Downsizing 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.

Free 5 Step Guide To Downsizing And Decluttering 

Learn About Downsizing From The Downsizing Designer  Do you want to simplify your life by downsizing? Not sure where to begin? There’s no need to worry – you don’t have to take this journey on your own. My name is Rita Wilkins and I’m the Downsizing Designer. After downsizing my life and getting rid of 95% of what I once owned, [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:10+00:00July 21st, 2021|design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, redecorating tips, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplify your life, Slider, Sustainable Design|Comments Off on Free 5 Step Guide To Downsizing And Decluttering 
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You’re 60. You’re Downsizing. Isn’t it About Time to Clear Other People’s Clutter from Your Home?

Have you ever thought about just how much clutter impacts the overall quality of your life? In a recent conversation with a client, realized that nearly half of her basement was filled with clutter that was not her own. In my newly published article for Sixty and Me, “Get Your Own House Back! Stop Being [...]

By |2021-07-12T15:48:25+00:00July 12th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips|Comments Off on You’re 60. You’re Downsizing. Isn’t it About Time to Clear Other People’s Clutter from Your Home?
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Easy 5 Step Guide To Downsizing 

Get Rid Of The Clutter In 5 Easy Steps  Do you find yourself overwhelmed by clutter? Do you find yourself at a loss for how you can clear out the clutter and simplify your life? My name is Rita Wilkins, and I was once in that very same position. Once I realized I could live happily with [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:05:08+00:00July 7th, 2021|design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer.|Comments Off on Easy 5 Step Guide To Downsizing 
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Don’t Let This Happen to You: I Downsized but I Still Have Too Much Stuff!

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Have you ever moved to a new home, and as you’re packing you can’t decide, so you say I’ll just take it with me… just in case I need it? So you move into your new home. You still can’t decide, so you put it in the attic or [...]

By |2026-05-05T16:52:33+00:00July 3rd, 2021|downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, how do i get rid of stuff, how to downsize, lifestyle|Comments Off on Don’t Let This Happen to You: I Downsized but I Still Have Too Much Stuff!
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Committing To your Downsizing Journey 

Downsizing For Baby Boomers  Baby boomers, have you considered that downsizing many be the way to get the simpler, happier life you’ve desired? My name is Rita Wilkins. After I began my own downsizing journey and gave away 95% of what I once owned, I realized I was left with more time, money, and freedom to do [...]

By |2021-06-23T18:56:44+00:00June 20th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, personal growth, redecorating tips, retirement, simplify your life|Comments Off on Committing To your Downsizing Journey 
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Downsizing And Decluttering For Empty Nesters 

Baby Boomers, Do You Need To Declutter Your Life?  I’m Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer. In my experience, many baby boomers find that, after a life of collecting things, souvenirs, and gifts, they simply have too much stuff! I once had too much stuff, as well. I simplified my life by downsizing and decluttering. I gave away 95% [...]

By |2021-06-23T18:56:46+00:00June 18th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces, personal growth, retirement, simplify your life|Comments Off on Downsizing And Decluttering For Empty Nesters 
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Married Baby Boomers, Downsize And Simplify Your Life 

Downsizing And Decluttering With Your Husband Or Wife  Baby boomers, do you find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of stuff you have? Do you want to start over and live a simpler life? The answer you’ve been looking for is simpler than you think. Through downsizing, you can declutter and simplify your life, giving you and your partner more [...]

By |2021-06-23T18:55:44+00:00June 11th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, simplify your life|Comments Off on Married Baby Boomers, Downsize And Simplify Your Life 
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No Excuse Guide to Downsizing and Decluttering: The Extreme Packing Party

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer As a single mom who raised two teenage boys many years ago, I certainly heard many very creative excuses in my lifetime. Why homework wasn’t done in time… Why chores weren’t even started… Why mowing the lawn wasn’t nearly as important as talking to a girlfriend… In my own [...]

By |2026-05-05T15:35:04+00:00June 8th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing tips|Comments Off on No Excuse Guide to Downsizing and Decluttering: The Extreme Packing Party
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Downsizing Lessons For Married Couples In Their 70s 

Boomers, You Can Downsize And Declutter Your Life  Baby boomers, have you reached a point in your life where you crave simplicity? Do you feel stressed by clutter? Do you want to live a happier life with less stuff? If you’ve answered yes, then it’s time to downsize and simplify your life. My name is Rita Wilkins and I’m known as [...]

By |2021-06-23T18:55:54+00:00June 4th, 2021|decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing tips, empty nest, retirement|Comments Off on Downsizing Lessons For Married Couples In Their 70s 
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Help! I Can’t Let Go of My Mother’s China!

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer I was with a client recently who was trying to declutter so she can downsize to a smaller home. In the midst of our conversation, she said, “I wonder if you could help me.” She walked me into her huge dining room, opened up a built-in cabinet that was [...]

By |2021-05-31T22:11:26+00:00May 25th, 2021|downsizing, downsizing tips, freedom, lifestyle, simplify your life|Comments Off on Help! I Can’t Let Go of My Mother’s China!
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