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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.

The Emotional Side of Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s
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The Emotional Side of Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s

The Emotional Side of Downsizing and Decluttering in Your 60s

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As many of you know, as a designer for over 38 years, I’ve helped clients upsize, downsize, declutter, and “right size” their homes. Moving is a challenge no matter what your age or size of home, but there’s something different and unique when you choose to downsize and declutter [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2026-05-05T15:37:26+00:00April 7th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, minimalism, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off

Do You Feel Disconnected And Disengaged?
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Do You Feel Disconnected And Disengaged?

Do You Feel Disconnected And Disengaged?

How Can I Stop Feeling Disconnected And Disengaged From My Life? Do you feel discontent with your life? Do you miss the days when you felt motivated, when nothing could stop you? Are you overwhelmed by how disconnected and disengaged you feel? Do you wish you could make a change, but don’t know how you [...]

By Rita's Minimalist Essentials|2026-03-27T22:06:17+00:00April 7th, 2022|downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, how to utilize space in your house, redecorating tips, retirement, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Wake It Up|Comments Off

Reignite Your Life Today!
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Reignite Your Life Today!

Reignite Your Life Today!

Do You Feel A Lack Of Passion In Your Life? You remember what it’s like to have that fire inside you – to feel yourself driven by passion and purpose. Sometimes, though, we lose our passion. Whether it’s because the course of our life takes us away from what makes us passionate or because time [...]

By Rita's Minimalist Essentials|2026-03-27T22:06:15+00:00April 1st, 2022|baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, engage in yourlife, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off

Downsizing: Everybody’s Doing It
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Downsizing: Everybody’s Doing It

Downsizing: Everybody’s Doing It

By Guest Blogger at Money.com For most people, the very phrase downsizing calls to mind empty nesters and people of retirement age. That’s not an unreasonable association. According to Forbes, baby boomers aged 65 to 73 made up the largest portion of home sellers in 2020. A study by Homes.com found that 23% of homeowners [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2026-03-27T22:04:45+00:00March 29th, 2022|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, minimalism, retirement|Comments Off

Cure Your Love-Hate Relationship with Clutter This Spring
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Cure Your Love-Hate Relationship with Clutter This Spring

Cure Your Love-Hate Relationship with Clutter This Spring

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer There is a clutter crisis in America and it’s making us sick… literally. According to a recent study found by the national Association of professional organizers: 54% of Americans are overwhelmed by clutter. 55% experience stress because of clutter. 33% hang on two things they no longer want, need, [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2026-05-05T15:34:03+00:00March 23rd, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off

Decluttering With Your Spouse
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Decluttering With Your Spouse

Decluttering With Your Spouse

Are You And Your Spouse Tired Of Your Cluttered Home? Let’s face it – living with clutter is stressful. If you and your spouse are ready to make a change and get rid of clutter in your home, allow me to help. Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins and I’m known as the Downsizing Designer. After downsizing [...]

By Rita's Minimalist Essentials|2026-03-27T22:06:03+00:00March 10th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., baby boomer downsizing, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplify your life|Comments Off

Downsizing in Your 60s for Retirement
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Downsizing in Your 60s for Retirement

Downsizing in Your 60s for Retirement

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you are in your late 50s, early 60s, chances are you’ve been having conversations about whether you should downsize from your big home or not. You’ve probably had conversations with family or friends who have already downsized so you can learn from their experience. And if they’re honest, [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2026-05-05T15:19:38+00:00March 10th, 2022|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest|Comments Off

Finish Decluttering Your Home
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Finish Decluttering Your Home

Finish Decluttering Your Home

Are You Ready To Declutter Your Home? Get Started Now! Do you feel as though you live surrounded by clutter? Are you ready to declutter your living space? Do you wish there were an easy-to-follow set of instructions – a decluttering checklist, even – that could help you get started and finish? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, and [...]

By Rita's Minimalist Essentials|2026-03-27T22:05:51+00:00February 3rd, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off

What Decluttering Method Works For You?
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What Decluttering Method Works For You?

What Decluttering Method Works For You?

Learn How To Start Decluttering Today With This Helpful Online Course Are you ready to get rid of clutter in your home? Do you find yourself wondering where to even start the decluttering process? Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins. Many know me as the Downsizing Designer. I once had a home with too much clutter, too. Now, though, [...]

By Rita's Minimalist Essentials|2026-03-27T22:05:47+00:00January 27th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, how to utilize space in your house, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off

The “Right Size” Home Checklist
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The “Right Size” Home Checklist

The “Right Size” Home Checklist

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you’re a baby boomer you might be wondering if you should stay in your existing house even if the kids have grown and have homes of their own, or whether you should downsize or “right size” to a home that better suits your current lifestyle as an empty [...]