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13 Things You’re Keeping That…

Jun 1, 20257 min read

You might be holding on to things that don’t bring you joy…

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12 Gifts You Hate But…

Jun 1, 20257 min read

You’ve probably found yourself holding onto gifts you’re not exactly thrilled about.…

Extremely cluttered room filled with stacked papers, cardboard boxes, tools, books, framed photos, certificates, and miscellaneous objects covering every surface, walls, and shelves, with a red and white wall clock and a dog portrait at the center

13 Reasons You Can’t Let…

Jun 1, 20257 min read

Letting go of things that don’t serve you anymore can feel surprisingly…

Extremely cluttered room filled with stacked papers, cardboard boxes, tools, books, framed photos, certificates, and miscellaneous objects covering every surface, walls, and shelves, with a red and white wall clock and a dog portrait at the center

12 Reasons Your Decluttering Efforts…

Jun 1, 20257 min read

Decluttering can feel like a simple task, but it often ends up…

The Guilt-Free Guide to Letting…

The Guilt-Free Guide to Letting…

Jun 1, 20254 min read

Growing up in a family where keeping things “just in case” was…

12 Reasons You’re Afraid To…

12 Reasons You’re Afraid To…

Jun 1, 20257 min read

Decluttering can feel overwhelming, and it’s normal to have a lot of…

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12 Types of Clutter That…

Jun 1, 20256 min read

Clutter is more than just a messy space; it can quietly impact…

Why I Stopped Color-Coding My…

Why I Stopped Color-Coding My…

Jun 1, 20255 min read

Looking back, I have to laugh at myself. There I was, 34…

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11 Reasons You’ll Never Miss…

Jun 1, 20256 min read

Letting go of stuff can feel harder than it actually is. You…

Cardboard box labeled donate, filled with colorful toys, plush animals, rainbow stacker, placed on a white couch indoors

17 Things We Wish You…

May 31, 20259 min read

Donating items feels good, but not everything you give is actually useful…

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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