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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
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    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Organizing

Organizing Tools of the Trade – My favourite things for Organizing

January 16, 2023July 18, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott
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Organizing Tools of the Trade Getting organize can always be challenging but if you have the right organizing tools, you will find that it makes life a whole lot easier.  You have to commit to … Read more

Organizing your Sports Equipment #OrganizedBloggers

June 16, 2020February 8, 2016 by Margarita Ibbott

I have a sporty spice in my house.  She has always loved sports and when she was 10 years old, she wanted something more competitive than house leagues.  At 16 years old,  she plays volleyball … Read more

7 steps to Get Organized before the Holiday Season Read it @HossMagazine–4M Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes

October 6, 2019November 23, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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As seen on I wanted to bring your attention to a post that I wrote for Hoss Magazine.  It’s a list of 7 Steps to Getting Organized before the Busy Holiday Season! It’s a great … Read more

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes- Car Survival Kit

June 14, 2020September 14, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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Car Survival Kit The fall weather is beginning to cool down these days, it is always a good idea to have your car stocked with quick emergency supplies. This means everything from an extra set … Read more

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

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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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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.

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I’m always on the lookout for my next adventure.

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