less stuff,more travel
We are finishing the third month of 2021 which began with the culmination of the second lockdown period. I look ahead to spring and pine for the days when I can freely travel. I know I am not the only one at DownshiftingPRO who is subscribing to the philosophy #DreamNowTravelLater. I can handle staying closer … Read more
With the beaches now opened in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama, I pine to be back on a beach watching the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. I fell in love with this area a few years ago and returned in 2019. There are a variety of activities that will draw you in from … Read more
So, you are moving your parents to a retirement home. Whether a decision they have made on their own or it becomes a difficult decision you’ve had to help them make, this is a time of reflection, loss and transition. The life you knew with Mom and Dad at home is now changing. It is … Read more
Your one request: to get away from it all. No jam-packed itinerary. No small chat with the relatives. No driving around finding parking. But what you really don’t want is mediocre food (especially bad crabcakes). All we wanted was a luxury hotel experience where we would be pampered and have a sumptuous meal and great … Read more
As the weather continues to improve and we are headed in the right direction with the pandemic, I turn my thoughts to travel plans in the summer. I am optimistic that in late summer or early fall, I can make plans for road trips in Quebec Maritime. There may be some stops outside of Quebec … Read more
After January’s #OrganizingwithDPRO Challenge, I’ve had questions and messages about how I make organizing look easy (and fun). I get pretty charged up when I organize (especially when it’s not MY stuff), others get bogged down. Why is that? My question to you is: what are the lies you tell yourself about organizing? Do the … Read more
The Empty Nest Finally, the day you have been waiting for – your child is moving out to live on their own. Whether they’ve graduated from college or found their dream job you’ll have an empty room with endless possibilities. You’ve now entered The Empty Nest Zone. It’s where you get to take back some … Read more
Today is an Ativan day. It is an Ativan day because it just feels like its all too much right now. I realize everyone is in the same boat but there is an extra kind of pressure when you are a full-time caregiver to your ageing mother. In case you didn’t recognize this, it’s called … Read more