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I Stopped Buying Scented Candles…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

Why I Said Goodbye to Scented Candles So, I made a little…

A vintage floral pot simmering on a gas stove, filling the kitchen with warmth.

I Keep My Mother’s Old…

Dec 30, 20255 min read

Keeping the Old Flame Alive There’s something magical about old cookware. You…

Father and children having breakfast in a modern kitchen. Cozy and casual family morning routine.

I Let My Kids Use…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Breaking the China Barrier There’s something about “good china” that makes people…

Inviting autumn scene with book, eyewear, and a warm drink by a window, perfect for relaxation.

I Stopped Caring About Thread…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Letting Go of the Thread Count Obsession So, let’s talk about sleep…

A mother pours milk into bowls for her three children during breakfast time at home.

I Don’t Make My Kids…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Breaking the Clean Plate Rule As a parent, I used to think…

plates on table

I Let Guests Use Paper…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Why I Embrace Paper Plates at Parties You know, I’ve always been…

Family holding hands and praying over a dinner table with turkey and cookies during festival celebration.

I Let My Kids Eat…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Rediscovering the Joy of Dinner Let’s be real: family dinners can sometimes…

Woman writing a recipe in a notebook in a kitchen setting, surrounded by kitchenware.

I Kept My Grandmother’s Recipe…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Keeping the Family Tradition Alive There’s something magical about a recipe box,…

red handled spoon and fork on white plastic container

5 Old Kitchen Items Collectors…

Dec 27, 20254 min read

Ah, the kitchen! The heart of the home, where delicious meals are…

person holding white ceramic bowl with yellow food

5 Childhood Meals Everyone Recognized

Dec 23, 20254 min read

Ah, childhood! A time of endless imagination, glorious mischief, and, of course,…

About Me
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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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Toddler eating cereal
Organized kids clothes in drawers
Child's bedroom in the morning
Dad holding a baby
Toddler sitting in the grass
Meal prep containers filled with fresh food
Child in a costume in an autumn forest
Dad carrying a toddler
Staircase in a family home