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madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

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A yellow clothing donation bin stands against a green ivy wall.
Two cleaning products sit beside a clean sink.
A room filled with cardboard boxes and a few plants.
A bright, minimalist kitchen with plants, shelves and a cooktop, the kind of surfaces that vinegar can damage
An antique cast iron stove holds a skillet and a kettle.