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Starting the Good Life 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 Don’t Want Your Retirement Communities
Baby Boomers Don’t Want Your Retirement Communities

Baby Boomers Don’t Want Your Retirement Communities

A recent real estate survey finds retiring Baby Boomers making 'lifestyle plans' that involve beach houses, country estates and condos in the city. Tapioca and shuffleboard didn't make the cut. Sorry, Generation X and millennials, but the house you grew up in probably isn't your parents' dream house. Neither is that retirement kennel you want [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-17T01:33:25+00:00July 17th, 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|Comments Off

Your Denver Bucket List: 29 Things to Do Before You Die
Your Denver Bucket List: 29 Things to Do Before You Die

Your Denver Bucket List: 29 Things to Do Before You Die

Denver is full of singular experiences. Before you die (or leave Denver, which... is the same thing?), make sure you check off these 29 essentials: 1. See absolutely anything at Red Rocks Whatever you're planning -- a concert, Film on the Rocks, a hard-core workout -- you absolutely must go. Actually, this item should probably require [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-17T01:13:17+00:00July 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off

Retirement Living: College towns lure Boomers
Retirement Living: College towns lure Boomers

Retirement Living: College towns lure Boomers

You really didn't expect Baby Boomers to flock to those staid retirement communities in Florida and Arizona, did you? The generation that defined so much of American culture also demands more when they call it quits, and some are beginning to discover that college towns offer some really good — and low-cost — places to [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-16T01:27:06+00:00July 16th, 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|Comments Off

10 Popular Baby Boomer Activities
10 Popular Baby Boomer Activities

10 Popular Baby Boomer Activities

Baby boomers have adopted attitudes and lifestyles unlike any previous generation. The 78 million diverse Americans born between 1946 and 1964 enjoy a variety of activities, ranging from aerobics and workouts to quality time with their favorite rock 'n' roll albums [source: U.S. Government Accountability Office]. But there's more to the generation that refused to [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-16T01:11:05+00:00July 16th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off

To the burbs and back: Could Philadelphia be a match for Baby Boomers?
To the burbs and back: Could Philadelphia be a match for Baby Boomers?

To the burbs and back: Could Philadelphia be a match for Baby Boomers?

Ready, set, Boom. Though the Millennial generation has dominated the narrative of city population growth in recent years, it's easy to forget a demographic that is also experiencing life change and poised to set up camp in urban America: the Baby Boomers. Here and across the country, Boomers are heading back to cities -- at [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-14T03:20:52+00:00July 14th, 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

Five Best Cities for Baby Boomers to Live and Retire
Five Best Cities for Baby Boomers to Live and Retire

Five Best Cities for Baby Boomers to Live and Retire

AARP's Five Best Cities for Seniors and Baby Boomers : Atlanta, GA: A sophisticated metropolis with southern charm, Atlanta offers abundant volunteer and cultural opportunities. Older residents don’t care for Atlanta’s sticky-hot summers, but they appreciate the wide range of housing options. Portland, OR: European charm meets environmental nirvana in this environmentally progressive city. Portland’s [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-12T22:02:41+00:00July 12th, 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|Comments Off

25 Fun Things for Baby Boomers To Do During Retirement
25 Fun Things for Baby Boomers To Do During Retirement

25 Fun Things for Baby Boomers To Do During Retirement

During retirement each day presents a new opportunity to try something new. In fact, each day allows for the freedom of choice and allows the retiree to explore new things as a well-deserved reward for all of the hard work accomplished after years of employment. However, for some retirees it can be quite a challenge [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-12T21:32:37+00:00July 12th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off

Embracing The Destination: 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture
Embracing The Destination: 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture

Embracing The Destination: 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture

Some people have an easier time finding ways to embrace the new desinations they visit than others, so for those of you who are maybe a little bit more shy and apprehensive, here are some tips to help get you started. Rent an apartment There are so many great companies nowadays who help connect travelers [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-12T21:08:18+00:00July 12th, 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

Unexpected Travel Destinations for Baby Boomers
Unexpected Travel Destinations for Baby Boomers

Unexpected Travel Destinations for Baby Boomers

If you're a travel buff over 50, chances are you've already seen the usual suspects: Paris, New York and maybe even Beijing. With our globe-trotting readers in mind, we asked The Experts: What travel destination would you recommend for baby boomers that they might not know about? This discussion relates to a recent Journal Report [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-07-12T20:29:11+00:00July 12th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off

Travel Goes ‘Boom’ in 2015 as Retirees Stay Active
Travel Goes ‘Boom’ in 2015 as Retirees Stay Active

Travel Goes ‘Boom’ in 2015 as Retirees Stay Active

Susan Madden, 62, her husband and their dogs plan to travel via RV on five separate vacations in 2015, making the trek from their home in New Hampshire to warmer temps in Florida. The Maddens are just two of the many baby boomers who will make a similar journey in 2015, according to new survey [...]