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Moms Admit the Things They…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Ah, motherhood. It’s a beautiful, messy, chaotic journey that turns even the…

Mother scolds her daughter, who is sitting on the bed.

Moms Share the Exact Words…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Ah, mom guilt. It’s that nagging feeling that creeps in when you’re…

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Parents Share the Most Ridiculous…

Feb 3, 20264 min read

Ah, toddler meltdowns—those delightful, hair-pulling moments that remind us all why parenting…

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Moms Reveal the Weirdest Places…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Ah, the life of a mom! Between juggling work, school, and a…

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Designers Say These 6 Decor…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

We all want our homes to feel fresh, inviting, and maybe just…

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These 6 Things Are What…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

We all have those moments when we clear out our closets, declutter…

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Skip Goodwill—These 5 Places Actually…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

So, you’ve decided it’s time to declutter your home. Maybe it’s spring…

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People Say Getting Rid of…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

We’ve all been there: a cleaning spree, a minimalist phase, or just…

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Closet Pros Say You’re Still…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

We’ve all been there—standing in front of our closets, staring at clothes…

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She’s Never Read Her Kid’s…

Feb 2, 20265 min read

Picture this: you’re at a coffee shop, sipping your favorite brew, when…

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 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
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A Catholic School Was Ready to Hire Me Until They Realized I Have a Wife, Then They Told Me My Marriage Violates Their “Morality Clause”