Category Simplify

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12 Things to Declutter If…

Dec 12, 202513 min read

When you feel constantly overwhelmed, clutter often plays a bigger role than…

6 Vintage Toys Boomers Had…

6 Vintage Toys Boomers Had…

Dec 11, 20254 min read

If you grew up in the baby boomer era, you probably had…

5 Frugal Items Every Kid…

5 Frugal Items Every Kid…

Dec 11, 20253 min read

Growing up with limited resources teaches you to see the value in…

6 Simple Things Grandparents Reused…

6 Simple Things Grandparents Reused…

Dec 11, 20254 min read

Your grandparents had a straightforward approach when it came to using what…

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5 Home Habits Boomers Don’t…

Dec 11, 20254 min read

You’ve probably noticed that different generations have distinct ways of handling everyday…

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6 Toxic Childhood Lessons Many…

Dec 11, 20254 min read

Growing up, you might have picked up some lessons that seemed normal…

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6 Childhood Behaviors We Didn’t…

Dec 11, 20254 min read

Sometimes, the things you accepted as normal in childhood might actually have…

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6 Popular Orders That Annoy…

Dec 11, 20254 min read

When you order at a restaurant, you might not realize that some…

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6 ’80s Housewares That Bring…

Dec 11, 20254 min read

If you grew up in the ’80s or just love that retro…

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5 Everyday ’80s Items That…

Dec 11, 20253 min read

The 1980s were full of unique items that shaped everyday life in…

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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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