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12 Things I Stopped Buying at Big Box Stores

Jul 21, 20257 min read

In our consumer-driven society, it’s easy to get sucked into the convenience of big box…

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15 Items I Found in My Closet That Are Worth Selling

Jul 21, 20258 min read

Ahhh, the closet. It’s that magical place where you store your clothes, shoes, and a…

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13 Things I Wish I’d Never Stored in My Garage

Jul 21, 20255 min read

As we all know, the garage tends to turn into a catch-all storage space for…

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11 Things I Always Keep in My Car for Yard Sales

Jul 21, 20256 min read

As an avid yard sale shopper, I’ve learned that being prepared is half the battle.…

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12 Garden Plants I’ll Never Grow Again

Jul 20, 20256 min read

As a passionate gardener, I’ve spent countless hours tending to my plants, coaxing them to…

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14 Things I Stopped Collecting That Made My Cabinets Spacious

Jul 20, 20257 min read

In the quest for a clutter-free, spacious home, it’s often the little things that make…

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15 Ways I Make My Home Feel More Open

Jul 20, 202511 min read

Your home is your sanctuary – a place where you feel relaxed, comfortable, and free.…

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10 Things I Always Keep in My Bedroom Nightstand

Jul 20, 20255 min read

Your bedroom nightstand is more than just a place to keep your alarm clock or…

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10 Things I Always Keep in My Pantry for Emergencies

Jul 20, 20255 min read

When it comes to being prepared for emergencies, your pantry can be your best friend.…

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12 Ways I Make My Home Feel Warmer in Winter

Jul 20, 20256 min read

Winter is a magical season, full of hot cocoa, cozy blankets and the joy of…

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15 Items I Always Keep in My Car for Organization

Jul 20, 20258 min read

When it comes to maintaining order in our busy lives, one space that often gets…

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14 Ways I Make My Home Feel More Personal

Jul 20, 20258 min read

Your home is more than just a place where you sleep and store your belongings.…

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11 Things I Never Store in My Attic Anymore

Jul 20, 20256 min read

We’ve all been there – shoving boxes of items into the attic without a second…

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12 Things I Always Buy at the Dollar Store

Jul 20, 20256 min read

Who doesn’t love a great bargain? If you’re anything like me, the thrill of finding…

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12 Things I Wish I’d Never Stored in My Freezer

Jul 19, 20256 min read

As a culinary enthusiast, I’ve always been one to make the most of my freezer…

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13 Ways I Make My Home Office Feel Inspiring

Jul 19, 20257 min read

In an age where remote work is becoming more prevalent, having a home office that…

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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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