Category Simplify

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7 Psychological Reasons You’re Hoarding…

May 29, 20254 min read

Hoarding trash isn’t just about laziness or messiness—it often has deeper psychological…

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What Does Decluttering Do to…

May 29, 20258 min read

Decluttering is the process of organizing and removing unnecessary items from your…

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10 Broken Things You’re Never…

May 29, 20256 min read

Everyone experiences things that break in life—sometimes they’re physical objects, other times…

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What Should You Not Do…

May 29, 20257 min read

Decluttering is an important process that can help simplify our lives, reduce…

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12 Organizing Tips for Folks…

May 29, 20257 min read

Dealing with a mountain of paperwork can be overwhelming and frustrating. Whether…

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10 Hidden Dangers in Old…

May 28, 20256 min read

Old family heirlooms carry memories and stories that connect you to your…

18 Easy Ways to Boost…

18 Easy Ways to Boost…

May 28, 20259 min read

Your home’s exterior is the first thing people notice, so giving it…

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12 American Traditions That Have…

May 28, 20257 min read

As you navigate through American culture, you may notice that certain traditions…

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What is The 5 Year…

May 28, 20253 min read

Decluttering is an important part of keeping our homes and minds organized,…

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What are The 7 Steps…

May 28, 202511 min read

Life can get hectic with all the responsibilities that come with raising…

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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