Category Simplify

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10 Old Electronics I Found…

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

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13 Things I Stopped Buying…

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

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13 Items I Sold Online…

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

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13 Ways I Use Vintage…

Jul 21, 20257 min read

Decorating your home is a deeply personal journey, a chance to express…

Cardboard box labeled donate, filled with colorful toys, plush animals, rainbow stacker, placed on a white couch indoors

14 Things I Always Donate…

Jul 21, 20257 min read

In a world that increasingly understands the importance of sustainability, the old…

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12 Things I Wish I’d…

Jul 21, 20255 min read

“Spring cleaning, decluttering, moving house — all these events often lead to…

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15 Ways I Keep My…

Jul 21, 20258 min read

Who doesn’t love walking into a home that smells wonderfully fresh and…

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10 Organizing Products I Swear…

Jul 21, 20257 min read

Organizing your space can be a daunting task, especially when you’re not…

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13 Things I Always Look…

Jul 21, 20257 min read

Estate sales can be a treasure trove of unique, high-quality items, often…

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12 Things I Stopped Buying…

Jul 21, 20257 min read

In our consumer-driven society, it’s easy to get sucked into the convenience…

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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Old farmhouse with peeling paint and a large tree.
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An Asian woman performing cleaning chores by sweeping the floor indoors.
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Two young girls laughing and playing on a sunny day in the park.
a couple of dogs laying on top of a lush green field
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A curious tabby cat stands in a lush green garden, surrounded by vibrant grass.
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