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13 Things I Always Keep…

Jul 21, 20256 min read

The mudroom is often an overlooked area of the home, but it’s…

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12 Things I Wish I’d…

Jul 21, 20255 min read

We’ve all been there. You’re moving, or decluttering, or just trying to…

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11 Things I Wish I’d…

Jul 21, 20256 min read

Let’s be honest, the laundry room is often a catch-all for items…

12 Things I Wish I’d…

12 Things I Wish I’d…

Jul 21, 20258 min read

There are many things that we do out of convenience, misinformation, or…

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10 Things I Always Keep…

Jul 21, 20256 min read

Every home chef knows that the kitchen is the heart of the…

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11 Collectibles I Wish I’d…

Jul 21, 20256 min read

We all have those items from our childhood that we look back…

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15 Things I Never Store…

Jul 21, 20257 min read

If you’re like most people, your bathroom is probably packed with everything…

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10 Old Electronics I Found…

Jul 21, 20255 min read

As an electronics enthusiast, I’ve always been fascinated by how devices of…

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13 Things I Stopped Buying…

Jul 21, 20256 min read

The kitchen, often called the heart of the home, is a place…

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13 Items I Sold Online…

Jul 21, 20256 min read

In the age of the Internet, selling items online has never been…

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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What’s the Most Exciting Thing a Kid Under Seven Could Find on a Treasure Hunt
Mother comforts upset child on the sofa
A mother gently kisses her baby's foot on a cozy bed, illustrating love and warmth.
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A Man Had Been Harassing Me at the Gym for Months — and When My Husband Finally Came, He Stood in Front of the Manager and Said “She Is Saying This” Instead of “We”
His Dinner Had Onions and He Yelled — and When I Said Yelling Triggers Me Because of My Childhood, He Said I Was Trying to Control His Emotions
Close-up of a loving couple embracing during pregnancy, highlighting warmth and intimacy.
I Did 80% of the Housework for Eight Years and Saved Everything for Kids We Planned Together — and Then She Walked In and Said “I Have Changed and Can Find People Who Answer My Needs Better”
She Flinched. Eyes Squeezed Shut, Arms Up, Head Turned — and That’s When I Knew Something Was Happening at Her Dad’s House