Category Simplify

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6 Things People Are Furious…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

You’ve probably cleared out your space a few times, tossing things you…

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4 Things Your Parents Decluttered…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When your parents declutter, they often aim to simplify and create space,…

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5 Old Items Worth Money…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When you’re clearing out your home, it’s easy to donate old items…

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6 Mistakes That Make You…

Nov 22, 20254 min read

Estate sales can be a great way for you to find unique…

4 Old Household Items You…

4 Old Household Items You…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When you’re clearing out old household items, it might seem like a…

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6 Things from Your Childhood…

Nov 22, 20254 min read

When you’re ready to clear out items from your childhood, it might…

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4 Things Garage Sale Hosts…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When you’re hosting a garage sale, pricing your items right can be…

4 Thrifting Mistakes That Cost…

4 Thrifting Mistakes That Cost…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

Thrifting can be a fun and rewarding way to find unique items…

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5 Vintage Deals You Can…

Nov 22, 20253 min read

When you step into a vintage shop or flea market, you might…

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6 Things You Should Never…

Nov 22, 20254 min read

Lowballing can happen in many areas of life—from salary negotiations to selling…

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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