I've always felt that urge to keep my space neat and tidy but until recently didn't fully understand the link between a clean house and depression. It's not for your friends...it's not for the health of your family. No, the reason is a lot more instinctive and necessary than you think. I've always been a "neat freak" as my friends have lovingly called it over the years. My ...
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5 Things To Do Every Morning
With school back in session and everyone running on too little time, I make sure I follow this "5 Things To Do Every Morning" checklist. And it makes my morning so much smoother and less rushed! August/September means the start of a new school year for many of us busy moms. I hate the feeling of being rushed or that nagging sense that I'm forgetting to do something so I a ...
Moving With Children? What You Need To Make It Easier!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you going to be moving with children? It doesn't have to be as hard as you think it's going to be. A little planning and forethought will take you a long way! We have been really fortunate between mine and my husband’s jobs that we have not had to relocate. In fact, the need ...
Best Gifts For Moms On The Go – PLUS GIVEAWAY
If you're a busy mom who's always on the run, then save this list of the best gifts for moms on the go. Because of all the things moms have - patience, love, the ability to laugh in the worst moments- extra time is not one of them! I don't know about you but this being a mom thing is a lot BUSIER than I had ever planned on when my first born daughter came along. I ...
5 Ways To Beat The Mondays
This post brought to you by Manwich. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Cole Mines. Use these 5 ways to beat "The Mondays" and watch your entire week go a lot smoother. Because getting off on the right foot doesn't have to be hard! I feel like Monday is our toughest day by far. Everyone is gearing back up for work and school after the weekend. ...
6 Easy Ways To Save More Money
The shopping, the eating, the parties, the stress...you can tell it's the holiday season without ever looking at your calendar. But I bet you by January 15th, you'll have a good idea that the season has passed...and all those choices we made in the last two months begin to catch up, don't they? The pants are a little (ok, a lot) snugger. We realize we need a total house re-org ...
5 Easy Ways To Manage Your Child’s Artwork
"Move the tree made of tiny little handprints!" I yelled to my husband as my coffee started getting ever closer to the crinkled tan page with various shades of red, yellow and orange. "Which one?!!" he quickly yelled back. I had just knocked over my drink and as usual, my island (along with my desk and kitchen table) were covered with various pieces of artwork, spelling tests, and ...
10 Cheap and Easy Ways To Decorate Your Child’s Room
If you are looking to decorate your child's room without committing to anything longterm, use these 10 cheap and easy ways to decorate your child's room. Because we all know our children's taste change practically non-stop and I hate the idea of investing a lot of money in something that will be dated in a year. These tips and tricks are so awesome, you will want to try ...
2 Ingredient Fruit And Veggie Wash
After years of spending WAY too much money on expensive fruit and veggie washes that only left my food feeling waxy and ick, I came up with this 2 ingredient fruit and veggie wash! It's cheap, non-toxic and super effective at cleaning my fruits and vegetables. So today's post is likely one of my shortest but let me tell you, it's one you definitely want to keep on hand. ...
Easy Ways to Use Your Digital Photos
There are so many easy ways to use your digital photos! If you missed my first post in this series, How to Organize Your Digital Photos, click here. Now that you have your edited pictures all in one location, you are now ready to do SOMETHING with them! Because digital pictures on a computer have not proven to be a very successful way of sharing these memories with others, ...
