Category Simplify

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7 Things You Can Do…

Jan 3, 20264 min read

You probably remember the joy of drawing with chalk on a sunny…

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5 Things Parents Keep Out…

Jan 2, 20264 min read

Ah, parenting. It’s a merry-go-round of joy, chaos, and—let’s be honest—more than…

A mother lovingly reads to her daughter in a bright and cozy bedroom setting.

7 Old Parenting Habits That…

Jan 2, 20264 min read

Ah, parenting. It’s a wild ride filled with moments of pure joy,…

Family scene depicting vacuuming, working, and relaxing in cozy living room with natural light.

7 Old Parenting Habits That…

Jan 2, 20265 min read

Ah, parenting. It’s a wild ride, isn’t it? Between juggling nap times,…

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7 Practical Things That Turned…

Jan 1, 20264 min read

Life can be a whirlwind, right? One minute you’re decluttering your space,…

Furniture wrapped in bubble wrap for protection during a move in a bright sunlit room.

I Keep Plastic Furniture Covers…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

Remembering Grandma’s Couch Growing up, I spent countless hours at my grandma’s…

Two children read a book together under a cozy blanket fort, illuminated by soft lighting.

I Let My Kids Pick…

Dec 31, 20255 min read

Letting Go of Control When I first floated the idea of letting…

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I Don’t Keep Fresh Flowers…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

Why Fresh Flowers Became a Thing of the Past You know that…

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I Stopped Trying to Keep…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

What’s the Rush? Ditching the Trends Let’s face it: keeping up with…

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I Keep Sentimental Clutter and…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

Sentimental Clutter: More Than Just Stuff We’ve all got that one drawer,…

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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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Baby Drops From The 18th Percentile To The 4th By 12 Months Even As Doctors Say She’s Fine, Leaving Mom Unsure If She Should Push For Answers
A young boy looking unhappy next to a birthday cake with lit candles, surrounded by friends.
Mom Feels Hurt After Returning To Work And Realizing Her 1-Year-Old Barely Reacted To Her Being Gone All Day
Working Parent Feels Buried Under Homework, Therapy Appointments And Schoolwork As Four Kids Fall Behind On Basic Skills
Father playing with children in hallway, piggyback ride fun.
Children enjoying a crafting project indoors with paint and creativity.
a little girl in a pink jacket standing in front of a tree
a woman holding a baby in her arms
Family scene with mother and daughter in a warm, cozy kitchen setting.