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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
    • Colombia
    • Europe
      • Spain
      • Portugal
      • Ireland
      • France
    • UK
      • Northern Ireland
    • USA
      • Alabama
      • Florida
      • Illinois
        • Chicago
      • Louisiana
      • Michigan
      • New York
      • MIssissippi
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
      • Wisconsin
  • Travel Styles
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
    • Multi-generational Travel
    • Virtual Travel
  • Resources
    • Festivals
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Review
    • Travel Tips
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
      • Downsizing
      • Kitchen
      • Home Office
      • Time Management
      • 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes
    • DIY
    • Money Saving Tips
    • Family
    • Recipes
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Downsizing

Who do I need to help me begin downsizing? 13+ Key people

April 27, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Organizing clothes Canva image @DownshiftingPRO

As you consider downsizing your life, you will need some help. Many of us don’t want any help at all but it is best to start a list of those family, friends and professionals who … Read more

Easily organize your closet -The 80/20 Rule

July 19, 2021July 12, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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Do you realize you are likely wearing 20% of your clothes, 80% of the time? Chances are you have a favourite t-shirt and jean combination, maybe a warm hoodie or sweater that is your go-to … Read more

20 Ways to Declutter your Space for Quick Spring Cleaning

July 2, 2022May 31, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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There are many ways to declutter and downsizing but you could always use quick spring cleaning tips. Here is a post to help you focus. Ways to Declutter your Space – Spring Cleaning Tips Have … Read more

Unexpected Life Transitions: 5 Tips to make it easier

March 29, 2021March 28, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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Life transitions can be overwhelming and knowing how to approach them with ease and confidence can be a game-changer. This is a wonderful guest post by Ronnie Eisenberg, Professional Organizer for @DownshiftingPRO.

Moving your parents to a retirement home – positive changes after 48 years

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Retirement Home Guest Post by Pauline Hoffman from Just in Time Solutions

So, you are moving your parents to a retirement home. Whether a decision they have made on their own or it becomes a difficult decision you’ve had to help them make, this is a time … Read more

7 Lies You Tell Yourself About Being Organized – Organizing Myths

February 27, 2024March 6, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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After January’s #OrganizingwithDPRO Challenge, I’ve had questions and messages about how I make organizing look easy (and fun). I get pretty charged up when I organize (especially when it’s not MY stuff), others get bogged … Read more

Effective Downsizing & The Empty Nest – 1 More Space for me!

March 18, 2021February 17, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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The Empty Nest Finally, the day you have been waiting for – your child is moving out to live on their own. Whether they’ve graduated from college or found their dream job you’ll have an … 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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