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      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
  • Culture & Leisure
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
    • Multi-generational Travel
  • Luxury Stays
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Travel Tips
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    • Organizing
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
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4M

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes are organizing tasks that can be accomplished in 30 minutes or less.  Quick tips to organize your home, family or work space.

Stop Multitasking it’s not doing you any good

January 17, 2023June 8, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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We all want to be super-woman but most times multitasking is NOT a good thing. I learned long ago that trying to learn multitasking skills is more of an art than a science. I also … Read more

Tax Season and COVID-19 Tips to Save you Time and Money

September 16, 2022April 5, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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It’s TAX SEASON and it is time to work out what to know about CRA and COVID-19 benefits. It’s time to organize your receipts and backup information put together. Instead of having everything in one … Read more

Organizing with DPRO – 2 Easy Tasks: Organizing Kitchen Utensils and Cutlery Drawer

July 2, 2022January 5, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Organizing Kitchen Utensils and cutlery @DownshiftingPRO 1 e1609988729612

As we enter Day 5 of the #OrganizingWithDPRO challenge, I review one of my favourite organizing tasks. Organizing kitchen utensils and cutlery is something I probably do 2 to 3 times a year. I love … Read more

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes–Kitchen Cupboard Clean-up

December 13, 2020February 27, 2017 by Margarita Ibbott

We all have a cupboard or two that we dread opening up.  It’s cluttered, it’s messy and it’s over-stuffed with things but hey, it’s hidden in the corner so it doesn’t really matter, right?  You … Read more

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes – Organizing Magazines

May 15, 2020November 21, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
4 M Margarita's Manic Monday Minutes - Organizing Magazines

When I was a professional organizer for 10 years, clients asked the same question: what do I do with all my magazines? There are a few things to consider: (1) are they a quick read … Read more

4M–Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes– Organizing your Kitchen Cutlery Drawer

May 28, 2021June 6, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

If there is one drawer that gets used all day everyday it is the kitchen cutlery drawer.  It is used at breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The kids also have snacks after school and then maybe … Read more

Organizing your Sports Equipment #OrganizedBloggers

June 16, 2020February 8, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

I have a sporty spice in my house.  She has always loved sports and when she was 10 years old, she wanted something more competitive than house leagues.  At 16 years old,  she plays volleyball … Read more

A Year in Review–Top 10–4M & Organizing Posts from @DownshiftingPRO

November 30, 2019December 28, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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Year in Review – Top 10 4M & Organizing posts from @DownshiftingPRO This week I will be counting down the top posts that were viewed on DownshiftingPRO – Your Family, Your Home, Your Life.  4M … Read more

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DOWNSHIFTING: a movement to voluntarily simplify your life (slow down, minimize, review priorities). I am all about less stuff and more travel.

DownshiftingPRO is where seasoned travel wisdom meets authentic adventure for the 50+ traveler hungry for luxury, culture, and meaningful experiences. I’m Margarita —a storyteller, organizer, and passionate explorer who blends solo escapes, trips with my husband, and multi-generational family adventures.

Whether I’m savouring exquisite culinary delights, wandering through world-class museums, connecting with Indigenous cultures, or indulging in luxury stays, I go beyond the surface to bring destinations alive.

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DownshiftingPRO delivers insider tips, travel hacks, and heartfelt stories—seasoned with humour, wanderlust, and the kind of family travel that’s equal parts connection and celebration.

Europe, the US, or Canada, I’ve got your go-to itinerary for travelers who want to explore on their own terms, balancing solo journeys, couple getaways, and lively multi-generational but with cocktails.

I’m always on the lookout for my next adventure.

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