Starting the Good Life

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.

12 Creative Ways to Declutter Your Home

A simplified, uncluttered life comes with its fair share of benefits: less to clean and organize, less stress, more money, and more energy for things that matter. But many people get stumped about where to begin. The mere mention of decluttering makes them feel overwhelmed, anxious, and defeated. The decluttering journey doesn’t need to be [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-13T16:15:15+00:00June 13th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off

Essential Small-Space Living Tips
Essential Small-Space Living Tips

Essential Small-Space Living Tips

We featured compact homes from British Columbia to Los Angeles that make the most of their compact square footage. Here, some of the featured homeowners share their tried-and-tested tips for maximizing a small space. "Light colors make [your space] feel more spacious and airy," says Macy Miller. Miller's compact home in Boise, Idaho, built for only $11,000, [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-13T16:10:44+00:00June 13th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off

The 10 Commandments of Small Space Living

1. Thou shalt declutter your domicile — Especially in a small space, clutter can completely take over and make your home feel even smaller than it already is. Get it under control and take back your space, no excuses. → How To: Declutter Your Home 2. Thou shalt get a system to stay organized — [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-07T13:13:50+00:00June 7th, 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|Comments Off

12 Bedroom Storage Ideas to Optimize Your Space
12 Bedroom Storage Ideas to Optimize Your Space

12 Bedroom Storage Ideas to Optimize Your Space

Bedroom storage and arrangement is one of the areas that pose the greatest challenges to home owners. This is especially the case where there is finite amount of space and square footage to play around with. After accommodating the must-haves such as a bed and a dresser, most people feel lost for space. The following [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-07T12:59:27+00:00June 7th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off

Genius Kitchens: Space Saving Details for Small Kitchens
Genius Kitchens: Space Saving Details for Small Kitchens

Genius Kitchens: Space Saving Details for Small Kitchens

Kitchen storage space is always at a premium, and this is especially true in small kitchens. But fortunately, having a kitchen with a small footprint doesn't have to mean always struggling to fit things in. If you're remodeling, consider one of these 13 solutions that will help you get the most out of your small [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-06T20:16:06+00:00June 6th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, community, downsizing, lifestyle, living in smaller spaces, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life|Comments Off

12 Reasons Why You’ll Be Happier in a Smaller Home
12 Reasons Why You’ll Be Happier in a Smaller Home

12 Reasons Why You’ll Be Happier in a Smaller Home

Recently, my parents bought a smaller house. And this past week, while on vacation in South Dakota (yeah, I vacation in South Dakota), I got to see it for the first time. During our stay, I was surprised at how often my mother commented that “they just love their smaller house.” I wasn’t so much [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-06T19:38:38+00:00June 6th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, 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

Tight On Space, Big On Closet Design
Tight On Space, Big On Closet Design

Tight On Space, Big On Closet Design

Get ideas for making your closet user-friendly, a key design element in a small space. While closets are a great way to store clothing, linens and other home essentials, they can be a challenge in a small space. If you give some thought to how you can make the most out of the closet you [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-06T19:28:04+00:00June 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|Comments Off

10 Ingenious Ideas for Small Space Interiors
10 Ingenious Ideas for Small Space Interiors

10 Ingenious Ideas for Small Space Interiors

If you have a small space interior and you wonder how can you make it look organized and well decorated then you have landed at the right place. Have a look at these ideas and get ready to be amazed. 1. A Rotating Room Divider that also Serves as a Bookcase and TV Shelf Image [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-06T19:15:06+00:00June 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|Comments Off

Under Stairs Storage Ideas For Small Spaces

Have you used the space under your stairs properly? You probably want to do it with some mediocre practices like putting some stuff under it. But you will be surprised that actually you can discover its hidden potential beyond your imagination. But let’s start to the simpler one. First Idea, you can install the shelves, [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-06T19:09:50+00:00June 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|Comments Off

Don’t Just Declutter, De-own.
Don’t Just Declutter, De-own.

Don’t Just Declutter, De-own.

“Owning less is far more beneficial than organizing more.” We are a culture drowning in our possessions. We take in more and more (holiday, birthdays, sales, needs), but rarely find opportunity to discard of it. As a result, our homes fill up with more and more stuff. And because we believe the best solution is [...]