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4 Security Camera Placements That…

Feb 18, 20264 min read

So, you’ve decided to step up your home security game, and now…

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6 Pool Safety Mistakes Grandparents…

Feb 17, 20264 min read

Summer’s here, and you know what that means: kids splashing around in…

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I Found a Hidden Credit…

Feb 13, 20264 min read

So there I was, sipping my morning coffee and flipping through the…

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My Sister Took Control of…

Feb 13, 20264 min read

Family dynamics can be tricky at the best of times, but toss…

A woman in pajamas sits indoors with hands on head, showing stress and frustration. Perfect for mental health themes.

My Parents Gave My Brother…

Feb 13, 20264 min read

It’s a familiar scene: a cozy family home filled with the echoes…

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I Thought We Were Helping…

Feb 13, 20264 min read

It’s a familiar story for many families: you try to help a…

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We Loaned Money to a…

Feb 13, 20264 min read

Picture this: you’re sipping your morning coffee, the sun’s just starting to…

A woman manages finances at home, using a laptop and calculator on a wooden desk.

I Found Old Bank Statements…

Feb 13, 20264 min read

We all know that cleaning can be a bit of a Pandora’s…

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“I’m My Parent’s Retirement Plan,”…

Feb 11, 20266 min read

You wake up to a quiet moment and realize your parents expect…

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“I Need Birth Control but…

Feb 11, 20266 min read

You’re stuck between needing birth control now and an $850 bill that…

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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