Category Simplify

Animal decor, Cozy living room with a brown rug, blue accent wall, zebra-print chair, tall cabinet, indoor plants, and large windows

13 Once-Loved Home Decor Trends…

Apr 9, 20256 min read

Home decor trends often change faster than you can redecorate your living…

Cluttered wooden toolbox or drawer containing various tools including pliers, screwdrivers, and other hardware items haphazardly stored together. A blue checkmark appears in the corner

13 Things Moms Always Kept…

Apr 9, 20256 min read

When you think back to the ‘80s, there’s a good chance you…

Warm, nostalgic scene of a vintage living room with retro TV in Keelung, Taiwan.

13 Iconic ’70s Household Items…

Apr 9, 20257 min read

The 1970s were a unique time, marked by distinctive trends that influenced…

The Art of Letting Go:…

The Art of Letting Go:…

Apr 9, 20255 min read

Navigating family dynamics can be challenging, especially when it comes to possessions…

A joyful couple unpacks boxes in their modern, cozy apartment

10 Ways to Let Go…

Apr 9, 20255 min read

Letting go of items that hold family memories can be a challenging…

Grandfather clock hands, Person winding a wooden grandfather clock, ornate gold clock face, visible pendulum, antique design, warm interior lighting

12 Family Heirlooms the Next…

Apr 9, 20256 min read

As families pass down treasured items, it’s common to believe that these…

10 Ways Neighbors Helped Each…

10 Ways Neighbors Helped Each…

Apr 9, 20255 min read

In many communities, neighbors used to look out for one another in…

Person arranging ceramic and wooden bowls on a red table, globe, books, and heart decoration in background

What to Save from a…

Apr 8, 20255 min read

Navigating the complexities of a family estate can be both an emotional…

Living with Less: Minimalist Lifestyle…

Living with Less: Minimalist Lifestyle…

Apr 8, 20257 min read

The concept of downsizing is gaining popularity, and for good cause. Living…

dummy-img

10 Random Childhood Items That…

Apr 8, 20255 min read

As you rummage through your attic or storage, you might be surprised…

About Me
Image Not Found

Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

Gallery

woman in red Nike tank top sitting beside woman in red tank top
dummy-img
Tender moment of a mother embracing her child, expressing love and affection.
dummy-img
A black and white portrait of a smiling man with a beard in an outdoor setting.
A woman reads letters in a dimly lit mail room, checking her mailbox.
dummy-img
Stylish young man with afro hair stands confidently outdoors with arms crossed, wearing a graphic t-shirt.
dummy-img