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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

Organizing

Cash in on Your Clutter: 30 Must-Sell Items for Your Garage Sale!

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
Garage Sale Credit CanvaPro

Picture frames and mirrors Decorative picture frames and mirrors can easily add a touch of style to any home decor, making them popular choices for buyers looking to spruce up their living spaces without breaking … Read more

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

April 27, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
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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

Getting Organized After Winter: 20 Essential Tasks

April 17, 2024 by Margarita Ibbott
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As winter draws to a close, it’s time to bid farewell to cold weather and prepare for the arrival of spring. Transitioning from one season to the next involves more than just swapping out your … Read more

Easy College Student Room Ideas to Organize on a budget

April 10, 2023August 24, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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Easy College Student Room Ideas

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

Moving back home – #Organizing with Adult Children

May 5, 2021May 2, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
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We live in an ever-changing world where our kids go off to college or university and at the end of it all, sometimes, they are moving back home. I remember graduating from university and deciding … Read more

Creating Space: it’s all about the margin!

July 1, 2021May 2, 2021 by Margarita Ibbott
Creating Space means margin Guest Post by Amy Slenker Smith CanvaPro

Creating Space Guess what? Being organized isn’t about the stuff. It’s about creating space between the stuff which I call margin. Margin allows items to move in and out of a space freely. I strive … 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.

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.

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