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DownsizeFirst offers support for those transitioning to a smaller home.

From organizing belongings and managing estate sales to overseeing the moving process and setting up your new home, we provide a respectful and efficient service.

03/10/2026

Moving day can be really stressful for some seniors (and anyone, really!) so we offer the a la carte option to just hire us as move day managers. We make sure everything is completely packed the day before. We arrive on move day, before the movers with fresh coffee and treats. We make sure items are loaded and unloaded in the right order and we even help you unpack your essentials in your new home! All the little comfort details are handled by us. We even had one client who felt so comfortable with the process that she took herself out for lunch mid-move. Now that's a zero stress move day! 😊

Contact us for a free consultation!

01/09/2026

One of the biggest roadblocks in downsizing is just knowing "where to start". Some of my clients have lived in their homes for over 40 years and the thought of opening up some of those closets, drawers and corners of the basement is really overwhelming. Prior to DownsizeFirst, I spent a lot of time in project management and what I learned is you apply the same thinking to most projects, regardless of size. It's all about breaking things down to manageable steps and starting to chip away at "easier" stuff to experience some early wins. Ask yourself, "what is easy for me to sort through?" - it could literally be the drawer with all your extra takeout forks and knives. 😊

We have tried and true practices that help our clients stay out of overwhelm and genuinely feel productive. We're right there with you, guiding the process and cheering you on!

Know someone who could use some help getting started on the downsizing process? We offer free consults.

Email us: [email protected]

Check out our website: www.downsizefirst.com

Here to help!

Christine

12/10/2025

We're not just talking about Christmas presents! So often we hang on to things because they were given to us - whether it be from a family member, friend or co-worker. We can't imagine donating it...we'd feel so guilty! I'm here to help you reframe that. If you truly don't like something and know you'll never use it, try to focus on just redirecting the item. Think of the person who will come across it and say "wow, I've always wanted a 20-piece dish set with clowns on it". Yes, those people exist and you want them to be excited right?! So go ahead, just "re-direct" some of those items in your house. You know the ones.

If you or anyone you know would like help going through all their stuff and deciding what to do with each item, send them my way. I offer free consultations. 😀

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11/03/2025

It can often be really difficult to help our own parents downsize. Having conversations about all the different items can be overwhelming and emotional for everyone. That's why bringing in a third party (me!) can help along the way. Whether you need our services for 3 hours or 3 weeks, we help with figuring out what to do with/how to redistribute items in preparation for an eventual move. Contact us for a free consultation! :)

09/30/2025

And what a great first summer for DownsizeFirst it's been! Thanking my wonderful clients for keeping us busy and loving our work. We did a TON of decluttering, downsizing, dispersing, packing + moving logistics, unpacking and settling into new homes. And of course, hosted some very popular and fun Estate Sales. :)

As we head into the Fall/Winter season, we are happy to have a consultation with anyone thinking they might need some help in decluttering or downsizing in preparation for a move sometime in the future. Let us handle the overwhelm! :)

Christine + the DownsizeFirst Team

06/04/2025

Enjoyed presenting at The Mid-Sun Community Association this week. Shared lots of tips and tricks for successful downsizing. And of course, I always have to find a way to include a pic of my dog Olive. On this slide she is featured as one of our Estate Sale staff. 🙂

Know someone who needs some help Downsizing? Happy to have a phone chat with them to share how I can help. 🙂

05/23/2025

We recently participated in the Unison for Generations 50+ Seniors Expo. So great to meet other complementary businesses and answer questions about our variety of downsizing services. We had fun creating a living room atmosphere at our booth and lots of people recognized the mid-century modern side table that so many of us had in our homes!

We're here to help you with all your downsizing and decluttering needs. No job is too big or too small, and remember, now's the time to have that Estate or Garage Sale you may have been putting off. ;) Contact us for a free in-home consultation and let us help with the overwhelm. :)

www.downsizefirst.com

03/25/2025

A fresh start for our wonderful client! We packed up all her belongings and moved her to her brand new suite. She loved how we took care of everything, and we even set up a surprise home office for her. ☺️

Know a senior who's moving down the hall or across town? Let us handle all the logistics from packing the first box to finding your toothbrush for your first night in your new place.

Contact us for a free consultation. 😊
We offer sorting, organizing, moving and Estate Sale Services.
www.downsizefirst.com

03/12/2025

Sometimes it can really help knowing that the items you give away are going to people who will appreciate them. Whether it be a special organization or a friend of a friend. Knowing that the items you don't need anymore will potentially help someone else is a great feeling. We do our best to help you find those perfect matches.

02/19/2025

Our client Rosemary was really overwhelmed by what she was going to do with all of her stuff. We ended up helping her make almost $20,000 from the items she decided not to take with her to her new home. Wow!
We'd love to help you or someone you know. :)

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Calgary, AB

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http://www.downsizefirst.com/

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