Category Simplify

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I Don’t Have a Junk…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Decluttering: A Journey to My Three Organized Drawers You know that moment…

Woodworking tools and materials on a workbench.

I Don’t Have a Guest…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Goodbye Guest Bedroom, Hello Craft Paradise! It happened. After years of hosting…

Luxurious modern living room with chandelier, sofa, armchairs, and stylish decor.

I Stopped Ironing My Curtains…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Why I Ditched the Iron and Embraced the Crinkle So, here’s a…

Modern TV at decorated wall in spacious living room with wooden cupboard in light apartment with table near big window

I Don’t Match My Wood…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Embracing the Chaos of Wood Tones Okay, let’s get real for a…

A well-organized closet with hanging clothes and vintage framed photographs for a modern minimalist look.

I Stopped Folding Fitted Sheets…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Fitted Sheets: The Great Folding Debate Let’s be real for a second:…

A girl is using a tablet on her bed.

I Keep My Childhood Bedroom…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Holding on to Memories There’s something undeniably special about childhood furniture. You…

A young man organizes clothes into a suitcase in a stylish living room, preparing for a trip.

I Don’t Own Matching Luggage…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Why Matching Luggage Isn’t My Thing So, let’s talk about luggage for…

Comfortable couch with cushions placed on carpet near stylish tables in modern living room

I Stopped Hiding Clutter When…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Breaking the Clutter Code You know that feeling when you hear a…

A diverse family shares a dinner of pasta and wine around a cozy indoor table setting.

I Don’t Own a Formal…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Breaking Free from Tradition You know that feeling when you walk into…

A woman baking in a rustic kitchen with sunlight streaming, creating a cozy morning vibe.

I Stopped Buying Kitchen Gadgets…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

Kitchen Chaos: The Gadget Graveyard Let’s get real for a second: 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.

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The Makeup Disagreement Between Her Husband and Daughter She Had to Referee
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The Mental Load List That Made Her Rethink Everything Her Own Mother Did