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

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.AleksandarNakic/Getty ImagesWhen 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. I…