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7 Items People Donate That…

Dec 23, 20254 min read

Ever wondered what happens to all those donations you see piling up…

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7 Old Furniture Pieces That…

Dec 23, 20254 min read

So, you’re thinking about decluttering your home or maybe you’ve just inherited…

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14 Things Causing Hidden Stress…

Dec 19, 202513 min read

Hidden stressors at home rarely look dramatic. They creep in through cluttered…

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14 Things That Make Your…

Dec 19, 202511 min read

Designers say the fastest way to make your home look outdated and…

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7 Vintage Items People Are…

Dec 19, 20254 min read

Have you ever found yourself rummaging through your grandparents’ attic or your…

The 2025 Decor Trend Making…

The 2025 Decor Trend Making…

Dec 17, 202512 min read

Decor in 2025 is no longer about playing it safe. After years…

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6 Interior Trends Designers Are…

Dec 17, 202510 min read

Interior designers are already looking past the quick-hit crazes of the last…

The Home Depot Item Joanna…

The Home Depot Item Joanna…

Dec 17, 20259 min read

Holiday decorating looks effortless in Joanna Gaines’ world, but behind every glowing…

Potted Christmas Trees That Actually…

Potted Christmas Trees That Actually…

Dec 17, 202511 min read

Indoor evergreens promise the best of both worlds: the glow of a…

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9 Holiday Decorations That Are…

Dec 17, 20258 min read

Holiday decorating should make your home feel warm and intentional, not cluttered…

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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My Son Won’t Look at Me, Won’t Nod, Won’t Acknowledge I’m Speaking — and I’m Terrified We’re Already Becoming My Father and Me
The Boys Didn’t Have a Mic for Her, Hit Her With Pillows, Wouldn’t Share the Pizza — and Then the Doorbell Rang
My 27-Year-Old Nurse Daughter Calls Me Names When I Ask Her to Help With Bills — and My Family Says I’m a Bad Mother for Asking
My Two-Year-Old Was Holding the Remote Hostage Until I Switched to PBS Kids — Now He Watches Twenty Minutes and Wanders Off to Play
My Coworkers Told Me to Spank My One-Year-Old for Wanting to Go to the Park — Then Said He’d Walk All Over Me for the Rest of His Life
She Got Sent Home From School Because She Couldn’t Calm Down Enough to Stay in Class — and I Don’t Know How to Help Her Without Battling Her