I thought downsizing would be hard for our family of 4. It ended up changing our lives for the better.

The author's family moved from Texas to Colorado and downsized their home.

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• I moved my family from a 3,300-square-foot house to 1,200 square feet of living space.
• The move has reduced my family's stress and strengthened our bond.
• We found community and freedom in our downsized city life.

In July 2025, my husband, Zach, and I moved our family of four from the suburbs of Ft Worth, Texas, to Denver.

After nearly 10 years of marriage...