Drowning in Stuff? 8 Simple Steps to Downsizing Bliss
On some level, we all know that cleaning out the clutter in our lives would make us happier. The problem is that we simply don’t know where to start. So, today, I would like to share an article by one of our fabulous bloggers, Rebecca Olkowski. In it, she shares 8 steps to achieving downsizing bliss. I hope that you find her suggestions useful! Join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
Downsizing Your Home? It’s Easier When You’re Facing the Right Direction!
Over the weekend, I was riding my bike to one of my favorite coffee shops, which is only about 10 miles away, so it’s usually an easy ride.
But on this day, the wind was blowing “like spit,” as my grandmother used to say. (Do you ever think about things people said as you were growing up that you never thought much about, and then at some point, you begin to wonder “what on earth did that mean?”) Read More
“Treasure, Transfer or Toss”: Exploring the Philosophy of Downsizing in Retirement
When I downsized before moving to Florida, I put my most cherished possessions into one small 5 x 10 storage unit and left my car with my daughter. At the time, I was a bit concerned that I might be getting rid of too many things, but I didn’t want to store anything that wasn’t useful or meaningful to me. Read More
Downsizing Can Be Fun! Lessons from Joyful Decluttering
Do you live in a beautiful clutter-free space? Many of us aspire to live in a stress-free, orderly home. We seriously undertake an occasional decluttering marathon. Read More
Downsizing in Your 60s? 5 Powerful Reasons to Go on a “Home Diet”
It’s normal to accumulate stuff on our journey through life. Not only do we buy stuff, but our family, friends, career, interests and hobbies encourage us to get more stuff. Read More
Downsizing? You Won’t Want to Miss This Advice!
On the surface, downsizing sounds simple… just put everything that you don’t need in boxes, throw them away – and voila! – you have successfully downsized your life. In reality, downsizing is more complicated. The scale of the problem is often overwhelming. You have to deal with emotions. Sorting through valuable and sentimental items is tricky. The list goes on and on! So, today, I want to offer some advice for downsizing without the stress. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
How to Make the World a Better Place by Downsizing and Recycling
Like many women in our community, I have spent quite a bit of time over the last decade reorganizing and, where possible, downsizing.
Along the way, I have learned that downsizing is not really about saying “no” to the things we don’t need. It is about saying “yes” to the things that really matter.
Today, I want to talk about one aspect of downsizing that you may not have thought about – how to recycle and do good for others as you reorganize your life.
Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
Why Sharing a Home is Often an Excellent Downsizing Strategy for Seniors
Who doesn’t remember the “bigger is better” philosophy of the 70s and 80s? These days it seems America’s gotten wise, or at least more conservative when it comes to financial and resource waste – hence our shrinking cars and soda pop cans…
Read MoreWhat I Learned from My Downsizing Adventure
I’ve been considering moving for several years now. I have wanted to downsize and move somewhere warm and be close to the water. Read More
Downsizing? Why Not Consider Upsizing Instead?
It’s long been the conventional wisdom that, as you grow older, it makes sense to retire and downsize from the house that has been home for decades. For many, that conventional wisdom may no longer be the case. Read More