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.

What kind of lifestyle do YOU want in retirement?

     As I continue my downsizing journey and as I get closer to moving to my much smaller space in Center City Philadelphia to actually start living the new lifestyle that I have been creating, I have been thinking about what kind of experiences I want to have each day. Early morning walks in the [...]

By |2016-07-07T12:53:52+00:00July 7th, 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 What kind of lifestyle do YOU want in retirement?
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Charleston is a Great Place for Active Adults and Baby Boomers

When Tina and Louie Haagen of Staten Island, New York recently visited Charleston, South Carolina they felt as if they had stepped into a picture postcard. “There were beautiful historic buildings at every turn and when walking the city, flowers from lush private gardens overflowed along the sidewalks.” During their visit, Tina and Louie found [...]

By |2016-07-05T01:57:13+00:00July 5th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Charleston is a Great Place for Active Adults and Baby Boomers
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23 Things On Boomers’ Bucket Lists In 2015

Most of us have bucket lists that are chock-full of exciting adventures and destinations. Whether we accomplish any of these things remains to be seen. Still, it never hurts to dream. And so with 2015 upon us, we decided to ask our Facebook fans what was on their bucket lists. Here are just 23 of [...]

By |2016-07-05T01:27:55+00:00July 5th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on 23 Things On Boomers’ Bucket Lists In 2015
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Baby boomers eye adventure, bucket list

Sipping cappuccino and taking it slow is one way to experience Italy. Test driving a growling, candy-apple-red Ferrari in the country's Motor Valley is quite another. So Donna Hull's husband and a friend -- both car enthusiasts -- were ecstatic when they got the chance to zoom around the town of Maranello in the classic [...]

By |2016-07-05T01:07:36+00:00July 5th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, lifestyle, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on Baby boomers eye adventure, bucket list
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10 Most Walkable Cities in America, Ranked

Road tripping and car rentals aren’t for everyone. Luckily, the U.S. is home to some of the best transit hubs in the world, and they also happen to be world-class destinations. From hopping on a cable car in San Francisco to circling Washington D.C.’s blossom-dotted Tidal Basin, you can easily see many of America’s best [...]

By |2016-07-05T00:34:28+00:00July 5th, 2016|Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off on 10 Most Walkable Cities in America, Ranked
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Space-Saving Furniture for Your Small Apartment

When you walk through the door of your small apartment, do you feel that your space is as inspiring as the ones featured in our post 30 Best Small Apartment Design Ideas Ever Presented on Freshome? If not, this is the post for you. We’ve gathered dozens of examples of space-saving furniture for your small apartment [...]

By |2016-06-22T14:13:48+00:00June 22nd, 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|Comments Off on Space-Saving Furniture for Your Small Apartment
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30 Best Small Apartment Design Ideas Ever Presented on Freshome

Do you live in a small apartment? Many of us do, whether by choice or necessity. We often get the feeling that some of the projects we present on Freshome don’t get the attention they deserve. And the ideas presented in these 30 small apartment designs below are definitely worth a second look. Most of [...]

By |2016-06-22T13:50:58+00:00June 22nd, 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|Comments Off on 30 Best Small Apartment Design Ideas Ever Presented on Freshome
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Small Home Office Designs and Layouts

Trying to squeeze a dedicated home office into a small home can be a challenge. Take a look at some efficient home offices that make the most of a small space. Carve Out Space in a Closet The smallest space can be turned into a work area. This unused nook has been transformed into a [...]

By |2016-06-22T13:34:19+00:00June 22nd, 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|Comments Off on Small Home Office Designs and Layouts
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Small Home Office Designs and Layouts

Trying to squeeze a dedicated home office into a small home can be a challenge. Take a look at some efficient home offices that make the most of a small space. Carve Out Space in a Closet The smallest space can be turned into a work area. This unused nook has been transformed into a [...]

By |2016-06-22T13:34:19+00:00June 22nd, 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|Comments Off on Small Home Office Designs and Layouts
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25 ways to make the most of a small space

“Every room has eight corners. Don’t forget that.” I first heard that from my mom when I was a kid. Whenever we moved, about every other year, I’d hear her mutter those words when she thought she was alone. Standing with hands on hips, she’d stare into the ceiling of our latest apartment, surrounded by [...]

By |2016-06-21T17:51:23+00:00June 21st, 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|Comments Off on 25 ways to make the most of a small space
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