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A mother lovingly feeds her baby in a warm and cozy home kitchen setting.

Moms Share How They Really…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Imagine this: you’re knee-deep in toys, the house looks like a tornado…

A joyful family enjoying a picnic in the park with a playful toddler in the foreground.

Moms Are Sharing the Moment…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Motherhood can feel like a rollercoaster ride, with exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching…

a woman sitting on a couch drinking from a cup

Moms Reveal What They Actually…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Ah, the classic “I’m fine.” It’s a phrase that’s been uttered by…

Elderly women setting a dining table for a family dinner, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere at home.

Moms Share What They Wish…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

Ah, playgroup—the sacred ground where tiny humans tumble around, and their moms…

mini brown opened suit case on large suit case

These 6 Decluttering Tricks Make…

Feb 2, 20264 min read

So, you’re thinking about downsizing? Maybe you’re moving to a cozier space,…

A student looks bored while studying with a laptop and notebook on a table.

Highly Organized People Don’t Do…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

Ever wonder how some people seem to glide through their days, juggling…

black and gold sewing machine

5 Sewing Supplies Quietly Becoming…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

You might think of sewing supplies as just tools of the trade,…

assorted iphone case on brown wooden table

These 5 Things in Your…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

Ah, the basement. That magical realm beneath your home where dreams of…

a living room with a bookcase and a couch

These 6 Design Mistakes Are…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

Ever walk into a room and feel like it’s closing in on…

Asian woman blending fresh fruits and vegetables in a stylish kitchen setting.

You Can Donate These 7…

Feb 1, 20264 min read

We’ve all been there: you open your closet and are confronted by…

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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Teacher and Single Mom Says Her Monthly Pay Leaves Her $2,150 Short, Then Shows the Budget Behind the Gap
Left: TikTok still of a person crouched on the floor beside cardboard monster teeth. Right: a scarecrow and pumpkins in a decorated front yard (Unsplash photo by Hiroko Nishimura).
“Coop on a Stoop” Heads to His First Day of School, and His Dad’s Goodbye Has Followers Emotional
Former Marketer and Self-Described Shopaholic Shares the Five Questions She Uses to Stop an Impulse Purchase
person holding belly photo
a backyard with a small pond and a gazebo
Professional Organizer Helps a 12-Year-Old Clear 30 Bags From Her Room With One Fast Decluttering Rule
Woman Paints Her Entire House Alone in 10 Days to Save Thousands — Then Admits She Has Regrets
Teen Builds a Backyard “Nana Cave” to Honor His Late Grandmother and Preserve Their Favorite Memories