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madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

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Cardboard boxes piled up, suggesting the work of downsizing belongings.
Golden brown food baking inside an oven.
A pile of colorful plush toys like those swapped at a family toy swap.
A table covered with colorful craft supplies for a kids playdate.
A vintage silver travel trailer parked beside a road.
An older style kitchen with white cabinets that needs work before moving in.
A shelf filled with many pairs of shoes sorted for decluttering.
A plate of creamy mac and cheese on a white plate.
A view of clouds and blue sky from an airplane window seat.