Category Simplify

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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…

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…

A woman carefully selects flowers from an outdoor florist for a special occasion.

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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I Don’t Own a Couch…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

Embracing the Collected Look You know that feeling when you walk into…

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I Stopped Organizing My Books…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

Rediscovering My Library: A Colorful Mistake You know that moment when you…

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I Keep My Thermostat Lower…

Dec 31, 20254 min read

Finding Comfort in the Chill So, here’s the thing: I keep my…

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 teacher holds up a letter card while interacting with preschool children in a classroom setting.
She Tried Cooking With Her Husband — But His Constant Corrections Made Her Feel Like a Kid Being Graded in Her Own Kitchen
Happy children playing indoors with toys, showcasing joyful interaction and smiles.
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Two boys in animal costumes sitting together on a sofa indoors.