Category Simplify

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7 Things People Thought Would…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

Ah, the dream of a simpler life! We’ve all been there—scrolling through…

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6 Items Every Mom Never…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

Ah, the wonderful world of motherhood! It’s a beautiful journey filled with…

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6 Packaging Items You Should…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

The Unlikely Heroes of Your Trash Can We’ve all been there: you…

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7 Everyday Objects That Trigger…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

There’s something magical about the way certain objects can whisk us back…

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7 Items Every Mom Kept…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

Ah, the mom purse — a treasure chest, a survival kit, and…

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6 Things That Count as…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

We’ve all been there: you buy something with the best intentions, only…

6 Childhood Crafts Moms Always…

6 Childhood Crafts Moms Always…

Dec 24, 20255 min read

You know that moment when you stumble upon a box in the…

7 Childhood Games Played Without…

7 Childhood Games Played Without…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

Remember the days when our biggest dilemma was figuring out which game…

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6 Reasons Some Appliances Can’t…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

We’ve all been there—excitedly unboxing a shiny new appliance, only to realize…

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5 Steps to Spot a…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

We all love a good shopping spree, whether it’s for the latest…

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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Man Says Girlfriend Was Too Busy for Him but Made Time for a Late-Night Drive With Another Guy
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Woman Says Her Mother Stormed Out of the Country After She Wasn’t Allowed in the Delivery Room
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A mother smiles lovingly at her newborn in a hospital delivery room, attended by medical staff.
Woman Says Her Mother In Law Has Turned Catholicism Into a Weapon Since the Wedding, and She’s Done Waiting for It to Blow Up Once Kids Arrive
A senior woman is surprised as she receives flowers from a man on a sunny day. Capturing affection and unexpected joy.
African American man in dining room adjusting shirt, warm and relaxed atmosphere.