Category Simplify

Family enjoying Christmas preparations in a cozy, decorated living room.

She’s Been Taking Shortcuts That…

Feb 4, 20264 min read

We all know that Pinterest is the realm of perfectly curated lives.…

a man holding a baby in his arms

She Sometimes Pretends She’s Sleeping…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Ah, the classic parenting maneuver: the art of pretending to be asleep.…

woman wearing white scoop-neck top inside vehicle

She Uses Her Phone in…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

We’ve all been there: the chaos of school pick-up time, where every…

A multiethnic couple engaged in a heated discussion at home, conveying emotional tension.

She Told Her Husband He’s…

Feb 3, 20265 min read

Let’s set the scene: dinner’s on the stove, the kids are bouncing…

A woman with curly hair sits indoors, appearing stressed and holding her head in her hands.

Her Husband Scheduled a Golf…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Picture this: you’re nine months pregnant, waddling around like a penguin, and…

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Kids Are Telling Teachers About…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Picture this: it’s a bright Monday morning, and the school bell is…

Mother and daughter share a warm, loving hug.

Moms Share the Exact Moment…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Every mom has made a few promises before they had kids. You…

a group of people sitting at a table with drinks

Moms Reveal What They Actually…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Ah, girls’ night out. When you hear those words, you might imagine…

woman in black tank top carrying baby in white tank top

Moms Are Sharing the Parenting…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Ah, parenting advice. It seems like everyone has some to offer, from…

Mom and kids enjoying quality time in sunlit living room, highlighting family togetherness.

Moms Reveal the One Room…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Ah, the joys of motherhood! Between school runs, meal prep, and the…

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 couple having a serious conversation indoors, expressing emotions and misunderstanding.
Elegant senior woman in floral blouse using a smartphone outdoors.
smiling woman carrying baby
A woman intensely focused on writing notes at her home office desk, deep in concentration.
A joyful family gathering around a cake during a birthday celebration indoors.
Warm family dinner with candles and wine, perfect for intimate home gatherings.
Portrait of a smiling woman in an office setting, promoting positivity.
A Flirty Firefighter Was Better With My Toddler in Five Minutes Than My Husband Is in a Day, and It Woke Me Up to How Low My Standards Have Been
My Kids Have Been Randomly Vomiting for Almost a Year, and I’m Furious No One Took Me Seriously Until I Found a Condition That Fits