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,…

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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,…

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I Keep Plastic Furniture Covers…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

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

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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,…

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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A neatly coiled garden hose on a wall-mounted reel against a brick wall.
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Close-up of fresh, juicy tomatoes surrounded by vibrant green plants.
A loving Muslim couple sitting together in a cozy café setting, enjoying a serene moment.