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Travel 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.

10 Most Walkable Cities in America, Ranked
10 Most Walkable Cities in America, Ranked

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 Rita Wilkins|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

How to live a fuller life with less stuff
How to live a fuller life with less stuff

How to live a fuller life with less stuff

For years, I had a framed piece of art sitting on my laundry room floor. It's a long list of all the reasons to love New England, with illustrations of Sturbridge-Americana designs like hearts and quilt patterns. It's the opposite of everything I like, but it reminded me of home, so I left it there, [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-20T19:34:46+00:00June 20th, 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

EXPERIENCE: TINY LIVING IN A TINY HOME
EXPERIENCE: TINY LIVING IN A TINY HOME

EXPERIENCE: TINY LIVING IN A TINY HOME

First and foremost, I’ve been dying to try a tiny house out, and even have toyed with the idea of buying one to live in! I’m sure you’ve seen these either in person, HGTV or may have even seen one being towed… the phenomenon of tiny homes and living in small spaces that are eco-friendly, [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-20T19:13:21+00:00June 20th, 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

10 Bonus Benefits to Small Space Living
10 Bonus Benefits to Small Space Living

10 Bonus Benefits to Small Space Living

We spend a lot of time throughout the year doling out advice on how to make the best of small spaces. Which got me thinking — I actually enjoy a lot of things about living in my rather petite abode and want to focus on the upside. So in classic Letterman fashion, here is my [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-20T15:27:43+00:00June 20th, 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, travel|Comments Off

6 Reasons to Embrace Minimalist Living
6 Reasons to Embrace Minimalist Living

6 Reasons to Embrace Minimalist Living

“Never underestimate the importance of abandoning crap you don’t need.” Eight years ago, I decided to embrace minimalist living. At first, the reasons were simple. I was spending too much of my life caring for possessions and I was wasting too much money on stuff I didn’t need. These possessions were not bringing me joy or [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-15T16:47:25+00:00June 15th, 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

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

8 Ways Minimalism has Changed My Perspective
8 Ways Minimalism has Changed My Perspective

8 Ways Minimalism has Changed My Perspective

“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at will change.” —Wayne Dyer Eight years ago, on May 26, 2008, my life changed forever. After spending most of my Memorial Day Weekend cleaning the garage, I struck up a conversation with my neighbor. As I recall, we were lamenting the fact [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-06-01T21:18:18+00:00June 1st, 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

Empty-Nest Conundrum: To Stay Put or Downsize When Kids Fly?

My parents are thrilled to live in the house where my sisters and I grew up. I enjoy visiting them and look forward to a time when my kids, as grownups, will come home to enjoy a place that’s familiar and inviting. But where will that be? I’ve started to wonder. Here’s why: Not long [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-05-24T16:50:07+00:00May 24th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off

10 Reasons to Become a Renter in Retirement
10 Reasons to Become a Renter in Retirement

10 Reasons to Become a Renter in Retirement

In retirement, you don't necessarily need a house with several bedrooms and a big yard. In fact, stairs to climb and a yard that needs mowing can become a significant liability as you age. Renters get to outsource emergency repairs and some home maintenance chores, which can make life easier as a retiree. Downsizing to [...]

By Rita Wilkins|2016-05-17T14:55:54+00:00May 17th, 2016|A Peek into Your Good Life, Baby Boomers, bucket list, community, downsizing, lifestyle, Renting Trend, retirement, simplify your life, Start Your Good Life, Starting the Good Life, travel|Comments Off

Nine Things to Consider Before Moving Into a Smaller Home
Nine Things to Consider Before Moving Into a Smaller Home

Nine Things to Consider Before Moving Into a Smaller Home

We downsized after I spent six days at my friend's 500-square-foot apartment in Manhattan. I didn't go to my friend's to practice living smaller; it just popped in as a wonderful new choice. We had many discussions about moving, and the living small just turned talks into action. I returned to Los Angeles feeling invigorated [...]