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.

Downsizing And Emotional Roadblocks 

Design A Simpler Life For Your Retirement Age  Baby boomers, as you’re getting ready for retirement do you find yourself wanting a simpler life? What if I told you that a simpler life was within your reach through downsizing? I’m Rita Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer. I’ve accomplished a simpler, happier light through downsizing and now I’m dedicated to helping baby boomers do the [...]

By |2021-06-22T15:15:22+00:00May 21st, 2021|challenges of downsizing, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, 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 Downsizing And Emotional Roadblocks 
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Downsizing In Your 70s

Is It Time To Start A Downsizing Journey?  As we grow older, we find ourselves with more time to look around us. In your 70s, you may find yourself wondering – Where did all this stuff come from? Why is my home so cluttered? Do I really need all these things?  My name is Rita Wilkins and I am [...]

By |2021-06-22T15:02:45+00:00May 14th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, decluttering tips, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, empty nest, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, Interior design, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on Downsizing In Your 70s
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How to Live with Less in 5 Easy Steps

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer There was a time when I honestly believed that if I had a bigger house, a nicer car, more designer clothes, and more beautiful stuff I would be happier. For those of you who know me or follow me, you may have listened to my TEDx talk, when I [...]

By |2021-05-22T13:48:56+00:00May 10th, 2021|downsizing, downsizing tips, freedom, lifestyle, TEDx Talk|Comments Off on How to Live with Less in 5 Easy Steps
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How To Downsize And Simplify Your Life 

Lead A Happier, Simpler Life In Your Retirement Years  Baby Boomers are fast approaching retirement age. Ask yourself, in your retirement, do you really want to live surrounded by the clutter of things you’ve collected over a lifetime. Or, would you prefer to declutter, downsize, and simplify your life?  Sign Up For A Decluttering And Downsizing Guide For Baby Boomers With Rita Wilkins  [...]

By |2021-06-22T14:48:21+00:00May 7th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Decorating, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, downsizing tips, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces|Comments Off on How To Downsize And Simplify Your Life 
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Jump Start Your Downsizing Journey with These Resources

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer If you or someone you know are getting ready to downsize to a smaller home, I read a great article over the weekend that I would love to share with you. There is so much to know about the downsizing and decluttering process and this article by Evan Dunn [...]

By |2026-05-05T16:52:26+00:00May 4th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, downsizing, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Jump Start Your Downsizing Journey with These Resources
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5 Simple Steps to Right-Size Your Next Home

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer When you looked around your home during this past year, did you start noticing anything you hadn’t noticed before? The excess stuff you had accumulated over many years. The boxes in the attic, basement, garage that you had no idea what was even in them. The spaces in your [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:31+00:00April 30th, 2021|Baby Boomers, downsizing, Interior design, retirement, Space Planning|Comments Off on 5 Simple Steps to Right-Size Your Next Home
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Empty Nesters: Should You Move Homes Or Stay? 

What Do You Do Once Your Nest is Empty?  Becoming an empty nester can be an emotional transition for parents. While you’re proud of your children for going out on their own, it’s also natural to feel a certain sadness. In addition to the emotional response, there are practical problems that come along with being an empty [...]

By |2021-04-23T13:09:33+00:00April 23rd, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips, empty nest, Home Decorating, how to utilize space in your house, retirement|Comments Off on Empty Nesters: Should You Move Homes Or Stay? 
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Downsize by Decluttering: What is it?

By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Are you thinking of downsizing, but you are not quite ready to take that big step? You know you want to start living a simpler life with less… but you are not ready to give up the big house yet. Did you know that there is a way to [...]

By |2021-04-19T17:29:11+00:00April 20th, 2021|decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing tips, lifestyle|Comments Off on Downsize by Decluttering: What is it?
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Baby Boomer Downsizing Home Checklist 

How Do I Get Start Downsizing and Simplifying my Life?  More and more people are taking an interest in downsizing their lives. Baby boomers especially are at a point in their lives where simplifying their lives through downsizing is something to be desired. Where you simply want less to maintain, want to save money, or want [...]

By |2021-04-16T13:39:15+00:00April 15th, 2021|baby boomer downsizing, design ideas, design trends, downsizing, downsizing tips|Comments Off on Baby Boomer Downsizing Home Checklist 
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How to Avoid the Costs of Double Downsizing

Why Not Do It Right the First Time? By Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer Downsizing should save you money, right? For those of you who know me, the “Downsizing Designer”, that’s my mantra. Downsizing saves time, money, freedom, and energy. If you are an empty nester… If you want a smaller, more manageable space to [...]

By |2021-04-15T09:23:43+00:00April 15th, 2021|Aging in place, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing tips, lifestyle|Comments Off on How to Avoid the Costs of Double Downsizing
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