Category Simplify

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5 Things People Used Daily…

Dec 26, 20254 min read

Remember the good old days when you could stroll into any store…

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5 Things People Toss During…

Dec 26, 20254 min read

We’ve all been there—spring cleaning, downsizing, or just trying to reclaim the…

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6 Things Older Generations Held…

Dec 26, 20254 min read

Ah, the generation gap. It’s a classic tale as old as time,…

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7 Old Household Items That…

Dec 26, 20255 min read

As we race forward into a world filled with new gadgets and…

6 Things People Regret Tossing…

6 Things People Regret Tossing…

Dec 26, 20254 min read

Downsizing can feel a bit like playing Tetris in real life. You’re…

An intimate moment of gift-giving during the holiday season by the piano.

The Holiday Rules Everyone Knows…

Dec 25, 20254 min read

Ah, the holidays! A time for joy, laughter, and—let’s be honest—a little…

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The Most Unspoken Rules About…

Dec 25, 20254 min read

Ah, Christmas dinner—the time for family, laughter, and of course, the delicious…

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Why Some Families Are Skipping…

Dec 25, 20254 min read

The holiday season is usually a time for joy, laughter, and plenty…

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Holiday Traditions That Make Some…

Dec 25, 20254 min read

The holiday season is a time filled with joy, laughter, and lots…

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Things People Get Wrong About…

Dec 25, 20254 min read

The holidays are often painted in a cozy light, filled with family…

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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