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      • MIssissippi
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      • Alberta
      • British Columbia
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        • London
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        • 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
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    • Travel – Working with Me
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4M–Margarita’s Manic Monday Minutes–The Freezer

June 14, 2020November 12, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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One of the best ways to save money for any family is to use a freezer.  If bread goes on sale, I buy it. If ground turkey goes on sale, I buy it.  If pizza … Read more

#CypherKidsClub Cards–Augmented Reality Learning Cards–Product Review

October 31, 2020November 6, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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One of the great things about blogging is you get to try interesting products that your kids might think are pretty neat. I wanted to bring you on our shop for Cypher Entertainment Augmented Reality … Read more

Its the happiest time of the year–Quo Vadis 2013 agendas

April 21, 2024October 26, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Fall is my favourite time of the year for many reasons… the stifling heat of summer is over, the cool mornings and stunning foliage is everywhere and I get to choose my planner for 2013… … Read more

Lessons Learned: Don’t Worry, Be Happy

June 14, 2020October 25, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Its serendipitous that I should come across this unpublished blog post today…I was with my father one fine day in the spring and we had had a wonderful visit and I think I need to … Read more

Requiem for a vacuum cleaner–Sears comes to the rescue… again

June 7, 2018October 23, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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In October, 2012 my husband and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary.  This is a pretty big deal.  There are many things that you cannot say lasts 19 years… the dishes we started with –> … Read more

Blog Action Day 2012–The Power of WE–WeDay & Free the Children.

December 15, 2017October 16, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Today is Blog Action Day established in Australia in 2007 to bring bloggers together for one day and champion a common issue and highlight a non-profit or cause addressing the issue.  This year’s theme is … Read more

#IDG2012–International Day of the Girl– Little Girls Book Club–Twitter Party 2 pm Thurs. Oct. 11, 2012

December 15, 2017October 11, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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When my daughter started to learn how to read, in JK she had a hard time of it.  This difficulty meant that she was not so keen on reading books.  We wondered: was it that … Read more

Private School Expo #OKSchoolMem Blog Hop–

December 13, 2020October 6, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Why my 3rd grade teacher helped my daughter become an Irish Dancer As part of the Private School Expo blog hop we were asked to share one of our fondest school memories.  I think 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.

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