Welcome the Chaos Blog

Real life, real moments, and everything in between – motherhood, healing, humor, and the chaos that makes it all ours.

Mom Life

Real moments, chaotic days, and the love that holds it all together – motherhood, unfiltered.

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Operation Fayth

Stories of strength, setbacks, and hope from our journey through autoimmune disease.

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Healing + Real Life

The raw and real memories, the messy growth, and the moments of coming back to myself.

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Amazon & Finds

A mix of must-haves, chaos-simplifiers, and hidden gems – from Amazon and beyond

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Travel

From the mountains to the coast and everywhere in between. Travel Tips and must-sees.

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Recipes

Real-life food: simple dinners, cozy comfort meals, beach bites, healthy go-to’s. 

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Scent Boutique

My favorite Scentsy picks, seasonal scents, deals, and the stories behind the fragrance.

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Your Pathway Home

Behind the scenes of what we have built – where business meets heart.

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I don’t have it all figured out. Growth doesn’t always look beautiful. Sometimes it is tears, anger, and pain – but what I’ve learned is to keep showing up. Messy, real, unfiltered and unapologetically me.

– Melissa Cates

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