Divas in the News

Toronto's 6th Annual Caregiver Show

October 15, 2018

Join us for the 6th Annual Toronto Caregiver Show at the Ontario Science Centre on Saturday, April 27th, 2018. Thanks to StarMetroland Me

I'm all yours Caledon and Dufferin!

March 20, 2018

Seven years ago, I launched my Downsizing Diva franchises in Etobicoke, plus Caledon and Dufferin. I never dreamed that it would be such a success and such a rewarding journey. Now, the time has come for me to focus close to home. I am happy to introduce the new owner of Downsizing Diva Etobicoke, Carolyn Grout. Carolyn has been a very valuable employee since the summer of 2017 and recently showed an interest in purchasing my Etobicoke territory. Etobicoke residents are in good hands with Carolyn.

Downsizing Zoomers

Zoomer Radio, aired October 9th, 2017 — October 31, 2017

More and more Zoomers and their families are downsizing. Whether they just want to get rid of unnecessary clutter, or downsizing to live in a smaller spaces. But moving at any age can be quite overwhelming when you’ve lived in your home for many years. We speak with the co-founder of Downsizing Diva, Karen Shinn, who specializes in moving seniors.

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How unwanted family heirlooms create a divide with aging parents

The Current – CBC Radio, aired August 25, 2017 — October 31, 2017

Parents see heirlooms. Their kids see junk to clean up. It's a keepsake dilemma for families. (Pixabay.com)

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Zoomer Week in Review Podcast

Zoomer Radio, aired September 3, 2017 — October 31, 2017

Karen was interviewed by Libby Znaimer - ZOOMER radio for "ZOOMER Week in Review", which aired on September 2nd and 3rd, 2017. Listen for Karen at the 10 minute mark.

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Relieve The Stress For Seniors And Get Downsizing

October 15, 2014

FOR SENIORS, one of the most difficult times in their later years can be the task of moving and the downsizing stage. Read Full Article

Why Reinvent The Wheel? A Franchise Can Launch A Solopreneur

Globe and Mail — October 1, 2012

Brenda Alderdice knew she was ready to start her own downsizing business when she managed her elderly father’s move out of a two-bedroom apartment he’d lived in for 35 years.

Find the upside to downsizing a lifetime of treasures

Toronto Globe & Mail, by Angela Kryhul — July 31, 2012

Find the upside to downsizing a lifetime of treasures. For Kay Brundage, 88, the hardest thing about downsizing from a two-bedroom condo to...

Trash Talk: Advice from the downsizing trenches

Toronto Star, Ellen Moorhouse, Your Home Columnist — March 18, 2012

Trash Talk: Advice from the downsizing trenches. How do you make downsizing easier? I have received emails from people truly suffering

This firm helps boomers cope with shock of downsizing

Toronto Star, by Susan Pigg, Business Reporter — April 16, 2010

This firm helps boomers cope with shock of downsizing. Boomers are finding they need help dealing with the overwhelming effort and