Minimalism and 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.

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 |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 on 3 Most Important Things You Can Do to Keep It Simple This Summer (It’s Not Too Late!)
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The Financial and Environmental Benefits of Eco-Friendly Minimalism 

In today's world, where consumerism is rampant, adopting a minimalist lifestyle can be a refreshing change. Minimalism is about focusing on what truly matters and eliminating what doesn't. When you pair minimalism with eco-friendly practices, you not only simplify your life but also contribute positively to the environment. Let’s explore how eco-friendly minimalism can bring [...]

By |2024-07-12T03:45:59+00:00July 12th, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, holiday decluttering bundle, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on The Financial and Environmental Benefits of Eco-Friendly Minimalism 
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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 |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 on When I Saw Grandma‘s Kitchen Table in a Thrift Store, It Made Me Cry
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IT’S JUST GRANDMA’S OLD STUFF… UNTIL IT’S VINTAGE. THEN IT’S CHIC!

BY RITA WILKINS JUNE 26, 2024 LIFESTYLE A few weeks ago, I produced a YouTube video that went viral, “Mom, Thanks but No Thanks: The Rebellion Against Family Heirlooms.” Watched by tens of thousands of millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers alike, it struck a chord and became a great conversation starter between parents and their kids about what [...]

By |2024-07-08T10:14:29+00:00July 8th, 2024|Aging in place, baby boomer downsizing, Baby Boomers, challenges of downsizing, checklists to downsize, decluttering tips, downsizing after retirement, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, engage in yourlife, how do i get rid of stuff, how to declutter, minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists|Comments Off on IT’S JUST GRANDMA’S OLD STUFF… UNTIL IT’S VINTAGE. THEN IT’S CHIC!
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How a Minimalist Lifestyle Can Transform Your Small Space Living 

Living in a small space doesn't mean you have to feel cramped or cluttered. In fact, adopting a minimalist lifestyle can completely transform your living environment, making it more organized, stylish, and functional. Minimalism isn’t just about having less; it’s about making room for what truly matters. Here’s how embracing minimalism can elevate your small [...]

By |2024-07-04T20:15:52+00:00July 5th, 2024|minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on How a Minimalist Lifestyle Can Transform Your Small Space Living 
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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 |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 on Embracing The Ups, The Downs, And the Emotions of Becoming an Empty Nester
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Unpacking Emotional Clutter: How To Let Go 

Clutter is not just an excess of things; it often represents an array of complex emotions. Understanding the emotional ties that bind us to our possessions can be the key to decluttering not just our physical spaces but our minds as well. Let’s explore how recognizing the emotions behind different types of clutter can help [...]

By |2024-06-28T05:02:32+00:00June 28th, 2024|15-Minute Decluttering, decluttering tips, Emotional Clutter, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Unpacking Emotional Clutter: How To Let Go 
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Decluttering Before Your Big Move 

The Essential Guide to Decluttering Before Your Big Move  Moving into a new home is an exciting chapter in life, but it can also be overwhelming, especially when you face the daunting task of packing. Decluttering before you move is not just about reducing the number of boxes you cart to your new place; it’s [...]

By |2024-06-19T14:55:39+00:00June 21st, 2024|8 Decluttering Methods., decluttering tips, how to declutter, minimalism and decluttering, Minimalist Decluttering, quick start decluttering|Comments Off on Decluttering Before Your Big Move 
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Minimalism: Aesthetics vs. Functionality

In today’s fast-paced world, the minimalist lifestyle has become a beacon for those looking to simplify their lives. At its core, minimalism is about stripping away the unnecessary, but opinions differ on whether its true value lies in its aesthetics or its functionality. Ultimately, however, embracing minimalism in any form can lead to the ultimate [...]

By |2024-06-19T00:34:43+00:00June 14th, 2024|minimalism, minimalism and decluttering, minimalism checklists, Minimalist Decluttering, Minimalist Essentials|Comments Off on Minimalism: Aesthetics vs. Functionality
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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 [...]

By |2024-06-11T07:12:05+00:00June 11th, 2024|downsizing after retirement, downsizing checklists, downsizing for baby boomers, Downsizing In Your 60s, downsizing in your 70s, downsizing tips, Emotional Clutter, empty nest, home downsizing in 60s, 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, quick start decluttering, Rita Wilkins The Downsizing Designer., simplicity, simplify your life|Comments Off on 5 Minimalist Decluttering Checklists to Help You Finally Find Your Glasses
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