Category Simplify

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My MIL Kissed My Newborn…

Jan 23, 20264 min read

So, picture this: you’ve just welcomed a beautiful little human into the…

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5 Habits People Develop When…

Jan 22, 20264 min read

Growing up in a loving and supportive environment can shape a person’s…

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6 Harmful Lessons Kids Are…

Jan 22, 20264 min read

We all want the best for our kids. As parents, we strive…

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6 Real Benefits of Going…

Jan 22, 20264 min read

We’ve all heard the classic advice: “Get your beauty sleep!” But let’s…

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6 Childhood Experiences That Seem…

Jan 22, 20264 min read

Childhood is often painted as a blissful time filled with laughter, playdates,…

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4 Things You Should Let…

Jan 22, 20264 min read

Reaching the big six-oh can feel like a milestone, can’t it? It’s…

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Boomers Are Admitting These 6…

Jan 21, 20264 min read

Let’s face it: smartphones have become our lifelines, our trusty sidekicks that…

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Gen Z Is Confused by…

Jan 21, 20264 min read

Ah, the 1970s. A decade known for its bell-bottoms, disco balls, and…

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Parents Are Bringing Back These…

Jan 21, 20264 min read

Remember a time when life seemed a bit simpler? When kids played…

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Parents Are Stunned by These…

Jan 21, 20264 min read

Remember the days when kids would run outside, climb trees without a…

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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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Parent Says They Handled Easter, Cooked Dinner, And Cleaned — Then Got Called Selfish For Asking About Car Keys
Woman Says Boyfriend Shuts Down Conversations And Says “My Brain Is Messed Up” When She Tries To Address Issues
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She Says Any Morning Acknowledgment Is Too Much to Ask — But Going an Hour Without Eye Contact While He Stares at His Phone Is Just “Coming Online”
He’s My Best Friend and Always Has Been — So Why Does Watching Him Manage His Bills Like a Child Make Me Want to Leave?
Young woman in hospital bed receiving cancer treatment, reflecting resilience.
Woman Says Boyfriend Calls Himself “So Stupid” Over Small Issues Then Shuts Down And Leaves Her Walking On Eggshells
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Woman Says Boyfriend Admitted He Was Pushing Her “On Purpose” To Teach A Lesson And Now She Feels Hurt By It