Category Simplify

Woodworking tools and materials on a workbench.

I Don’t Have a Guest…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Goodbye Guest Bedroom, Hello Craft Paradise! It happened. After years of hosting…

Luxurious modern living room with chandelier, sofa, armchairs, and stylish decor.

I Stopped Ironing My Curtains…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Why I Ditched the Iron and Embraced the Crinkle So, here’s a…

Modern TV at decorated wall in spacious living room with wooden cupboard in light apartment with table near big window

I Don’t Match My Wood…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Embracing the Chaos of Wood Tones Okay, let’s get real for a…

A well-organized closet with hanging clothes and vintage framed photographs for a modern minimalist look.

I Stopped Folding Fitted Sheets…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Fitted Sheets: The Great Folding Debate Let’s be real for a second:…

A girl is using a tablet on her bed.

I Keep My Childhood Bedroom…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Holding on to Memories There’s something undeniably special about childhood furniture. You…

A young man organizes clothes into a suitcase in a stylish living room, preparing for a trip.

I Don’t Own Matching Luggage…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Why Matching Luggage Isn’t My Thing So, let’s talk about luggage for…

Comfortable couch with cushions placed on carpet near stylish tables in modern living room

I Stopped Hiding Clutter When…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Breaking the Clutter Code You know that feeling when you hear a…

A diverse family shares a dinner of pasta and wine around a cozy indoor table setting.

I Don’t Own a Formal…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Breaking Free from Tradition You know that feeling when you walk into…

A woman baking in a rustic kitchen with sunlight streaming, creating a cozy morning vibe.

I Stopped Buying Kitchen Gadgets…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Kitchen Chaos: The Gadget Graveyard Let’s get real for a second: How…

a living room filled with furniture and a fire place

I Don’t Apologize for My…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

The New Normal: Embracing the “Lived-In” Look Ever walked into someone’s home…

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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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Parent Nears Breaking Point After Stomach Bug Leaves 12-Month-Old Blowing Out Diapers Five Times A Day, Ruining Clothes Carpet And Furniture
two children sitting beside dining table
Parents Considering Baby No. 2 Question Whether One Adult Can Realistically Handle A Newborn And Toddler Alone Or If Free Time Completely Disappears
European Mom Culture Sparks Debate After New Parent Asks Whether Strict Wake Windows Are Necessary Or If Babies Can Simply Sleep On The Go
New Parent Spirals Over “Stupid” Car Seat Question After Baby Outgrows Newborn Insert, Unsure Whether The Headrest Stays Or Goes Too
black and white bed linen
Expectant Mom Faces Tough Sterilization Decision Before Planned C-Section, Asking Whether Tube Removal Changes Recovery Or Just Ends The Debate
Couple Debating A Second Child Faces One Huge Question: Does Having Two Kids Mean Neither Parent Ever Truly Gets A Break Again?
Mom Asks How To Stay Close With Her Daughter Through The Teen Years Without Becoming Either Controlling Or Too Permissive To Matter