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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
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  • About Me
    • Travel – Working with Me
    • Media Kit – Margarita Ibbott @DownshiftingPRO
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    • Contact Me
    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

Improve your lack-luster workout with #JabraHeadphonesBBY @BestBuy

August 20, 2020January 5, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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 Improve your lack-luster Workout with Jabra Headphones This Christmas, I had an absolute blast with my family.  Lots of laughs, good food, and everyone got everything they asked for! Just about.  My daughter was thrilled … Read more

Get Organized with the DownshiftingPRO 31 Day Challenge–Benchmarking & Editorial Calendar–#GO_DPRO

December 13, 2020January 2, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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Today is the first day of GO month on DownshiftingPRO.  One of the bigger goals that I have for myself this year is to grow my blog following.  As a blogger, I need to have … Read more

Gearing up for the New Year–Announcing GET ORGANIZED 31 Day Challenge with @DownshiftingPRO

June 12, 2019December 31, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

It’s Time. It’s Time to make a PLAN. It’s Time to clear the clutter. It’s Time to make some hard choices. It’s Time to GET ORGANIZED! Here’s a little sneak peak at what is coming … Read more

Three New Year’s Resolutions–Financial Planning with an RESP #HeritageFunds

August 20, 2020December 29, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

We’re coming to the end of 2014 and as per usual, it’s time to consider a few New Year’s resolutions to start 2015 off right.  Not all resolutions have to be about losing weight, exercising … Read more

TELUS Learning Specialist–Understanding how to use my New Samsung Galaxy S5 Active

November 27, 2022December 22, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

It has been almost two years since my iPhone 5 was stolen.  It is a day that I revisit in my head over and over.  I cannot say I was happy that four months into … Read more

7 Ways to Save for your Child’s Post-Secondary Education

April 11, 2025December 21, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

In the first post of the Heritage Funds RESP Savings Tips series, I discussed the staggering costs that we are dealing with as our eldest child entered the University of Ottawa this fall.  It was … Read more

Pamela’s Artisan Flour Blend adds a Gluten Free option to a Baking Classic–Review & Recipe #HealthyShopper

August 20, 2020December 20, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

I am a  big fan of The Healthy Shopper Spring and Fall choices.  I have been reviewing their products for  over a year now and to be honest with you, there has not been a … Read more

5 Reasons you should have Winter Tires #SailunTires

June 15, 2020December 19, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott

It seems like a thousand years ago that we had a very long winter with an awful lot of snow. It does not matter in the least that we have no snow on the ground … 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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