living in smaller spaces

Living in smaller spaces 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.

My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households
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My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households

My Partner’s Clutter Is Killing Me: Merging Households

The Hidden Challenges and Heart-Centered Solutions Moving in together should be a happy and exciting milestone—a fresh chapter in your lives. But too often, what begins with love and enthusiasm quickly spirals into a cluttered nightmare and a tug-of-war over stuff. As soon as the boxes are unpacked, you might find that while you love [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2025-06-17T11:25:17+00:00June 17th, 2025|8 Decluttering Methods., Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, downsizing, downsizing after retirement, Emotional Clutter, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, living in smaller spaces, minimalism|Comments Off

Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment
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Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment

Eco-Friendly Decluttering Made Easy: How to Declutter Without Harming the Environment

By Rita Wilkins Let’s be honest– we’ve all been guilty of taking the easy way out when decluttering our homes by tossing stuff in the trash without a second thought about where it ends up. But here’s the hard truth: our actions have consequences. And when it comes to decluttering, those consequences can be deeply harmful [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2025-06-10T11:13:47+00:00June 10th, 2025|Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, how to declutter, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off

5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself
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5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself

5 Reasons Why a Simple Life with Less Is One of the Best Gifts You Can Ever Give Yourself

The busy holiday season is almost here. Will this year be like holidays past, where you’re so caught up in preparing, shopping, and wrapping gifts that there’s little time left to simply enjoy it? Have you been wondering what life would be like if it were just simpler? Less cluttered? Less overwhelming? Less stressful? Imagine [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-10-29T08:49:30+00:00October 29th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, freedom, Holiday Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism checklists, simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off

Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously
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Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously

Etiquette of Regifting: 3 Ways to Do It Mindfully and Graciously

There was a time when regifting felt like a taboo subject—something you’d whisper about, but never openly admit to doing. But now, as many years have passed, I’ve learned that regifting can be a truly thoughtful gesture, a way of sharing joy, and, yes, reducing the clutter in our lives. But it has to be [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-10-15T10:26:04+00:00October 15th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, motivation, trending|Comments Off

Minimalism and Relationships: How Less Stuff Means More Love
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Minimalism and Relationships: How Less Stuff Means More Love

Minimalism and Relationships: How Less Stuff Means More Love

In this blog, I’d like you to consider challenging yourself to declutter your life and discover how having fewer possessions can lead to more love and happiness. When you embrace minimalism, or living with less, it brings more connection and love into our lives. We’re told that success is measured by the number of things [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-07-30T07:13:54+00:00July 30th, 2024|baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, motivation, redecorating tips, simplify your life|Comments Off

Are Our Vintage Heirlooms Truly Priceless Treasures, or Could They Be Considered Timeless Traps?
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Are Our Vintage Heirlooms Truly Priceless Treasures, or Could They Be Considered Timeless Traps?

Are Our Vintage Heirlooms Truly Priceless Treasures, or Could They Be Considered Timeless Traps?

This is a question that sparks debates and conversations within families of all generations. Some argue that vintage heirlooms hold a special place in our hearts and serve as a tangible connection to our ancestors and family histories. They have been passed down through generations, carrying emotional value that can’t be measured. To some, our [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-07-23T10:14:30+00:00July 23rd, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, engage in yourlife, holiday decluttering bundle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity|Comments Off

3 Most Important Things You Can Do to Keep It Simple This Summer (It’s Not Too Late!)
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3 Most Important Things You Can Do to Keep It Simple This Summer (It’s Not Too Late!)

3 Most Important Things You Can Do to Keep It Simple This Summer (It’s Not Too Late!)

When you were a kid, summertime meant fun and freedom: Freedom from schoolwork and getting up early. Freedom to play outside all day with your friends. Freedom to go to new places and enjoy family vacations. As an adult, are you due for some of the same feelings of freedom this summer? Freedom from too [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-07-16T07:00:16+00:00July 16th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, 15-Minute Decluttering burst method, Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, holiday decluttering bundle, Holiday Decorating, Home Decorating, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to utilize space in your house, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off

When I Saw Grandma‘s Kitchen Table in a Thrift Store, It Made Me Cry
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When I Saw Grandma‘s Kitchen Table in a Thrift Store, It Made Me Cry

When I Saw Grandma‘s Kitchen Table in a Thrift Store, It Made Me Cry

Note: A real story shared with me by one of my millennial followers. "My grandma loved that table! Why didn’t I accept it when she offered it to me last year while she was still alive? ~ Zach It breaks my heart that I was too preoccupied with my own life to listen to her [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-07-09T06:50:56+00:00July 9th, 2024|challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, how to downsize, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, motivation, personal growth|Comments Off

Embracing The Ups, The Downs, And the Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester
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Embracing The Ups, The Downs, And the Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester

Embracing The Ups, The Downs, And the Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester

It’s the first day your young adult child moved out of the house. You look around and the house feels so empty. You even miss the dirty socks on the floor, the loud music playing upstairs, and the dirty dishes often left in the sink. You’re lonely. You’re sad. You’re filled with so many emotions [...]

By Downsizing Decluttering|2024-07-02T09:28:22+00:00July 2nd, 2024|decluttering tips, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, home downsizing in 60s, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off

5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses
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5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses

5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses

You won’t believe how these 5 decluttering checklists are revolutionizing the way people are approaching and succeeding at decluttering their homes and simplifying their lives! If you are overwhelmed by clutter and searching for ways to live a simpler life with less stuff and less stress, these 5 decluttering checklists might be the solution you [...]