Category Simplify

Kids joyfully riding go-karts on a sunny day in Angono, Philippines.

5 Childhood Rules That Would…

Dec 19, 20254 min read

Ah, childhood! A time filled with carefree days, imaginative play, and a…

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7 Things Every Kid Knew…

Dec 19, 20254 min read

Remember those days when the internet was just a glimmer in a…

Pensive male and female in casual clothes sitting together among boxes and writing notes in notebook while leaning on bed

10 Things Couples Should Purge…

Dec 19, 202510 min read

When you and your partner finally decide to share a home, the…

6 Forgotten Home Trends That…

6 Forgotten Home Trends That…

Dec 19, 20254 min read

It’s funny how trends in home design can feel like the fashion…

A lively group of diverse friends cheering while watching a sports game together in a cozy living room.

14 Things That Add Noise…

Dec 19, 202512 min read

You reach for comfort all day, but some of the habits and…

A focused woman in glasses and headphones works on a laptop from a cozy bed.

13 Things That Make It…

Dec 19, 202513 min read

Home should feel like a refuge, yet small design choices and daily…

Close-up of a hand holding a syringe from a medical kit with various supplies.

5 Things We Used Before…

Dec 19, 20254 min read

Ah, the good old days! You know, before we started treating everything…

12 Things You Should Declutter…

12 Things You Should Declutter…

Dec 19, 202512 min read

After a big life change, your space often feels out of sync…

7 Old Home Features Younger…

7 Old Home Features Younger…

Dec 19, 20254 min read

Every generation has its quirks, right? And when it comes to home…

16 Things You Keep Out…

16 Things You Keep Out…

Dec 19, 202512 min read

You probably own dozens of things that quietly eat space, time, and…

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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