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“All the Broken Things” – Guest Book Review by @KaleGarden – Thanks to @KKuitenbrouwer & @RandomHouseCA

June 15, 2020May 13, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Last month my book club met at my house where we had the opportunity to have some snacks and discuss All The Broken Things by Kathryn Kuitenbruwer.  To say the least, WE LOVED IT.  We … Read more

Pharrell, The Voice & Dancing with the Stars–Happy Mother’s Day to my UBER-cool Mom

September 2, 2020May 11, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Happy Mother’s Day to one and all that have the privilege of being a mom, stepmom and Grandmother.   My Days of being a Mother started 17 years ago when my eldest daughter graced my world.  … Read more

Murphy’s Law Pub–#TheBeaches #Toronto–Restaurant Review

June 15, 2020May 6, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I love to eat out. Any opportunity, I don’t have to come up with a creative meal for five is a great day for me.  That being said, I like creating dishes just not the … Read more

Queens Street West #Toronto #shopping–Gravity Pope–Not so #WordlessWednesday

February 16, 2023April 30, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Who doesn’t love shopping? Who doesn’t love shoes? Who doesn’t love shopping for shoes in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary? If you said I hate shopping and I hate shopping for shoes then you need … Read more

The Little Old Church Lady that I’ve become #Easter reflections.

June 15, 2020April 20, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Yes, its official, I am becoming an little old church lady. I have actually been a ‘church lady’ for many years now. Yes, many, years.  Let me explain:  I use to get together with 5 … Read more

Creating and Sewing Curtains with lining – #MyBenjaminMooreHome

March 24, 2021April 19, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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As I slowly reveal the beautiful Benjamin Moore room makeover belonging to my second daughter, I  wanted to share with you a project that my mother and I did together.  I love working on a … Read more

Easter… Bunny…. Easter, Easter Bunny–Join us for #LinkedMoms Chat Wed. Apr. 16 for all things Easter

April 10, 2023April 15, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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I love Easter, I always have and I always will.  I don’t know if it is the spring flowers or the beauty that is a church with the beginning of Palm Sunday and the glory … Read more

OVA – Provincial Volleyball Championships – Recalling the 2013 OVAs…Here we go again…

June 15, 2020April 11, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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Last year we were here in Kitchener-Waterloo watching my daughter compete in her first Ontario Volleyball Association provincial tournament.  It was an exciting weekend for us as we were attending our very first provincials in … 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.

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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.

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