by Nicole Etolen | Apr 20, 2012 | For the Home
Staples, the company known for making things easy, has just made it easier to maintain an earth-friendly office place with their Sustainable Earth Brand line of products. These eco-conscious products are designed using as many recycled or renewable materials as...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 3, 2012 | For the Home
We all know how important it is to recycle. It keeps extra junk out of the landfills and saves on our natural resources. In my case, it also saves me money because I can recycle an unlimited amount of stuff, but can only put out two trash bags full of actual trash on...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 19, 2012 | Books, For the Home
I read pretty much every chance I get, and I’m not always curled up in my comfy spot on the couch when free time magically presents itself. I read at the table when I’m eating (I know you’re not supposed to do that for dieting purposes, but I...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 14, 2012 | For the Home
As you know, I’ve really been working on my photography skills lately, and I need all the help I can get. When it comes to taking pictures of products for review, I definitely need a steadier hand. I also needed something that would allow me to keep my camera...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 23, 2012 | For the Home
Now that Jacob has learned to spell on his own (more or less, obviously at 6, he’s not writing Shakespeare), he loves writing notes to his friends. He has two that are his “best friends,” and I swear he’s already worse than a teenage girl when...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 22, 2012 | For the Home
I can’t even tell you how many flash drives I’ve lost over the last few years. Basically, every time I go looking for one, it’s gone. Andrew Kitzenberg, the founder of Memory on Hand, had the same problem, except he’s way more inventive than I...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 22, 2012 | For the Home
I’ve always had trouble falling asleep at night. Once I’m asleep, I’m usually fine until morning, but it’s that first hurdle that I just can’t seem to get past. Every night, I lay in bed–relatively sleepy and ready for my usual barrage of bizarre dreams (cave...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 14, 2012 | For the Home, Health & Beauty
I play video games with Jacob just about every day, so I spend a lot of time sitting on the floor. I’m one of those people that has to sit at an exact angle and distance from the TV in order to feel comfortable while playing games, so sitting on the couch just...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 2, 2012 | For the Home
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, but there is nothing in the rule book stating that you must celebrate only romantic love. Why not celebrate the love you have for yourself and your closest friends by having a “single girls night” at home?...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 1, 2012 | For the Home
Okay, I know that organizing supplies don’t exactly scream “romance” at first glance, but as a blogger and really busy mom, I can tell you that I would be thrilled with something that allows me to manage all of my contacts, networks, and so on....