downsizing for baby boomers 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.

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 [...]

3 Creative Ways to Deal with “Other People’s Clutter”

If someone else’s trash is another person’s treasure… Why is it that someone else’s stuff is cluttered but yours is not? Why is it so much easier to declutter other people’s stuff rather than our own? Perhaps you’ve heard yourself complaining about “my husband's stuff, my wife’s stuff, or my kids’ stuff.” While it might [...]

Focus On What Matters – Minimalist Essentials 

What To Do If You Have Too Much Stuff  Living with too much stuff can be frustrating. When clutter fills your home, it can make life chaotic. You hold onto things you think you need, but you’re really holding yourself back from the simple lifestyle you crave. What if you didn’t have to overcome decluttering [...]

How To Throw An Extreme Photo Decluttering Party

Do you have boxes of old photos sitting in your basement or big photo albums taking up space on your bookcase shelves? If you are a baby boomer or part of the sandwich generation, chances are you not only have your own photo collections, but you also have those that you inherited from your parents [...]

Decluttering Tips: Learn The Minimalist Essentials 

What To Do If You Have Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Space  A common issue for many individuals is the issue of clutter. You may ask yourself – what is clutter? Clutter is an unorganized, messy accumulation of things. If you find that your home is cluttered with too much stuff, it’s easy to feel [...]

Become A Minimalist Through Decluttering

Learn To Let Go Of Items, Get Rid Of Clutter, And Become More Minimalist  You don’t have to live your life surrounded by clutter. You may feel you don’t know how to get started decluttering or that you don’t know how to live a more minimalist lifestyle. You don’t have to accomplish your minimalist decluttering [...]

The Downsizing Designer’s 10 Favorite Home Organizing Solutions

For the first time, I would like to focus on actual products that I have used myself and strongly recommend. They will help you get organized and stay organized once you’ve decluttered a particular space. If you read my blogs, you know that I don’t normally encourage you to buy more because my primary focus [...]

Minimalism Decluttering: Do You Have Too Much Stuff?

Do You Have Too Much Stuff And Not Enough Space?  Do you feel overwhelmed by clutter in your home? Do you find you have too much stuff and not enough space in your home? Are you eager to learn minimalist decluttering tips so you can get rid of clutter? If so, you’re in the right [...]

Minimalist Tips: Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Downsizing 

Are You Ready To Downsize And Declutter?  Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your life? Do you feel it’s not as easy as you’d like it to be to maintain your home? Do you wish you could get rid of clutter? Are you interested in a more minimalist lifestyle? If [...]

Decluttering Tips: What To Do With A Loved One’s Belongings 

How To Declutter And Stay Clutter-Free  Whether you’re looking to get started decluttering or are looking for tips on how to remain clutter-free, it’s important to remember you don’t have to go through your decluttering journey alone. If you’re struggling with decluttering and long for a more minimalist style in your home, you’re in the [...]

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