Category Simplify

Two women engaging in a creative DIY crafting session on a rustic wooden table.

5 Things Boomers Let Kids…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Growing up as a Baby Boomer meant experiencing a childhood quite different…

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6 Things Parents Today Stress…

Nov 19, 20254 min read

Parenting today looks very different from what previous generations experienced. You’re likely…

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4 Things Kids Did in…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Growing up in the ’90s meant a lot of freedom that today’s…

Family enjoys a sunny day riding bicycles in a park, fostering happiness and togetherness.

4 Things Parents Used to…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Parenting has changed a lot over the years, and so have the…

A child carrying a toy walks along an urban street in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, against a closed storefront.

5 Childhood Freedoms We’d Never…

Nov 19, 20254 min read

As a parent today, you likely notice how much childhood has changed…

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5 Things Today’s Kids Will…

Nov 19, 20253 min read

Growing up today looks very different from the childhoods of previous generations.…

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5 Bedroom Items Every ’80s…

Nov 18, 20253 min read

If you grew up in the ’80s, your bedroom was more than…

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5 Everyday Items Frugal People…

Nov 18, 20253 min read

Staying organized doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Frugal people often…

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6 Keepsakes You Should Save…

Nov 18, 20254 min read

Losing someone close to you is never easy, and figuring out what…

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5 Household Items Frugal Families…

Nov 18, 20253 min read

Living frugally means more than just cutting costs—it’s about making smart choices…

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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Modern dishwasher open and loaded with clean plates, bowls, and glassware
A tranquil garden path with wooden chairs surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Cherry tomato plant thriving in a terracotta pot on a sunlit balcony, an example of container vegetable gardening for renters
Hands adding fresh food scraps into a compost bin filled with dark, rich soil
Group of kids in Halloween costumes trick or treating at a house.
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Close-up of a frozen water pipe covered in dripping icicles against an exterior stone wall in winter, illustrating the risk of burst pipes and water damage
Sprinkler spraying water droplets across a sunny green lawn
Professional woodworker wearing safety gear while using a saw in a well-lit home workshop