When my family of 4 moved to a small town, we downsized. We now spend more time together and less money.

The author's family (not pictured) spends more time together after their move.

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• When my family of four relocated, we downsized both what we own and how much we spend.
• It wasn't the primary goal, but it happened anyway.
• It changed how we relate to each other, and now, we're more present.

When my wife and I relocated our family of four from Calgary to Nelson, British Columbia, in 2017, downsizing wasn't the primary goal. It was more of a side effect.