Category Simplify

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9 Appliances You Should Always…

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

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7 Things Parents Used To…

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

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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…

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

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7 Things Our Parents Did…

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

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6 Old Parenting Habits That…

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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…

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6 Rare Half Dollars Hiding…

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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…

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

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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