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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 yellow clothing donation bin stands against a green ivy wall.

Two cleaning products sit beside a clean sink.

A room filled with cardboard boxes and a few plants.

A bright, minimalist kitchen with plants, shelves and a cooktop, the kind of surfaces that vinegar can damage

An antique cast iron stove holds a skillet and a kettle.

Silver coins falling against a dark background.

A calculator sits on a desk next to a laptop.

A white cardboard box sits on a wooden storage shelf.

A retro kitchen has a checkered floor and a stove.