Category Simplify

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A NICU Nurse Says One…

Apr 14, 20265 min read

A neonatal nurse practitioner says one of the most disturbing trends she…

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I Kept Blaming My Kids…

Apr 12, 20264 min read

I used to think I was just overwhelmed because I had three…

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My House Was Overstimulating Me…

Apr 12, 20263 min read

There’s a certain kind of overwhelm that doesn’t come from one big…

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Toy Clutter Builds Up Faster…

Apr 1, 20266 min read

Most moms do not realize they have a toy problem all at…

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Starting to Declutter Feels Impossible…

Mar 31, 20265 min read

For a lot of moms, decluttering does not fail because they do…

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Baby Clothes Pile Up Fast…

Mar 31, 20265 min read

Baby clothes have a way of turning into background clutter before moms…

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Buying New Things for Her…

Mar 31, 20265 min read

A lot of moms do not expect a random shopping trip for…

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Trying to Sell Everything Before…

Mar 31, 20265 min read

A lot of moms do not get stuck on decluttering because they…

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Decluttering Does Not Always Leave…

Mar 31, 20264 min read

Decluttering is supposed to bring relief. That is the promise behind so…

A woman arranges a minimalist living room with soft tones and cozy decor.

Getting Stuck Mid-Declutter Is More…

Mar 31, 20265 min read

There is a specific point in almost every decluttering session where things…

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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A mother and teenage daughter engage in a discussion at home, capturing family dynamics and emotions.
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Teen Says Her Mom Treats Normal Reactions Like Mental Illness, and Every Doctor Visit Feels Like Control
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