Category Steward
My Parents Gave My Brother…
It’s a familiar scene: a cozy family home filled with the echoes…
I Thought We Were Helping…
It’s a familiar story for many families: you try to help a…
We Loaned Money to a…
Picture this: you’re sipping your morning coffee, the sun’s just starting to…
“I’m My Parent’s Retirement Plan,”…
You wake up to a quiet moment and realize your parents expect…
“I Need Birth Control but…
You’re stuck between needing birth control now and an $850 bill that…
“My Husband Wanted Me to…
You chose to step back from paid work for your family, and…
7 Childhood Toys Collectors Are…
You probably have an old toy box or attic stash that feels…
Seniors Say These 4 Purchases…
You’ve probably noticed how spending priorities change as life slows down and…
About Me
Madison Cates
Mom, Wife, Minimalist.























