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4 Things Kids Did in…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

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

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4 Things Parents Used to…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

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

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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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5 Things Today’s Kids Will…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Growing up today looks very different from the childhoods of previous generations.…

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5 Bedroom Items Every ’80s…

Nov 18, 20253 min read

If you grew up in the ’80s, your bedroom was more than…

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5 Everyday Items Frugal People…

Nov 18, 20253 min read

Staying organized doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Frugal people often…

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6 Keepsakes You Should Save…

Nov 18, 20254 min read

Losing someone close to you is never easy, and figuring out what…

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5 Household Items Frugal Families…

Nov 18, 20253 min read

Living frugally means more than just cutting costs—it’s about making smart choices…

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6 Things You Should Never…

Nov 18, 20254 min read

When you’re dining out, choosing the right dish can make a big…

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6 Personal Items Families Always…

Nov 18, 20254 min read

When you start decluttering, it’s easy to focus on getting rid of…

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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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