Category Simplify

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5 Decorating Mistakes That Make…

Nov 23, 20254 min read

Your home’s decor says a lot about you, including your sense of…

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5 Things You Should Never…

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When you decide to donate items, it’s usually with the best intentions—wanting…

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5 Garage Sale Finds You…

Nov 23, 20253 min read

Garage sales offer a unique opportunity to find hidden treasures at great…

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4 Things You Should Check…

Nov 23, 20253 min read

Donating a box of items can be a great way to declutter…

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5 Valuable Items Hiding in…

Nov 23, 20253 min read

Thrift stores are full of surprises, offering a mix of everyday items…

XL Vintage 1950s MCM Ceramic Glazed Drip Pottery Atomic Lamp

6 Vintage Deals You Can…

Nov 23, 20254 min read

Spotting valuable vintage deals in a busy thrift store or flea market…

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5 Vintage Pieces Thrift Shoppers…

Nov 23, 20254 min read

Thrifting can be a fun and rewarding way to find unique vintage…

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4 Garage Sale Mistakes That…

Nov 23, 20253 min read

Garage sales are a great way to find unique items and hidden…

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6 Donation Mistakes That Could…

Nov 23, 20254 min read

Donating to causes you care about is a meaningful way to make…

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4 Thrift Store Sections Where…

Nov 23, 20253 min read

Thrift stores can feel overwhelming with so many aisles and items to…

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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A grey house with a stone chimney and porch in Fort Myers, Florida
gray Nest thermostat displaying at 63
blue and white single cab pickup truck parked near green tree during daytime
Black and white image of a kitchen sink filled with dishes and cutlery by the window.
A person in a blue shirt installing electrical wiring in pink fiberglass wall insulation
Crop anonymous man in work clothes reaching out hand to wooden window during repair works in light room in daytime
Solar panels on a red tile roof
a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub
an empty room with a washer and dryer