalist & Decluttering: How To Live A Simpler Life 

Less Is More – Living A Simpler, Minimalist Lifestyle  It’s a commonly held belief in our part of the world that bigger is always better. Many of us have found ourselves in a position where we always feel we need more. What if more isn’t always better, though? What if what you’re looking for isn’t [...]

By |2024-04-26T13:43:41+00:00April 26th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Minimalist & Decluttering: How To Live A Simpler Life 
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Expert Tips and Strategies for Downsizing and Decluttering

Whether you are wanting to downsize to a smaller home and retirement, or to simply declutter the home you currently live in, the process can be overwhelming especially if you’re just starting out. These expert tips and strategies that I cover in this video and blog will help guide you and make the process easier [...]

By |2024-04-11T07:42:05+00:00April 9th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, home downsizing in 60s, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on Expert Tips and Strategies for Downsizing and Decluttering
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Minimalist Decluttering With Minimalist Essentials 

How Can I Become A Minimalist?  Do you love minimalist design, but struggle to incorporate it into your own home? Do you find you have too much stuff and not enough space in your home? Would you like to learn how to get rid of clutter, how to let go of items, and how to [...]

By |2024-03-25T02:06:28+00:00March 22nd, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on Minimalist Decluttering With Minimalist Essentials 
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