Category Simplify

A curious toddler climbing a safety gate near stairs inside a home.

“I Installed the Child Locks…

Feb 11, 20265 min read

You tell yourself you’ll get to the safety fixes later — until…

A couple is engaged in a lively conversation during a therapy session with a counselor.

“He’s Cheating, Right?” One Mom…

Feb 11, 20267 min read

You saw the same unfamiliar address pop up twice on his location,…

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“Is This Really My Life…

Feb 11, 20266 min read

You’ve been up again—fifth night in a row—and the question hits like…

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“I Miss My Old Life…

Feb 11, 20265 min read

You feel a sharp ache when you remember evenings you spent alone,…

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“I Took a Hot Shower…

Feb 11, 20265 min read

You know the small, ordinary things that suddenly feel extraordinary when life…

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“I’m So Angry About the…

Feb 11, 20266 min read

You feel the heat of anger every time you think about the…

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One Mom Says, “My Baby…

Feb 11, 20266 min read

Your baby’s flinch when his sister screams feels alarming, and you want…

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“I Was on a Work…

Feb 11, 20266 min read

You’re juggling a calendar full of meetings when your toddler decides this…

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Pro Organizers Say Get Rid…

Feb 9, 20263 min read

You probably feel overwhelmed by clutter more often than you admit, and…

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7 Reasons You Should Think…

Feb 9, 20264 min read

Thrifting can feel like a win—great prices, unique finds, and a greener…

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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