Category Simplify

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11 Organizing Habits I Adopted…

Jun 25, 20254 min read

Having a clean and organized living space is not just about aesthetics;…

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14 Things in Your Closet…

Jun 25, 20255 min read

If your closet feels like a battleground every time you open its…

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11 Antiques You’re Saving That…

Jun 25, 20254 min read

As we age, we often find ourselves holding onto items that we…

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12 Classic Action Figures From…

Jun 25, 20255 min read

The 1980s were a golden age for action figures, with some of…

Why Decluttering Is Hard: 9…

Why Decluttering Is Hard: 9…

Jun 25, 20254 min read

Decluttering is one of those tasks that often seem more daunting than…

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10 Old Everyday Objects Now…

Jun 25, 20256 min read

Ever wondered about the hidden gems that may be lying around in…

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10 Things I Stopped Buying…

Jun 25, 20254 min read

As I dove into a simpler lifestyle, I began to discover the…

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The Psychology Behind Keeping These…

Jun 25, 20254 min read

We’ve all been guilty of hoarding items that we don’t really use.…

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10 Vintage Toys From the…

Jun 25, 20254 min read

The 1970s was a golden era for toys and for some, those…

Vintage Brookstone Ultrasonic Humidifier Model 7088 Works Great!

12 Retro Gadgets From the…

Jun 25, 20255 min read

The 1970s was a decade filled with remarkable technological advancements, many of…

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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Parents vow no phones until 8th grade — then surprise kids with landlines
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