Category Simplify

Rustic log pavilion in a garden setting, perfect for outdoor gatherings.

4 Outdoor Changes That May…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

When you’re thinking about making changes to your outdoor space, it’s important…

Woman in black uniform cleaning a wooden counter indoors with shelves in the background.

6 Old-School Parenting Habits Boomers…

Nov 19, 20254 min read

Parenting styles have changed a lot over the years, but many boomers…

Young couple moving into a new rental home with boxes. Outdoor scene with a rental sign.

5 Homeownership Myths That Could…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Buying a home can feel exciting but also confusing, especially with so…

A young child runs freely down a grassy path surrounded by lush trees in a park during summer.

4 Retro Parenting Traditions Kids…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Parenting traditions have shifted quite a bit over the years, and many…

Close-up of gardener's hands in yellow gloves planting echinacea flowers outdoors.

6 Landscaping Choices Worth Double-Checking…

Nov 19, 20254 min read

When planning your landscaping, it’s easy to get excited and rush into…

Two women engaging in a creative DIY crafting session on a rustic wooden table.

5 Things Boomers Let Kids…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Growing up as a Baby Boomer meant experiencing a childhood quite different…

A typewriter with a sheet of paper displaying the bold words “HELICOPTER PARENTING,” set outdoors on green grass

6 Things Parents Today Stress…

Nov 19, 20254 min read

Parenting today looks very different from what previous generations experienced. You’re likely…

Three girls drawing on pavement with chalk in a park; girls wear red hats, it's sunny outside

4 Things Kids Did in…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Growing up in the ’90s meant a lot of freedom that today’s…

Family enjoys a sunny day riding bicycles in a park, fostering happiness and togetherness.

4 Things Parents Used to…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Parenting has changed a lot over the years, and so have the…

A child carrying a toy walks along an urban street in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, against a closed storefront.

5 Childhood Freedoms We’d Never…

Nov 19, 20254 min read

As a parent today, you likely notice how much childhood has changed…

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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 woman enjoys a quiet moment in a cafe with a slice of cake and coffee.
A mother lovingly feeds her baby in a warm and cozy home kitchen setting.
A joyful family enjoying a picnic in the park with a playful toddler in the foreground.
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Elderly women setting a dining table for a family dinner, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere at home.
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A person sanitizing a bathroom sink with a spray bottle, ensuring hygiene.
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