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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

Family

Adventures in Ecuador–An Update from Me to We

June 15, 2020July 18, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I sent my daughter off on a life changing (or so I hope) trip to Ecuador and Colombia about 10 days ago and we have received a few updates from the trip co-ordinator from Me … Read more

My daughter has flown the coop and we gave her the wings…

September 2, 2020July 6, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am in love with my children.  They are many things I was not as a child and I live vicariously through them… often… everyday in fact.My eldest daughter was the Irish Dancer, I wanted … Read more

Dear Dad, Happy Father’s Day… I miss you… I love you.

June 15, 2020June 16, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Dear Papis, Happpppy Father’s Day!  Just wanted to drop you a line and say hello. How are you? I hope you are having a great time.  I sure do miss you.  This is a first … Read more

Lessons Learned: Don’t Worry, Be Happy

June 14, 2020October 25, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Its serendipitous that I should come across this unpublished blog post today…I was with my father one fine day in the spring and we had had a wonderful visit and I think I need to … Read more

Organizing my family–Lists, Routines, Labels

February 16, 2023June 28, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Its funny because my husband often gets asked if his life/home/family is really organized because his wife is a professional organizer.  He usually laughs at this comment and says that we are challenged every day … Read more

Busy stay-at-hom mom has a tiny little secret

September 28, 2023June 29, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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Our client is a mother of three young children. She is involved with her children’s activities and the responsibility of a large family home. Her house is very well maintained and is decorated beautifully. All … 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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