Downsizing in your 70s 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.

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 |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 on Downsizing: Everybody’s Doing It
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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 |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 on Cure Your Love-Hate Relationship with Clutter This Spring
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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 |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 on Downsizing in Your 60s for Retirement
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Why Declutter Your Home? 

Are You Ready To Downsize And Declutter?  If so, you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins – known to many as the Downsizing Designer! There are many out there who want to learn how to declutter their homes but simply aren’t sure how to get started. That’s where I step in. I was [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:55+00:00February 17th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing in your 70s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house|Comments Off on Why Declutter Your Home? 
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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 |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 on Finish Decluttering Your Home 
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What’s The Best Method To Start Decluttering? 

How Do I Start Decluttering My Home?  Do you look around your home and feel overwhelmed by all the clutter? Do you want to get rid of the clutter, but feel stuck and aren’t sure how to start? Do you wish you had reliable advice on how to get started decluttering?   Good news – you [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:41+00:00January 12th, 2022|8 Decluttering Methods., challenges of downsizing, design ideas, downsizing in your 70s, 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.|Comments Off on What’s The Best Method To Start Decluttering? 
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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 [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:51+00:00December 27th, 2021|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Interior design, Interiors, lifestyle, retirement|Comments Off on The “Right Size” Home Checklist
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Declutter Your Home After The Holidays 

Are You Eager To Get Rid Of Clutter After The Holiday Season?  Clutter in your home can be a great cause of stress – and sometimes after the holiday season that clutter can be all the worse! This holiday season, what if you were prepared to get rid of the clutter? What if you could learn how [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:14:54+00:00December 24th, 2021|decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design|Comments Off on Declutter Your Home After The Holidays 
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Is Clutter Preventing You from Enjoying the Holidays?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer One of my decluttering clients shared this with me the other day: “I thought holidays were supposed to be fun when you have little kids! They look forward to it all year and so do I, but now that the holiday season is actually here, I’m so stressed out [...]

By |2026-04-21T14:15:00+00:00December 16th, 2021|decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, simplify your life|Comments Off on Is Clutter Preventing You from Enjoying the Holidays?
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Downsizing And Starting Over: How to Successfully Combine Households in A Second Marriage

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As an interior designer for over 35 years, I’ve often been asked to consult with clients who are merging households so they can create a common vision, avoid unnecessary arguments, and create a path forward together. Read my recent article: The Dueling Downsizers The bottom line, both parties want [...]

By |2021-12-10T19:33:34+00:00December 9th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on Downsizing And Starting Over: How to Successfully Combine Households in A Second Marriage
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