Category Simplify

Cozy attic study with sloped wooden ceiling, skylight window, wooden desk with green inlay, open laptop, desk lamp, globe, potted plants, modern gray chair, bookshelf filled with books, and a patterned rug on the floor

10 attic finds that should’ve…

Aug 15, 20257 min read

Attics are like time capsules—full of forgotten boxes, dusty keepsakes, and the…

14 objects people regret donating…

14 objects people regret donating…

Aug 15, 20258 min read

Downsizing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with deciding which belongings…

First Edition Books

10 items that seem useless—but…

Aug 15, 20255 min read

We’ve all been there—looking at something in our home and thinking, “This…

13 valuable items that often…

13 valuable items that often…

Aug 15, 20257 min read

Garage sales can feel like a mix between a treasure hunt and…

10 cheap finds at yard…

10 cheap finds at yard…

Aug 14, 20255 min read

=Yard sales are treasure troves for the thrift-minded. A well-spent Saturday morning…

12 estate sale items that…

12 estate sale items that…

Aug 14, 20258 min read

Estate sales can be a veritable treasure trove for those who know…

13 thrift store finds that…

13 thrift store finds that…

Aug 14, 20258 min read

Have you ever considered flipping thrift store finds as a way to…

13 household items boomers loved…

13 household items boomers loved…

Aug 13, 20257 min read

Every generation has its quintessential items that defined their household experiences. For…

12 forgotten things that are…

12 forgotten things that are…

Aug 12, 20257 min read

There’s a dangerous little myth floating around the world of collecting —…

11 items in my storage…

11 items in my storage…

Aug 12, 20256 min read

Everyone has that one storage closet or area that seems to attract…

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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