Category Simplify

A rack of shirts hanging in a row.

Mom Says You Are Decluttering…

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Most of us clean out a closet the same way. We pull…

A closet clothes rail filled with hanging garments.

Couple Expected A Dirty Crusty…

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The estate sale was “terribly advertised.” The house looked underwhelming from the…

A pile of old envelopes stacked on top of each other.

Someone Says They Finally Mastered…

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A few months ago, Kristi, who makes videos as KristiDoingThings, had what…

A brown acoustic guitar resting on a wooden floor.

This Creator Bet They Would…

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Here is a bet that sounds like a dare from a family…

A black remote control resting on a wooden table.

Thrift Store Reseller Says Remotes…

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Next time you walk past a bin of old TV remotes at…

A large pile of folded and loose clothes ready to be donated.

Minimalist Says Skip The Hassle…

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You have finally done it. The closets are sorted, the garage corner…

Colorful wooden toys displayed on white shelves, representing a child's treasured belongings.

Minimalist Says It Is Entirely…

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Ask a room full of parents how they want to start decluttering,…

A neat stack of sweaters on a dresser, the kind of closet pile worth sorting.

Minimalist Names Nine Types Of…

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Open your closet door and take a good look. How many things…

A cluttered storage space full of belongings that need sorting before a move.

Professional Organizer Who Helped Families…

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Ask anyone who has moved house what they would do differently, and…

Cardboard moving boxes stacked on a wooden table ready for a move.

Declutter Author Says Anyone Planning…

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The moment the thought pops into your head, “I would like to…

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.

Gallery

Stack of folded white towels
Chrome hubcap on a classic car wheel
Open cardboard box on a table
Rows of secondhand books on a flea market table, like a bulk lot of vintage novels.
Two raw chicken breasts in a black bowl, the budget grocery find for the week.
A home electric meter on a wall, tied to cutting a monthly electric bill.
Minimal shelf with a few vases and a lamp
Creator video cover beside assorted luggage
Red and white toy truck