Category Simplify

A mother lovingly feeds her baby in a warm and cozy home kitchen setting.

Moms Share How They Really…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Imagine this: you’re knee-deep in toys, the house looks like a tornado…

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Moms Are Sharing the Moment…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Motherhood can feel like a rollercoaster ride, with exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching…

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Moms Reveal What They Actually…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Ah, the classic “I’m fine.” It’s a phrase that’s been uttered by…

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Moms Share What They Wish…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Ah, playgroup—the sacred ground where tiny humans tumble around, and their moms…

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These 6 Decluttering Tricks Make…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

So, you’re thinking about downsizing? Maybe you’re moving to a cozier space,…

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Highly Organized People Don’t Do…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

Ever wonder how some people seem to glide through their days, juggling…

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5 Sewing Supplies Quietly Becoming…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

You might think of sewing supplies as just tools of the trade,…

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These 5 Things in Your…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

Ah, the basement. That magical realm beneath your home where dreams of…

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These 6 Design Mistakes Are…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

Ever walk into a room and feel like it’s closing in on…

Asian woman blending fresh fruits and vegetables in a stylish kitchen setting.

You Can Donate These 7…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

We’ve all been there: you open your closet and are confronted by…

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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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
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Theme Park Parents Tried to Sneak Too Short Toddlers Onto a Ride, Then Melted Down and Blamed Staff for “Ruining” Their Vacation