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      • Spain
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      • France
    • UK
      • Northern Ireland
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      • Alabama
      • Illinois
        • Chicago
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      • Michigan
      • MIssissippi
      • New York
      • Tennessee
      • Washington
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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
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    • Girl’s Getaway Press Trips

#FAVPINFRIDAY– Flowers, Sayings & Organizing ideas

June 14, 2020February 24, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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My favourite day of the week has turned out to be Friday because I just love sharing my pinterest boards.  This is what I found this week.  I hope you like my choices.  Please let … Read more

Mardi Gras…Fat Tuesday… What are you giving up tomorrow?

June 14, 2020February 22, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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It is MardiGras today and we just finished up our Pancake Tuesday supper.  It was delicious (thank you dear hubby). As I was growing up, the lead up to Lent was always a time for … Read more

New #FavPinFriday – Pinterest Boards…#Oprah, #TrevorLinden & #Infographics

February 22, 2022February 17, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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In my quest to conquer the world of Pinterest, I have put together a few unique yet interesting boards to help my readers understand the diversity of Pinterest. This #FavPinFriday is about different topics that … Read more

Inspirational, Motivational, Peaceful: Helping A Virtual Organizing Client Define her Space

June 14, 2020February 16, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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  One night I find my self on an interesting Twitter Party chatting with other men and women that love to tweet (I love social media). I connected up with one of the attendees that … Read more

For those of you that have some *ah humm* last minute shopping to do today, here is a fantastic tip: From @Digitwirl

January 16, 2023February 14, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY! If you find yourself in a bit of a pinch today because you have not picked up something for your sweetheart, Carley Knobloch is here to save the day. Watch her … Read more

#FavPinFriday – Favourite @Pinterest pins this week

August 4, 2017January 13, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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Here are a few of my favourite ‘Pins’ this week here: You can find these and more on my WORDS TO LIVE BY… board. http://pinterest.com/downshiftingpos/words-to-live-by/ If you want to see more #FavPinFriday Link to the … Read more

QuoVadis Canada – Minister Prestige – Product Review

November 27, 2022December 12, 2011 by Margarita Ibbott
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Yeah! It is December and I finally get to start using my *brand new* Quo Vadis Minister Prestige Planner. I have been waiting since I received mine at the 2011 Professional Organizers in Canada Conference in early November. My … Read more

Monday Menu Planning – Its a winner! Africa-Style Braised Chicken in Peanut Sauce

June 14, 2020November 14, 2011 by Margarita Ibbott
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Pic from Judith Finlayson’s 175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics I love to cook comfort food.  Anything that you cook in a Crock-Pot/Slow Cooker says comfort food to me.  It was a cool and rainy day … 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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