Category Simplify

Cozy kitchen corner with wooden utensils, cutting board, and tea kettle against a tiled wall.

I Don’t Own a Kitchen…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

I Don’t Own a Kitchen Island and I Don’t Miss It Because…

A stylish dining table with floral decor, perfect for a cozy indoor atmosphere in a home kitchen.

I Don’t Iron My Tablecloths…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

The Simple Truth About Tablecloths So, here’s a little confession: I don’t…

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I Keep Grocery Store Flowers…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Why I Choose Grocery Store Flowers You know that feeling when you…

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I Let My Husband Pick…

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Finding Common Ground in a Sea of TV Choices We all know…

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)…

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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…

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.

Gallery

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Mom Names Her Daughter Love Lea So Her Full Name Sounds Like Lovely, Then Strangers Warn The Unusual Choice Will Follow The Child For The Rest Of Her Life
Woman Moves Back In With Her Mother At 35 Even Though She Can Afford Her Own Home, Then Friends And Acquaintances Judge Every Part Of Her Decision
Her Trick for Getting a Picky Toddler to Actually Eat Is Dividing Parents
a couple of children sitting on a concrete ledge looking at each other
A Day in Her Chaotic Household, Interruptions and All
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She’s Speaking Out After Her Daughter Was Bullied by Classmates