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      • MIssissippi
      • New York
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
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    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
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      • 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
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    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Organizing

Student Life Hack Ideas From Canadian Tire–Great Ideas for your College/University-Bound Student #StudentLife

August 20, 2020August 17, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

  The days are slowly but surely being ticked off on the calendar.  She’s been home for nearly four months and its time to ditch the family dinners, household chores and babysitting her younger siblings.  … Read more

4M – Daylight Saving’s Time Checkup #organizing

December 13, 2020March 9, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

Spring Forward – Daylight Savings Time means a change in time and a time for change. Today I usually post a 4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes that gives you a task that should only … Read more

4 M– Organizing your Fridge with containers #GO_DPRO Get Organized Month

November 30, 2019January 12, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

4 M – Margarita`s Manic Monday Minutes _ Organizing Your Fridge in 15 minutes Everyone that has a home has a fridge.  I don’t know one family that doesn’t.  That means that with it comes … Read more

Get Organized with the DownshiftingPRO 31 Day Challenge–Benchmarking & Editorial Calendar–#GO_DPRO

December 13, 2020January 2, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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Today is the first day of GO month on DownshiftingPRO.  One of the bigger goals that I have for myself this year is to grow my blog following.  As a blogger, I need to have … Read more

4M Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes Teenagers Hair Appliances #organizing

January 17, 2021November 10, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

4M Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes is a series of quick tasks that you can do to get yourself organized.  Each challenge or task should take no more than 15 to 20 … Read more

What is going on with parents these days? – Rethinking Family Responsibilities #chores #Back2School

October 10, 2014August 18, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

I wrote this post months ago.  I am not sure what exactly set me off but I knew I had to sit on this post for a good, long, while.  I’m pretty pleased I don’t … Read more

Moving Out–Getting Ready for University of Ottawa LinenChest helps me equip my small space

December 25, 2023July 15, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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How many movies have a moving away scene; with the parents all teary-eyed, the van packed to the brim with boxes and a teenager making their final goodbyes before heading off to a distant city … Read more

Top 6 Organizing Gifts for Father’s Day from @DownshiftingPRO–BTW Go big or Go Home on these selections

September 28, 2020June 11, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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With Father’s Day quickly approaching I figured many of you are struggling with ideas on what to get Dear Old Dad.  Just like Moms, Dads like to get thoughtful gifts for Father’s Day.  Unlike Moms … 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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