Category Simplify

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10 Dirty Areas of Your…

Feb 25, 20256 min read

When I have guests over, I often focus on the obvious areas…

15 Things You Should Never…

15 Things You Should Never…

Feb 25, 20258 min read

Donating is a wonderful way to help others, but not everything in…

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10 Items You Should Never…

Feb 24, 20254 min read

Donating items to charity is a wonderful way to declutter and help…

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10 Things a Professional Organizer…

Feb 24, 20256 min read

The entryway often sets the tone for the rest of the home,…

Garage Hardware

10 Garage Items to Throw…

Feb 24, 20254 min read

Garages often become cluttered with items that are no longer useful, leading…

Old rusty chainsaw

10 Old Tools You Should…

Feb 24, 20254 min read

Over time, garages become a graveyard for outdated, worn-out, or unnecessary tools…

Organized closet shelves, neatly folded towels and clothes, open drawers with compartmentalized storage for accessories, soft rug on the floor, minimal and tidy home storage setup

How to Tackle Your Closet…

Feb 24, 20257 min read

I’ve found that tackling a messy closet can feel daunting, but it’s…

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13 Ways to Make Your…

Feb 24, 202510 min read

Living in a small home doesn’t mean you have to feel cramped.…

How to Start Decluttering in…

How to Start Decluttering in…

Feb 23, 20258 min read

Do you feel like no matter how much time and effort you…

Scattered baseball cards, colorful player photos, various team uniforms, vintage sports memorabilia, nostalgic card collection

13 Collectibles Hiding in Your…

Feb 23, 20258 min read

I’ve always been fascinated by the stuff we tuck away, thinking it’s…

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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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