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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

Homebox – Great Tool to keep your documents in order

January 13, 2021July 15, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott

It is the summer and I will be in Sarnia working with a client that owns THREE houses.  This project began 2 years ago so we are going to keep going.  Until, I see you … Read more

1-2-3 Organize Me…fast tips to get you started…

June 14, 2020June 30, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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Today’s post is on my three best tips to kick start your organizing challenge. Tip # 1 – Take 5  – Take 5 minutes to clear some clutter. Maybe it is a junk drawer, part of your linen … 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

4M – Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes – 50 Ways to Lose Your Clutter as found in the London Free Press

August 13, 2018April 19, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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Every Monday, I challenge my readers to work through a quick 15 – 20  minute organizing task.  These tasks involve tackling one small job at a time.  It might be a kitchen drawer, a hall closet … Read more

CBC Radio One – Ontario Today – UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM

October 10, 2014April 15, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott

Just wanted to let you know that I will be on CBC Radio One today as a feature guest on Ontario Today with Rita Celli. The show airs from 12:00 – 1:00 pm but I … Read more

Quote of the Week From Twitter & Facebook….@DownshiftingPOS

December 15, 2017March 29, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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These are quotes that I found on Twitter in the last week:  I hope they inspire you to get organized, be more productive and enjoy life better: @JulieMorgenstrn: If you get one important task done first … Read more

2010 Women’s Lifestyle Show – March 6th & 7th – London Convention Centre

June 3, 2015February 18, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott

  For the third year in a row, I will be participating in the Women’s Lifestyle Show and giving away tickets. Last year it was to see TLC’s superstar Kate Gosselin (of Jon & Kate … Read more

March Break – Organizing Seminar for your Kids

November 29, 2017February 2, 2010 by Margarita Ibbott
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Recruit your kids to help get organized! Do you ever wonder when you will get to that overstuffed, disorganized playroom? Maybe you thought it would be easy to tackle it in one weekend? One Day? … Read more

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Margarita Ibbott ~ I.am.DownshiftingPRO

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.

The question remains: where will we go next?

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