Easily organize your closet -The 80/20 Rule

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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 item. Why do you always seem to pick that one particular item? It’s likely because, subconsciously, you subscribe to the … Read more

20 Ways to Declutter your Space for Quick Spring Cleaning

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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 the tools you need to get started: Print out these signs. Create areas so you can sort everything. Set up … Read more

13 Via Ferrata in Quebec – Follow the Route to Adventure

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A via ferrata in Québec is both terrifying and exhilarating to me. I cannot understand how people do this death-defying activity but it intrigued me nonetheless. There are many road trips and routes you can take in Quebec but I found this particular one very unique. In the province of Quebec, there is a route … Read more

Moving back home – #Organizing with Adult Children

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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 to stay in Montreal instead of coming home to my parents home in London.  It was a tough decision but … Read more

Hotel Horitzo in Blanes, Spain was a Gem in Costa Brava #TBEXCostaBrava

Hotel Horitzo in Blanes Spain Costa Brava TBEX @DownshiftingPRO

UPDATE: 2021 – This hotel was recently acquired by the Pierre & Vacances chain but still remains a solid choice for your stay in Costa Brava. The hotel will reopen in April 2021 and is currently accepting reservations from then until the end of October. It appears the hotel is closed from December until April … Read more