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5 Things You’re Hiding in…

Nov 5, 20254 min read

Have you ever peeked into your closet and thought, “What in the…

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6 Things You’re Keeping That…

Nov 5, 20254 min read

We all have that one thing in our homes that we just…

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6 Things You Keep Buying…

Nov 5, 20254 min read

Ever find yourself staring into the abyss of your closet or kitchen…

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6 Things You’ll Regret Not…

Nov 5, 20254 min read

Ah, the holidays! A time for twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and—let’s face…

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6 Things You Keep Because…

Nov 5, 20254 min read

We all have that special collection of items tucked away in closets,…

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5 Things You Keep That…

Nov 5, 20253 min read

Sometimes, I notice that my home starts to feel overwhelming, even if…

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6 Things Boomers Refuse To…

Nov 5, 20254 min read

I’ve noticed that many Baby Boomers hold on tightly to certain habits,…

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5 Things Guests Notice First…

Nov 4, 20253 min read

When guests walk into a home, their attention often goes to certain…

A young woman reads a handwritten love letter while seated outdoors beside a straw hat.

6 Things You Keep Out…

Nov 4, 20254 min read

Sometimes, we hold onto things out of a sense of obligation, even…

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7 Things You’re Saving That…

Nov 4, 20254 min read

I’ve noticed that when it comes to saving things, I often hang…

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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Teen Says Her Mom Treats Normal Reactions Like Mental Illness, and Every Doctor Visit Feels Like Control
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