Category Simplify

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…

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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…

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…

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6 Old Parenting Habits That…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

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

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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…

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,…

A couple shares a loving embrace outdoors, surrounded by nature. Warm and romantic.

6 Things Our Parents Never…

Nov 11, 20254 min read

Ah, the joys of adulthood! You finally get to experience the freedom…

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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Engineer in safety gear uses a tablet in a large industrial factory setting, focused and diligent.
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