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4 Childhood Chores Boomers Had…

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You might notice that chores were a much bigger part of childhood…

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4 Things You’re Buying That…

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When you’re decorating or updating your home, it’s easy to focus on…

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4 Home Mistakes That Cost…

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Owning a home comes with many responsibilities that can sometimes lead to…

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4 Home Gadgets That Don’t…

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You’ve probably seen plenty of home gadgets promising to make your life…

6 Home Items You Should…

6 Home Items You Should…

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You might be replacing certain household items more often than necessary without…

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4 Small Home Habits That…

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Everyday habits in your home can unknowingly contribute to unnecessary waste. These…

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5 Home Upgrades That Don’t…

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When you decide to improve your home, it’s natural to want upgrades…

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4 Cute Home Decor Pieces…

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Decorating your home can be exciting, especially when you find pieces that…

6 Ways Our Parents Made…

6 Ways Our Parents Made…

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Remember how your parents turned every holiday into a magical celebration without…

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5 Outdoor Projects You Should…

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Taking on outdoor projects can be exciting, but it’s important to pause…

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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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Wrapped Christmas gifts in red and white paper sit together.
Two warm gloves hanging on a stick on a cold day.
Clothes hang on hangers on a rack in a clothing store.
A shelf filled with neatly arranged wicker baskets.
A pile of assorted household items set out for a garage sale.
A smartphone beside open laptops on a desk.
A tax withholding form on a desk beside a smartphone calculator.
Two carved jack-o-lanterns glow in the dark.
A stack of brown gift boxes is ready for the holidays.