Live A Simpler Life With The Help Of Minimalist Decluttering Tips  Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel you have too much stuff, not enough space? Are you tired of finding clutter everywhere you turn? Do you wish you could declutter, but you’re not sure how to get rid of items? Don’t continue struggling with decluttering all on your own – seek help to achieve a minimalist lifestyle today!  Less Is More: Living A Simpler Life After Decluttering  I’m Rita, and I’m eager to help you on your decluttering journey. If you’re ready to live a simpler life where less is more, I’ve got good ..read more

Minimalism And Letting Go Of Items  Do you find yourself surrounded by overwhelming clutter in your home? Are you eager to learn how to declutter your home and let go of items? You’re not the first to struggle with getting started on your decluttering goals – but you don’t have to continue that struggle on your own!  Overcome Decluttering Challenges Today!  I’m, Rita here – your Downsizing Designer. Learning how to choose what to get rid of and what to keep while decluttering can seem like a daunting task – but it’s a task that is within your reach! Clutter can sabotage your hea ..read more

Whether you are wanting to downsize to a smaller home and retirement, or to simply declutter the home you currently live in, the process can be overwhelming especially if you’re just starting out. These expert tips and strategies that I cover in this video and blog will help guide you and make the process easier and more efficient. The overarching goals for downsizing and decluttering in your 60s are to: Reduce the amount of stuff and live with less, perhaps eventually moving to a smaller home. Prevent your family from having to deal with your stuff when you are gone. With that being said, h ..read more

If you were asked to name the top 3 most cluttered drop zones in your home, what might they be? To give you a hint, they are areas of your home where you and your family automatically drop things out of habit, almost unconsciously. Examples of clutter-catching areas 1.    Items you are holding in your hand the moment you walk in the door. You automatically drop them in areas like the kitchen table, kitchen, counter, or hallway tables. Items such as keys, phone, wallet, glasses. Items you’re holding in your hand, but don’t want to deal with at that moment. You almost unconsci ..read more

In a recent survey of my social media audience, over 75% said one of the hardest parts of decluttering was finding the TIME. Even though they wanted to declutter their homes and get organized, they found it difficult to find time in their busy schedules to actually make it happen. Easy Solutions to Overcome Time Constraints for a Clutter-Free Life Their overwhelming response challenged me to generate some easy-to-implement ideas to help overcome the “not enough time” obstacle that prevented them from enjoying the peace and calm of a clutter-free life.  Perhaps you know someone whose ..read more

Does this sound familiar in your household? It reminds me of when I was growing up with four siblings. Yes, we did argue. If someone did something wrong, we would often hear, “Who me? I didn’t do it, she did!” The same can be true of clutter in your household. “It is his mess, not mine.” or “She said she would clean it up, but she didn’t.” On many levels, this back-and-forth diatribe could take place in just about any home in America with or without kids! Some people see it. Some don’t. Some are hypersensitive to clutter, while others are completely desensitized to it. But the fact remains ..read more

How Can I Become A Minimalist?  Do you love minimalist design, but struggle to incorporate it into your own home? Do you find you have too much stuff and not enough space in your home? Would you like to learn how to get rid of clutter, how to let go of items, and how to become a minimalist? If so, you’ve come to the right place!  Minimalist Decluttering Tips With The Downsizing Designer  Hello, I’m Rita Wilkins – known to many as the Downsizing Designer. While I once had too much stuff and not enough space, I managed to become a minimalist by thoroughly decluttering my life. Now ..read more

Where Can I Learn How To Declutter My Home?  Are you tired of clutter taking over your home? Do you wish you could get started decluttering, but feel as though the challenge of decluttering your home is too much to overcome? Don’t worry – they help you need to overcome any decluttering challenge is available now!  How To Become A Minimalist With Decluttering Tips  Hi, I’m Rita Wilkins – your Downsizing Designer, ready to help you reach your minimalist design goals through helpful decluttering tips. I, too, once struggled with decluttering. After getting rid of 95% of what I once ..read more

Face it. The thought of downsizing, decluttering, and starting over in your 60s can be downright scary and overwhelming. Not knowing is one of the hardest parts. What kind of lifestyle do I want? Where will I live? How do I start the process of downsizing and decluttering? How can I possibly let go of the house my kids grew up in and all of our stuff? How do I deal with the emotions associated with downsizing and decluttering? These are just a few of the questions you might have at this stage of life. Your kids are grown and have left your home. You are facing retirement and want to know wh ..read more

Take Back Your Home From Clutter – Defeating Clutter With Minimalist Tips  Do you have too much stuff and not enough space in your home? Are you tired of fighting a losing war against the clutter creeping all over your home, taking over the spaces you’d like to use? Don’t worry – you’re not alone. You can overcome these decluttering challenges with helpful minimalist decluttering tips.  Minimalist Tips For Decluttering From The Downsizing Designer  Hello, I’m Rita Wilkins! Like you, I was once overwhelmed by clutter in my home. However, after going on my own decluttering journey ..read more