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Couple having a playful pillow fight on bed

Couples Who Keep Fighting Over…

Mar 30, 20265 min read

There is a certain kind of home project that can drain you…

Close-up of vibrant gift boxes with ribbons, perfect for festive occasions.

Getting Rid of Gifts Without…

Mar 30, 20265 min read

Getting rid of clutter is hard enough. Getting rid of gifts you…

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Before Buying Anything New for…

Mar 30, 20265 min read

There is a very specific kind of spending that does not start…

Woman organizing recyclables indoors, focusing on plastic and glass waste sorting for recycling efforts.

A 20-Minute Home Reset Is…

Mar 30, 20265 min read

You know that feeling when the house is not exactly dirty, but…

Glass jars with pantry essentials like oats, cookies, and spices on a kitchen counter.

One Family Stopped Buying More…

Mar 30, 20264 min read

Sometimes the problem is not that a kitchen needs more storage. It…

A woman folds baby clothes in a beautifully decorated nursery with a bear and star-themed design.

So Many Moms Are Making…

Mar 30, 20265 min read

Every parent eventually hits that point where asking a child to clean…

Happy children and a caregiver playing with colorful toys in a lively indoor playroom setting.

Mom Says One Small Routine…

Mar 30, 20265 min read

What starts as a simple request to clean up can suddenly turn…

gray fabric loveseat near brown wooden table

How a Calmer, Less Cluttered…

Mar 29, 20266 min read

A cluttered home does not just look busy. It can feel busy…

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The Organization Finds Moms Should…

Mar 29, 20263 min read

Amazon’s Spring Sale can be useful for moms, but only if it…

A young woman carrying boxes during a move into a new apartment, surrounded by packed belongings.

The 20-Minute Decluttering Game That…

Mar 29, 20265 min read

Decluttering gets stuck in moms’ heads for one reason more than almost…

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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

Gallery

Left: TikTok still of a mother of seven and her kids in a pantry doorway during a morning routine. Right: a woman and child mixing batter in a kitchen (Unsplash photo by Annie Spratt).
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Left: TikTok still of a shopper reacting to Disney blankets at a warehouse club. Right: neatly folded textiles on shelves (Unsplash photo by Jahanvi Singh).
Left: TikTok still of a shopper holding Disney VHS-style blankets in a warehouse club. Right: folded knit blankets (Unsplash photo by Kelly Sikkema).
Left: TikTok still of a tray of packed school lunches. Right: a lunch box with fruit and pasta (Unsplash photo by Dana Sarsenbekova).
Left: TikTok still of a couple in their car before their first Costco haul. Right: a shopping cart full of groceries (Unsplash photo by Karsten Winegeart).
Left: TikTok still of a hand hanging a framed child's artwork on a wall. Right: framed artwork hanging on a wall (Unsplash photo by 150 Billi).
Left: TikTok still of a mother cleaning her car with a toddler. Right: a plush toy on a car seat (Unsplash photo by Ian Edokov).
Left: TikTok still of an older woman in an apron in her kitchen. Right: a smiling older woman in a scarf (Unsplash photo by Benjamin Brunner).