Category Simplify

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13 Little Things That Make…

May 13, 20257 min read

Growing up, certain little moments and simple pleasures shape how you feel…

10 Old-School Organizing Tricks We…

10 Old-School Organizing Tricks We…

May 12, 20256 min read

Organizing your space doesn’t have to mean reinventing the wheel. Many old-school…

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13 Traditions From Childhood Worth…

May 12, 20257 min read

Many of the traditions we grew up with brought a sense of…

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11 Decluttering Rules Everyone Should…

May 11, 20256 min read

Decluttering your space can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.…

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12 Niche Items That Have…

May 10, 20257 min read

Some items gain a special kind of attention that goes beyond their…

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13 Garage Items You Haven’t…

May 9, 20257 min read

Your garage can easily become a catch-all space for things you haven’t…

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10 Family Treasures That Will…

May 9, 20256 min read

When you start sorting through family belongings, it can be tough to…

12 Stressful Things You’re Holding…

12 Stressful Things You’re Holding…

May 9, 20257 min read

Stress can creep into your life in ways you might not even…

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13 Valuable Antiques Your Kids…

May 9, 20257 min read

You probably have antiques around that you value, but your kids might…

11 Family Heirlooms That Double…

11 Family Heirlooms That Double…

May 9, 20256 min read

Family heirlooms carry stories and history, but they can also add unique…

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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