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Mom With Severe Postpartum Anxiety Fears Leaving Baby Overnight

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You worry that leaving your 3-month-old overnight might be too much while you’re still fighting…

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13 Houseplants I Added That Instantly Improved My Mood

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As someone who spends most of their time indoors, I noticed that the days started…

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10 Things I Only Clean Once a Year (But Shouldn’t)

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Life is busy, and sometimes cleaning can fall by the wayside. We all have those…

12 Antiques I Inherited That Are Worth More Than I Thought

12 Antiques I Inherited That Are Worth More Than I Thought

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When we inherit antiques, we often underappreciate their true value due to a lack of…

11 Things I Never Store in My Kitchen Cabinets

11 Things I Never Store in My Kitchen Cabinets

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Your kitchen is the heart of your home, the place where meals are prepared, families…

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14 Decluttering Tips I Learned the Hard Way

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We all have those moments where we look around our homes and think: “How did…

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9 Things I Always Buy Secondhand for My Home

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We all know the saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” and that couldn’t…

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madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.