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2014 January Get Organized Month– January 1-15, 2014

September 16, 2022January 2, 2014 by Margarita Ibbott
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January is GO Month. That means that it is time to start the year off right and GET ORGANIZED.  Jan. 1 Update your new 2014 calendar with important business and personal dates: monthly birthdays, anniversaries, … Read more

Canadian Blogs to Follow–Pinterest Darling & Good Reads for you…

May 7, 2022December 31, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Canadian Bloggers to Follow on Pinterest A few months ago I put together a collaborative board on Pinterest to bring together great Canadian Blogs to Follow.  It was such a big hit that I have … Read more

ELF at @TheGrandLondon–#LdnOnt Nov. 20–Jan4–You NEED to GO!

May 7, 2022December 28, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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As a family we have made it a holiday tradition to see the holiday production at The Grand Theatre in London.  Opened in 1901, The Grand has a long standing tradition here and continues to … Read more

Bannock in Toronto Canadian Fare at its best–Restaurant Review

May 28, 2021December 26, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Photo Credit: bannock website bannock located on the corner of Bay and Queen Street Toronto This was my second visit to Bannock.  Located on the corner of Bay and Queen Street in downtown Toronto, its … Read more

Asian Lunar New Year Celebration–special E-Gift card from BestBuy #BBYLunarNewYear

June 15, 2020December 21, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Kung Hei Fat Choi… those are the words you need to learn if you are going to wish someone a happy new year.  In the Asian culture, Chinese New Year is as important as our … Read more

#AvionVIP makes Christmas Shopping a breeze–#SmallLuxuries

June 15, 2020December 13, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am exhausted… utterly exhausted.  That is what can happen when you go on a whirlwind shopping excursion.  I live in London, Ontario and  one of the best most luxurious malls in Canada is Yorkdale … Read more

Holiday Gift Guide–Winner–Emile Henry Risotto Stew pot

December 13, 2020November 20, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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If you know anything at all about me and my blog, you know that I am a big, big, big fan of Emile Henry bake and cookware.  I have been a fan since my 30th … Read more

Philanthropy–What Cause do you support? Join us for #LinkedMoms Chat at 8 pm EST – Braz for the Cause–Supporting Breast Cancer Patients

June 14, 2020November 13, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I have been a big fan of Braz for the Cause.  This annual even held in London Ontario brings together women of all different kinds, young and old for an evening of fun.  The purpose … Read more

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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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