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14 Questions Before You Toss…

Jun 17, 20258 min read

Deciding what to do with family heirlooms can feel overwhelming. These items…

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15 McDonald’s Items Collectors Want…

Jun 17, 20258 min read

If you’ve ever wondered which McDonald’s items are prized by collectors, you’re…

16 Heirlooms Worth Keeping Despite…

16 Heirlooms Worth Keeping Despite…

Jun 17, 20258 min read

When you’re facing limited space, it’s easy to feel pressured to let…

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15 Ways to Honor Items…

Jun 17, 20258 min read

When you’re faced with the challenge of letting go of sentimental items,…

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12 Things You Should Never…

Jun 17, 20257 min read

Your attic can be a tempting place to store extra items, but…

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11 Questions to Ask Before…

Jun 15, 20257 min read

Donating valuables can be a meaningful way to support causes you care…

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13 Costly Decluttering Mistakes to…

Jun 15, 20257 min read

Decluttering can seem like a simple task, but it often comes with…

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12 Things Generations Remember Differently

Jun 15, 20257 min read

People from different generations often remember the same events or experiences in…

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15 Items You Should Never…

Jun 15, 20257 min read

Your garage might seem like the perfect spot for extra storage, but…

10 Things You Should Never…

10 Things You Should Never…

Jun 14, 20255 min read

Basements can seem like a convenient spot for extra storage, especially when…

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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