Category Simplify

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12 Things in Your Kitchen…

Feb 18, 20257 min read

Your kitchen should be functional, organized, and clutter-free, but if you struggle…

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13 Things in Your Closets…

Feb 16, 20257 min read

Closets have a way of collecting things we don’t actually need—old clothes,…

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13 Lies That Are Making…

Feb 15, 20257 min read

Let’s be honest—decluttering is hard. We tell ourselves all kinds of excuses…

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12 Things in Your Attic…

Feb 15, 20257 min read

The attic is one of the most forgotten spaces in the house,…

12 Renovation Mistakes That Could…

12 Renovation Mistakes That Could…

Feb 14, 20257 min read

A home renovation can be exciting, but it can also turn into…

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10 Things in Your Home…

Feb 14, 20256 min read

Your home office should be a space that helps you focus and…

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10 Worst Organizational Habits You…

Feb 13, 20256 min read

If your home feels cluttered no matter how much you try to…

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14 Things in Your Home…

Feb 13, 202511 min read

If you’ve ever seen a professional organizer in action, you know they…

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10 Organization Mistakes That Are…

Feb 11, 20257 min read

If you’ve ever spent hours decluttering and organizing, only to feel like…

10 Things in Your Basement…

10 Things in Your Basement…

Feb 11, 20256 min read

Basements have a funny way of turning into catch-all storage spaces. At…

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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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