Did you know that only 17% of high school students are required to take a personal finance course? Unfortunately, most of us didn’t learn much about personal finance or investing at home or in school when we were growing up either. The Gift of Financial Education: Money Skills and Financial ...

As the calendar flips to a new year, we’re often filled with a sense of possibility—a chance to reset, reimagine, and refocus. It’s a natural time for reflection and goal-setting, but one of the most transformative resolutions you can make is to declutter your life. Decluttering isn’t just about tidying ...

This morning, I read a funny quote from Joshua Becker: "If you’re not using the stuff in your home, get rid of it. You’re not going to start using it more by shoving it into a closet somewhere." As we approach the holiday season, many of us might be guilty ...

[Embed YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Kzz69WVV3Fo] Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to the extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into five essential questions to help you edit your closet effectively and build a wardrobe that makes you feel ...

Have you ever decluttered something as seemingly trivial as a kitchen junk drawer and felt an immediate sense of emotional relief? Or what about the feeling of accomplishment when you finally deal with that pile of unopened mail? And then there's the amazing boost of energy you get when you ...

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome back to the companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series, where I share five decluttering tips in five minutes to help you simplify your life. Today, we’re tackling one of the sneakiest sources of household clutter: clutter magnets. Even ...

In today’s fast-paced, consumer-driven world, the impact of minimalism and simple living can be life-changing. It’s no wonder that a growing number of people are actively choosing to: Prioritize fewer possessions, Focus on more meaningful experiences, Simplify their lives by decluttering their homes, minds, and schedules. With constant noise and ...

By Rita Wilkins October 25, 2024 Lifestyle Do you feel overwhelmed by the countless decisions you face every day? From the moment you crawl out of bed to the moment you put your head on the pillow at night, Psychology Today estimates that you make more than 2,000 decisions each ...

Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins, the Downsizing Designer, and welcome to this extended companion blog to my “Five in Five” video series. Here, we go beyond the quick tips to dive deeper into strategies that can help you stay motivated on your decluttering journey. If you’re struggling with getting started or ...