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      • Alabama
      • Illinois
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      • Michigan
      • MIssissippi
      • New York
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
      • Wisconsin
    • Canada
      • 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
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Margarita Ibbott

Margarita Ibbott is a travel and lifestyle blogger. She blogs about travel in Canada, the United States and Europe giving practical advice through restaurant, hotel and attraction reviews. She writes for DownshiftingPRO.com and other online media outlets.

When are 24 pairs of pants to many? Having too much stuff

March 3, 2021August 3, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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Too much stuff A few years back, I was working with an organizing client to downsize her clothes closets … Yes, I said closets. She had two houses a 5-minute drive from each other and … Read more

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes – Home Filing Systems…

April 10, 2023July 19, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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I spent this weekend  helping two clients set up their home offices.  While setting up home files, we customized a system whereupon we used coloured file folders to keep the main categories separate then we … Read more

Homebox – Great Tool to keep your documents in order

January 13, 2021July 15, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott

It is the summer and I will be in Sarnia working with a client that owns THREE houses.  This project began 2 years ago so we are going to keep going.  Until, I see you … Read more

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes – 50 Ways to Lose Your Clutter as found in the London Free Press

August 13, 2018April 19, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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Every Monday, I challenge my readers to work through a quick 15 – 20  minute organizing task.  These tasks involve tackling one small job at a time.  It might be a kitchen drawer, a hall closet … Read more

CBC Radio One – Ontario Today – UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM

October 10, 2014April 15, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott

Just wanted to let you know that I will be on CBC Radio One today as a feature guest on Ontario Today with Rita Celli. The show airs from 12:00 – 1:00 pm but I … Read more

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes – Winter Wrap up

June 14, 2020April 5, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes or 4M is a challenge that I put out to my blog follower to tackle a small project to Get Organized!  This week’s challenge is to tackle your winter wear: coats, … Read more

March Break – Organizing Seminar for your Kids

November 29, 2017February 2, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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Recruit your kids to help get organized! Do you ever wonder when you will get to that overstuffed, disorganized playroom? Maybe you thought it would be easy to tackle it in one weekend? One Day? … Read more

CBC Radio One – Ontario Today

October 10, 2014January 15, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott

Just wanted to let you know that I will be on CBC Radion One today as a guest on Ontario Today with Rita Celli. The show airs from 12:00 – 1:00 pm but I will … Read more

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Margarita Ibbott ~ I.am.DownshiftingPRO

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.

As a regular contributor to HotelScoop.com, I spotlight exceptional hotels and resorts that understand the mature traveler’s craving for comfort, style, and culturally rich experiences.

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.

The question remains: where will we go next?

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