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

Recipes

Delicious Traditions for Christmas in Quebec Maritime – Réveillon de Noël

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Margarita Ibbott
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Traditions for Christmas in Quebec Maritime – Réveillon de Noël – Menu includes tortiere, a buche Noel and a Potato Tart. Making new holiday tradition!

Bob Blumer’s Flavorbomb Cookbook is the bomb #giveaway Alert

November 5, 2022December 28, 2020 by Margarita Ibbott
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Flavorbomb: A Rogue Guide to Making Everything Taste Better There is no question Bob Blumer’s latest the Flavorbomb cookbook is THE BOMB. It is chock full of information on how to become a better cook, … Read more

Crock Pot Recipes, Pre-packaged Spices and my quest to be a better cook– #BackToRoutines #BTS

December 13, 2020August 24, 2015 by Margarita Ibbott
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As part of my GETTING BACK TO ROUTINES (or organizing my life again) movement this fall, I feel that I need to get back to menu planning Monday.  I always have a least one Crock … 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

Simply Natural Organic Salsa– Simply Delicious – Product Review

September 2, 2020July 4, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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I am not a great cook but sometimes all you have to do is to have fantastic ingredients to make a great meal.  In my house those ingredients tend to be pretty basic and not … Read more

The Healthy Shopper–The Coupon Book for Natural & Organic Products

July 17, 2020March 28, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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As many of my readers already know, I have been on a journey to eat more healthy food.  I started last year with the help of a Registered Holistic Nutritionist – Vanessa Case. She has … Read more

Fresh Salmon + Teriyaki San-J Sauce = #gluten free meal ~ Product Review

June 14, 2020March 24, 2013 by Margarita Ibbott
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Last spring I started working with Vanessa Case, RHN from Our Natural Connection and it has changed my life.  One of the most important things that I have found out during my journey is that … Read more

Monday Madness… Meal Planning & a little Help from Club House

June 14, 2020September 11, 2012 by Margarita Ibbott
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As the kids have return to school, we start ramping up for another year of activities…well, technically, we never stopped during the summer but now it is getting a bit more complicated.  We now find … 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.

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