Category Simplify

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6 Things I No Longer…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

Let’s be honest: our lives can get pretty cluttered, can’t they? Between…

5 Items That Look Useful…

5 Items That Look Useful…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

We’ve all been there, right? You’re wandering through Target (or scrolling through…

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7 Decluttering Mistakes People Make…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

Downsizing can feel like a fresh start, but it can also be…

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6 Items Experts Say Don’t…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

We all have that one closet, garage, or basement that’s become a…

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5 Things People Keep Just…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

We all have that drawer. You know the one—a chaotic jumble of…

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7 Things Parents Used to…

Jan 3, 20265 min read

Ah, parenting! It’s a beautiful mess—full of love, laughter, and the occasional…

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6 Kids’ Items Parents Store…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

Ah, parenthood! It’s a wild ride filled with laughter, chaos, and an…

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6 Kids’ Items Parents Store…

Jan 3, 20265 min read

Ah, parenthood! It’s a wild ride filled with love, laughter, and an…

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5 Baby Items Parents Regret…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

So, you’re a parent now. Congratulations! You’re navigating the wonderful, messy world…

7 Parenting Purchases People Rarely…

7 Parenting Purchases People Rarely…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

Ah, parenting. It’s a beautiful, chaotic journey filled with love, laughter, and…

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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