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  • 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
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Organizing

Twitter Chat: #LinkedMoms Chat on Wed. May 16 @ 8 pm EST–Organizing Families

February 22, 2022May 16, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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  Twitter Chat Invitation: Join me Wednesday, May 16, 2012 for #Organizing Families with Professional Organizer, Margarita Ibbott or on Twitter @DownshiftingPOS – We have a prize for one lucky winner – One Hour of … Read more

Office Organizing Ideas in a small pass-through

January 17, 2021May 3, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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A client called me in to discuss ideas for organizing her basement & storage area. She showed me her back storage room.  It had a variety of items: Christmas decorations, vases, bankers boxes, laundry items. … Read more

Shutterfly–Organizing a Successful St. Patrick’s Day Week

February 16, 2023March 19, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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This past week was a very intense week as it was not only March Break, it was also St. Patrick’s Day week.  This seemingly trivial holiday (I mean really, for some, it pales in comparison … Read more

When 30 pairs of shoes are too much… #Organizing

June 14, 2020June 14, 2011 by Margarita Ibbott
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Picture credit: mizztissa.com What is the exact number of shoes one should have?  Is it 5 pairs? 10? 30? 100? Thousands…o.k. none of us are Imelda Marcos (if you don’t know who that is, just … Read more

Kids Bedrooms: Decorative and Useful Organizational Tools for Small Items

June 14, 2020June 6, 2011 by Margarita Ibbott
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I was recently asked to write a series of blog post for the Mom It Forward website and this is the conclusion of the series.  I hope you enjoy the post and please post on … Read more

Professional Organizers in Canada: London & Area Chapter Community Shred-It Day

June 14, 2020June 4, 2011 by Margarita Ibbott
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We are so very excited to let you know that the POC London and Area Chapter is organizing a Community Shred-It Day. On Saturday June 4th, 2011 we will be at Oakridge Secondary School from … Read more

Kids Bedrooms: Organizational Tools and Solutions

June 14, 2020May 4, 2011 by Margarita Ibbott
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As we move forward in our quest to organize Lauren’s room, we have come to some hard and fast conclusions: she likes her closet, bookshelf and dresser. Thank goodness, there is nothing worse than having … Read more

Kids Bedrooms: Simple Ways to Declutter and Organize – Raising Kids with Character

May 15, 2020April 27, 2011 by Margarita Ibbott

The thing is I have a little secret… well actually it is a 14 year-old secret. Her name is Lauren and she is my daughter. Why the confession, you ask?  Well, the thing is … … 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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