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.

Baby Boomers Aren’t Sold On Retirement Communities

Time was when retirement meant a move to a community where all your neighbors belonged to the same generation: Old. No more. As baby boomers begin to retire, they're going their own way -- or ways -- when it comes to housing choices and relocation strategies. "As they age, boomers are going to be doing [...]

By |2016-09-09T00:36:14+00:00September 9th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design, walkable communities|Comments Off on Baby Boomers Aren’t Sold On Retirement Communities
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5 Rental Must-Haves for Baby Boomers

Here's what you need to think about if you're 65+ and looking to rent. The Baby Boomer generation is proving once again that they’re anything but predictable. In fact, Boomers are one of the fastest growing groups of renters in the country, and their numbers are expected to grow upwards of 12 million by 2030. While many [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:45+00:00September 8th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Universal Design|Comments Off on 5 Rental Must-Haves for Baby Boomers
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Best Places to Travel in September

Our list of the best places to go this month include stateside favorites like Portland, Maine, and Charleston, South Carolina—where you’re less likely to find tourists this time of year, and can enjoy the cities as most locals do. Fall foliage is another major attraction this time of year, and we recommend leaf-peeping in the [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:47+00:00September 7th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Best Places to Travel in September
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13 Things Baby Boomer Renters Want And Landlords Need To Know

A study estimates at 2.2 million seniors will be entering the rental market over the next eight years. This group of potential tenants desires to be less tied down to the responsibilities of maintaining a home.. Here is a look at 13 key things these Baby Boomer renters want that landlords need to know By [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:47+00:00September 6th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design|Comments Off on 13 Things Baby Boomer Renters Want And Landlords Need To Know
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Baby boomers selling homes for apartments, biggest new renter group

America's Baby Boomer generation that helped fuel record levels of home ownership is now selling off those properties in favor of apartments, driving a new trend. According to a new housing report, 11.8 million Americans 55 and older have moved into apartments, a surge of three million since 2007, and a separate Harvard University report [...]

By |2026-03-27T22:14:48+00:00September 5th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Baby boomers selling homes for apartments, biggest new renter group
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21 Benefits of Owning Less

Minimalist living is countercultural. It is contrary to every advertisement we have ever seen because we live in a society that prides itself on the accumulation of possessions. But there is more joy to be found owning less than can be found pursuing more. Consider just some of the benefits of living with fewer possessions. 1. Spend [...]

By |2016-08-31T21:46:54+00:00August 31st, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on 21 Benefits of Owning Less
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Our 21-Day Journey into Minimalism

Happiness Is a Curious Thing Happiness is an expansive concept: it can be a mind-numbing thing to try to capture with words. But it was this abstract, complex idea—the thought of being truly happy—that led us to minimalism. Eventually. But let’s rewind a moment. Before we understood the importance of simplifying our lives, we were successful [...]

By |2016-08-31T21:11:53+00:00August 31st, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Our 21-Day Journey into Minimalism
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Home Decorating Trends: Smaller Space Living

Decorating A Small Space The days of the McMansion are waning, with many people downsizing for simpler living.  Baby Boomers, young professionals, and grad students are now considering the benefits of city living in loft-like settings.  Most of these buildings are located in the heart of a city, close to work, cultural activities and basic [...]

By |2016-08-30T12:24:57+00:00August 30th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel, Universal Design|Comments Off on Home Decorating Trends: Smaller Space Living
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Downsizing baby boomers choosing attached and single-family housing

Many baby boomers are in the process of giving up their single-family homes in favor of attached living (condominiums or townhouses) as they seek a more carefree lifestyle, according to David Kennedy, principal of KTGY Architecture + Planning. Many of these "anti-outdoor maintenance" boomers are gravitating to suburban downtown areas where they can walk to [...]

By |2016-08-29T01:33:11+00:00August 29th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, Universal Design|Comments Off on Downsizing baby boomers choosing attached and single-family housing
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5 Unexpected Benefits Of Minimalism

Since downsizing and moving into my tiny space close to a year ago, it’s been surprising to notice the unexpected benefits of minimalism having an impact in my daily life. While a lot of my motivation for downsizing was to reduce my physical belongings to make everyday life less chaotic and traveling more accessible, I didn’t consider all [...]

By |2016-08-27T23:37:07+00:00August 27th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, minimalism, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on 5 Unexpected Benefits Of Minimalism
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