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11 Mistakes I Made When…

Jul 17, 20256 min read

Decluttering is a process that many of us embark on, whether it’s…

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10 Things I Do Every…

Jul 16, 20255 min read

Maintaining a clean home is incredibly important for both your physical and…

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13 House Rules I Enforce…

Jul 16, 20258 min read

As I sit in my living room, surrounded by a sense of…

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14 Things I Stopped Collecting…

Jul 16, 20257 min read

As humans, we have a natural tendency to collect things. Whether it’s…

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11 Kitchen Gadgets I Never…

Jul 16, 20257 min read

As a passionate home cook, I’ve collected more than my fair share…

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11 Childhood Toys I Found…

Jul 16, 20256 min read

If you were a child of the 70s, 80s, or 90s, chances…

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14 Organizing Mistakes I Made…

Jul 16, 20257 min read

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by clutter? Or perhaps you’ve tried to…

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12 Things I Wish I’d…

Jul 16, 20256 min read

When it comes to the attic, it can often become a graveyard…

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11 Items I Never Use…

Jul 16, 20256 min read

We’ve all got them. Those items that lurk in the corners of…

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12 Things I Found in…

Jul 16, 20257 min read

Ever wondered what treasures could be hiding in your basement? Most 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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