Category Simplify

A metal clothing rack of jackets set out to give away.

Woman Gave Away Her Whole…

Nov 2, 20266 min read

Every decluttering fan knows the routine: pile up the extras, snap a…

Small boxes neatly sorted inside a black wooden drawer.

Retired ER Nurse Says Her…

Nov 2, 20267 min read

Picture a house with three teenage boys, one of them 21, and…

A stack of books on a table, much like a beloved book table at home.

Home Organizer Let Her Husband…

Nov 2, 20266 min read

Most professional organizers will tell you the hardest house to declutter is…

A reseller in a thrift store on a reel cover beside a stock photo of a vintage lamp on old books, for the story of banker lamps and brass decor thrift finds

Vintage Reseller Says Banker Lamps…

Nov 2, 20265 min read

Ask a seasoned thrift store regular what they grab on sight, and…

A bright, uncluttered living room with a gray sofa and a simple table.

Twenty Free Ways To Declutter…

Oct 31, 20267 min read

A lot of folks who want to clear out their homes are…

A shopper holding estate sale finds, beside a stock photo of vintage kitchen and collectible items on shelves.

Shopper Spends $150 At Estate…

Oct 31, 20265 min read

Most of us walk out of a store with what we planned…

Neatly folded shirts stacked on wooden shelves in a tidy wardrobe.

Mom Of Two Who Got…

Oct 31, 20265 min read

Open the average closet and you will find the same thing: a…

A pair of hands holds a small pile of silver coins.

Grandparents Give $172 Billion A…

Oct 31, 20266 min read

Think about the last time a grandchild asked for something. A pair…

Rows of glass storage jars filled with flour, lentils, grains and other dry goods on a white pantry shelf.

Buying In Bulk Backfires When…

Oct 31, 20265 min read

The cart is overflowing, the shelves in the warehouse club stretch to…

A declutterer's video cover beside a stock photo of moving boxes stacked in a bright room.

Declutterer Admits Buying Way Too…

Oct 31, 20266 min read

“Guys, so much is gone.” That is how @LarryReads describes where things…

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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Laundry room with front-load washing machine and a basket of laundry
Vintage dolls in knit outfits with mouse-ear hats lined up together
Warehouse shelving stacked with cardboard boxes and stored goods
Clean white plates standing in a metal dish rack by a sunny window
A large pile of small brightly colored animal toys in a display tray
Folded white towels and glass carafes on neat shelves
A stainless steel French press beside a plate of toast on a granite kitchen counter
Gloved hand holding a yellow spray bottle against a mint green background
A smartphone lying on a dark textured surface with a white charging cable plugged in