Empty nest decluttering 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.

Welcome to my 30 day journey, working three playing four remotely in the south of France.

What is it about packing? Does anyone else have the same problem that I do? I started last week, five edits later, one carry on for 30 days in multiple locations in the south of France. But did I really need three yellow tops and three blue dresses?  As I was packing, I heard myself [...]

By |2020-12-16T17:33:15+00:00July 2nd, 2019|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, Concepts, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, time, travel|Comments Off on Welcome to my 30 day journey, working three playing four remotely in the south of France.
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Countdown to My Digitial Nomad Journey to France – Day 1

Six more days, until I leave for the south of France for 30 days. In January of this year, I had this dream to go on an adventure that I'd never been on before. I decided to live for one month as a digital nomad somewhere in the world. So I picked France, not too [...]

By |2020-12-16T17:35:51+00:00July 2nd, 2019|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, Concepts, decluttering tips, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Countdown to My Digitial Nomad Journey to France – Day 1
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LIFESTYLE DESIGN – WHAT IS IT?

By Rita S. Wilkins, The Downsizing Designer As a young girl growing up in Germany, our family of seven took frequent road trips to neighboring countries. Our mom was usually the instigator of these adventures. Dad was the consummate planner. In so many ways, they were the perfect team. She was curious, a learner, a [...]

By |2019-01-18T21:23:04+00:00October 16th, 2018|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Interior design, lifestyle, minimalism, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, simplify your life, time, travel, trending|Comments Off on LIFESTYLE DESIGN – WHAT IS IT?
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Downsizing From the Inside Out – Make Room for the Life You REALLY Want

Have you downsized from a larger home to a smaller one? It was fun and easy, right? Do you still have unopened boxes that you have no clue what’s inside of them? Have you ever asked yourself WHY you brought so many things with you even though you knew you were trying to downsize? This might [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:13:42+00:00October 9th, 2018|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, decluttering tips, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, simplicity, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, TEDx Talk, time, travel, trending|Comments Off on Downsizing From the Inside Out – Make Room for the Life You REALLY Want
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8 Hacks to Glam Up Your Small Space

As a specialist in downsizing, along with years of remodeling for clients, I have come across many unique small homes that do a wonderful job of maximizing available space. The trick be minimal in your approach: remove clutter and focus on features that elicit feelings of openness: light, simplicity and air. But we need our [...]

By |2018-07-09T05:34:45+00:00May 31st, 2018|Aging in place, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Decorating, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Home Decorating, Interior design, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, Space Planning, time, travel, trending|Comments Off on 8 Hacks to Glam Up Your Small Space
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Baby Boomers Want to Relax and Rejuvenate in 2018

  Baby boomers may be burning out, and looking to spend more time relaxing and rejuvenating on their next vacation, according to a recent AARP study. The Baby Boomer age group expects to take four or five leisure trips next year, spending almost $6,400 on travel (the same or more than they spent in 2017), [...]

By |2018-06-29T14:46:27+00:00May 24th, 2018|Aging in place, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Design, downsizing, empty nest, freedom, Interior design, lifestyle, minimalism, motivation, personal growth, retirement, simplicity, time, travel, trending|Comments Off on Baby Boomers Want to Relax and Rejuvenate in 2018
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