Category Simplify

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…

Close-up of a paper recycling bin in a messy kitchen, promoting zero waste and sustainability.

I Let My Kitchen Counters…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Embracing the Clutter So, here’s the thing: I’ve let my kitchen counters…

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I Don’t Own a Bedroom…

Dec 30, 20255 min read

Goodbye, Dresser! You heard that right: I don’t own a bedroom dresser…

Family enjoys a joyful moment while unpacking boxes in their new kitchen.

I Keep Every Single School…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Why I Keep Every Single School Paper My Kids Bring Home You…

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 mother and daughter pack boxes together in a sunny kitchen during a home move.
Smiling teacher in a classroom pointing at back to school message on a chalkboard.
A young man sits indoors with his head in his hands, showing stress and worry.
A joyful family portrait featuring multiple generations smiling outdoors in daylight.
Her Boyfriend’s “Job Opportunity” Comes From a Man Who Texted “We’ll Make Beautiful Memories Together” — and She Sees No Problem
Woman working remotely on laptop in bed, child playing nearby, embracing new work-from-home culture.
a man sitting at a table looking at his cell phone
A tender moment of a grandmother greeting a family with a newborn baby during a holiday gathering.
a little girl sleeping on a bed with her eyes closed