Category Simplify

A stylish dining table with floral decor, perfect for a cozy indoor atmosphere in a home kitchen.

I Don’t Iron My Tablecloths…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

The Simple Truth About Tablecloths So, here’s a little confession: I don’t…

A florist arranges pink roses in vases on display in a flower shop.

I Keep Grocery Store Flowers…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Why I Choose Grocery Store Flowers You know that feeling when you…

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I Let My Husband Pick…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Finding Common Ground in a Sea of TV Choices We all know…

A kitchen counter topped with lots of jars and containers

I Don’t Own Fancy Small…

Dec 30, 20255 min read

Clearing the Clutter: A Bold Move You know that feeling when you…

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I Keep My Pantry Visible…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Embracing a Visible Pantry: The Food Waste Solution We Didn’t Know We…

Close-up of assorted fabrics including sequined and patterned textiles on display in a retail shop.

I Stopped Buying Matching Sheet…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Embracing the Thrift Store Lifestyle So, there I was, standing in the…

Bright yellow flowers in a glass vase bathed in sunlight on a windowsill.

I Let Plants Die and…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Why I Let My Plants Die (And Why I Don’t Regret It)…

grey scarf on the sofa

I Stopped Painting Accent Walls…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Breaking Up with Accent Walls So, I’ve got a confession to make:…

A woman organizing clothes in a cozy living room, creating a tidy and welcoming atmosphere.

I Keep My Laundry Basket…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Why My Living Room Has Become the Laundry HQ You know how…

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I Stopped Buying Organizational Products…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Why I Gave Up on Organizational Products You know that moment when…

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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