Category Simplify

A beautifully detailed floral porcelain tea set with gold trim, perfect for elegant gatherings.

6 Household Items Every Grandma…

Dec 19, 20254 min read

There’s something undeniably special about grandma’s house, isn’t there? The smell of…

13 Things You Bought and…

13 Things You Bought and…

Dec 19, 202511 min read

You probably did not set out to waste money, yet your home…

5 Things We Threw Away…

5 Things We Threw Away…

Dec 19, 20254 min read

Ah, the 90s. A time of chunky highlights, platform sneakers, and the…

15 Things Clutter Experts Remove…

15 Things Clutter Experts Remove…

Dec 18, 202512 min read

Clutter experts agree that the fastest way to transform a chaotic home…

12 Things You’re Organizing Instead…

12 Things You’re Organizing Instead…

Dec 18, 202511 min read

You probably spend plenty of time labeling bins and stacking shelves, yet…

11 Things You Should Clear…

11 Things You Should Clear…

Dec 18, 20259 min read

Your entryway sets the tone for your entire home, yet it is…

14 Things That Keep Your…

14 Things That Keep Your…

Dec 18, 202511 min read

A home can look spotless and still feel strangely stale. Often, the…

17 Things Moms Hold Onto…

17 Things Moms Hold Onto…

Dec 18, 202514 min read

Moms are famous for holding onto things, but often it is less…

14 Things to Let Go…

14 Things to Let Go…

Dec 18, 202511 min read

If you crave a simpler home, the fastest path is letting go…

16 Things Blocking You From…

16 Things Blocking You From…

Dec 18, 202514 min read

A calm home is not just about pretty decor, it is about…

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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 man and woman having a heated discussion in a minimalistic indoor space.
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