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      • Spain
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    • UK
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      • Alabama
      • Illinois
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      • MIssissippi
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    • Canada
      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
      • Ontario
        • London
        • Ottawa
        • Toronto
      • Quebec
        • Montreal
        • Quebec Maritime
        • Quebec City Region
        • Saguenay Lac St. Jean
  • Culture & Leisure
    • Adventure Travel
    • Culture
      • Art
      • Museum
      • UNESCO
    • Family Travel
    • Gastro-tourism
    • Girls Getaway
    • Leisure Travel
    • Multi-generational Travel
  • Luxury Stays
    • Hotel Reviews
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Travel Tips
  • Lifestyle
    • Organizing
  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy – GDPR Compliance
    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Interesting Pinterest Boards That you Wouldn’t Expect

August 20, 2020February 22, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I love Pinterest.  Who doesn’t  it has a plethora of pictures that are just waiting to teach you, show you, inspire you our simply entertain you. If you don’t know how to decoupage a tin … Read more

Wordless Wednesday – Father – Daughter Reunion.

December 13, 2020February 19, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

My husband is off to Vancouver but since he’s flying into Ottawa for the day.  Here is their selfie. DH and I attended a fundraiser last Thursday for the Alhzeimer Society of London and Middlesex.  … Read more

Showing our Love for our @LinkedMoms Community – Join us for a #LinkedMoms Chat on Wed. February 11 @ 8 pm

April 10, 2023February 11, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

We want you to show us the love and join us this Wednesday for a LinkedMoms Chat about all things romance.  Tell us about your first date, how you celebrate now that you have kids … Read more

Maple Leaf Monster Jam at The Budweiser Gardens in #LondonOnt – Giveaway

September 16, 2022February 10, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

I want to say I am a great big fan of Monster trucks.  I want to say that but I cannot. Why? Because I have never been. Why? Because my husband and my son always … Read more

DownshiftingPRO’s Editorial Calendar and February Writing Prompts–#BloggerLove

September 16, 2022February 5, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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Is it February already?  How can that be? It was just New Year’s a few weeks ago right?  This month is a short one so you need to get organized start writing.  I was on … Read more

Has it been Two Years already? Missing you the Most Papis Happy Birthday to you.

December 13, 2020February 3, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott

Tomorrow is February 4, 2015.  A special day in the calendar for me. For my mom. For my siblings. For my children. Happy Birthday Viejo… mi gordisimo… Happy Birthday Papis.   I find myself at … Read more

My son Reviews: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker from @Nintendo–#videoGame

October 6, 2019January 27, 2015 by Hayden

Gaming: Reviewed Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Quick question: Ever heard of Wario’s Woods? If you’re a die-hard Nintendo fan like me, you should have. Wario’s Woods is notable for many reasons, including the last Nintendo … Read more

5 Easy Steps to Create your own Seasonal Outdoor Urns #HomeDecor

October 31, 2020January 25, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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Every single year my mother and I make up my seasonal outdoor urns.  In the late spring we set out the summer container planters and in the late fall early winter we set out the … 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.

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