Category Simplify

Young man using an oven toaster to prepare breakfast with his dog nearby in a cozy kitchen.

9 Appliances You Should Always…

Nov 11, 20257 min read

Before heading out on vacation, it’s crucial to ensure your home is…

Happy mother and daughter making pizza together in a home kitchen, sharing quality family time.

7 Things Parents Used To…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

Ah, the good old days! Remember when parents had a whole bag…

Kids engaged in an outdoor game using toy bows at a summer camp park.

6 Ways Kids Had More…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

Ah, childhood! A time filled with scraped knees, endless summer days, and…

A mother serves dinner to her young daughter at a warmly lit family table, creating a cozy atmosphere.

5 Dinnertime Rules from the…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

In a world where family dinners often get overshadowed by busy schedules…

A child swings joyfully in an alpine meadow with the Dolomites in the background.

7 Things Our Parents Did…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

In the ever-evolving landscape of parenting, many practices that were once commonplace…

dummy-img

6 Old Parenting Habits That…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

Remember the good ol’ days when parenting looked a bit different? Back…

A peaceful scene of a woman napping with her Shiba Inu dog on a sofa.

13 Moments You Don’t Realize…

Nov 11, 20257 min read

Life is a collection of moments, some joyous, some poignant, and some…

A mother and child share a joyful moment by a water fountain in a sunny garden setting.

10 Little Things I Miss…

Nov 11, 20256 min read

As our children grow and spread their wings, we often find ourselves…

Hands arranging a variety of international coins on a neutral light background.

6 Rare Half Dollars Hiding…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

I’ve always been fascinated by how something valuable can be right under…

A mother and her son share a joyful online learning experience at home, smiling and engaged.

7 Parenting Fears That Didn’t…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

Ah, the joys of parenting! It’s a rollercoaster ride filled with laughter,…

About Me
Image Not Found

Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

Gallery

A joyful grandmother with her grandchildren in bed, sharing a happy moment indoors.
A couple looking worried while reviewing financial documents at a kitchen table.
Side view of young woman in trendy clothes weighing peaches on scales while shopping in supermarket during purchase food
Hands holding a stack of dollar bills
a person putting a fire in a microwave oven
A woman manages finances at home, using a laptop and calculator on a wooden desk.
silhouette of person in empty room
Delivery person in red uniform leaving a package at a home's front door.
Close-up of a person vacuuming a modern sofa chair indoors, highlighting cleaning service.