Category Simplify

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I Stopped Buying Kitchen Gadgets…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

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

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I Don’t Apologize for My…

Dec 29, 20254 min read

The New Normal: Embracing the “Lived-In” Look Ever walked into someone’s home…

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7 Ways to Spot Low…

Dec 28, 20254 min read

Shopping for home products can feel like navigating a minefield. One moment…

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6 Materials That Wear Out…

Dec 28, 20254 min read

You know that feeling when you buy something new, and it feels…

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7 Things to Know Before…

Dec 28, 20254 min read

So, you’ve decided it’s time to tackle that clutter monster lurking in…

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6 Home Purchases That Age…

Dec 28, 20254 min read

When you’re buying a home, it’s easy to get swept away by…

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6 Things Safety Inspectors Notice…

Dec 28, 20254 min read

So, you’ve got a safety inspector coming over, huh? Whether you’re selling…

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7 Things Experts Say to…

Dec 28, 20254 min read

As we age, our homes should become comfortable sanctuaries that cater to…

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6 Things to Check Before…

Dec 27, 20254 min read

Thinking about replacing that old fridge or the dishwasher that seems to…

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7 Ways to Budget for…

Dec 27, 20254 min read

Let’s be honest—home repairs can feel like that surprise pop quiz you…

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 Unfiltered Reality Behind the 'Girl Mom' Aesthetic Everyone's Selling
Her Observation About Raising Kids at Different Ages Hit Home for a Lot of Parents
The Mental Load List That Made Her Rethink Everything Her Own Mother Did
Her Honest Look at Balancing a Full-Time Job and Motherhood
Why the Absent Parent Always Shows Up Right After All the Work Is Done, She Says
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A Family Heirloom Just Resurfaced — And the Story Behind It Is Everything
Her Message to 'Boy Moms' Is Getting Mixed Reactions
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