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Let’s Be Honest—You’ll Never Use…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

We all have those items tucked away in our homes that seemed…

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Yes, You Can Declutter Your…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Picture this: you walk into your home after a long day, and…

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Designers Say These 5 Furniture…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Ever walked into someone’s home and felt like you’d just stepped into…

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Designers Say These 5 Living…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

So, you’ve settled into your cozy living room, ready to kick back…

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These 7 Decluttering Hacks Can…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? You’re not…

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She Lets Her Kid Watch…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Picture this: a group of moms chatting at the playground, coffee cups…

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She Regifted Her Kid’s Birthday…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Picture this: you’re scrolling through social media, sipping your coffee, and you…

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She Hides Snacks From Her…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Picture this: a mom, let’s call her Sarah, juggling work, school runs,…

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Parents Are Sharing Their Kids’…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Ah, the imaginative world of children! It seems like every day, kids…

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Moms Share the Most Embarrassing…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Every mom knows that parenting is a wild ride filled with ups,…

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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Warm family dinner with candles and wine, perfect for intimate home gatherings.
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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”
A Parent Blamed My Classroom Para Because Her Child Still Can’t Zip a Jacket, and I’m So Tired of Schools Being Expected to Do the Parenting
A couple in a tense conversation in a modern kitchen, expressing emotions.
My Dad Called Me Fat When I Was So Underweight I Could See My Ribs, and It Still Messes With How I Eat Years Later