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A Facebook Marketplace Buyer Ghosted…

Apr 17, 20264 min read

One mom was caught off guard when a Facebook Marketplace buyer ghosted…

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Grandma-Inspired Holiday Decor Tips for…

Mar 8, 202613 min read

Holiday decor inspired by grandma often brings a comforting blend of nostalgia…

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Estate Sale Professionals Say These…

Feb 23, 20264 min read

So, you’ve stumbled upon an estate sale and wonder what treasures you…

Chick-fil-A Celebrates 80 Years—and How…

Chick-fil-A Celebrates 80 Years—and How…

Jan 6, 20269 min read

Chick-fil-A is turning its 80th birthday into a year-long showcase of how…

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The Worst Assumptions People Make…

Dec 24, 20254 min read

Ah, Christmas time! The twinkling lights, the festive tunes, and the endless…

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10 Things You Should Throw…

Dec 19, 20258 min read

Holidays leave behind more than memories. They also create clutter, half-used supplies,…

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12 Things That Make Your…

Dec 12, 20259 min read

Even if you clean regularly, certain design choices and everyday habits can…

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6 Iconic ’80s Home Accessories…

Dec 11, 20254 min read

The 1980s brought a unique style to home accessories that many people…

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5 Classic Church Potluck Dishes…

Dec 11, 20253 min read

Church potlucks have long been about more than just food—they’re a chance…

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12 Christmas Traditions From the…

Dec 8, 20257 min read

Looking back at the holidays in the ’80s and ’90s, you’ll find…

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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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