by Nicole Etolen | Oct 6, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Did you know that the Mad Hatter, that zany, slightly off-kilter character from Alice in Wonderland, has his very own holiday? Well, he does, and it just happens to be today! I think you all know what an Alice in Wonderland freak I am, so it should come as no surprise...
by Audrey | Oct 2, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Halloween is fast approaching along with invitations to costume parties. Every year, there is a huge selection of costumes to choose from, so how does a woman choose the right one for her? From zany to sexy to super creative, there is a Halloween costume out there for...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 7, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Apparently, Lighthouses deserve their own day to be celebrated, and today just happens to be that day. Exactly how does one celebrate National Lighthouse Day? Well, I suppose you could just head out to your nearest lighthouse with a picnic lunch and call it a day, but...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 4, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Happy 4th of July to all my US friends and readers! I am taking the day off to enjoy it with my boyfriend. We’re heading out to a party this afternoon with his family, then fireworks tonight! I hope everyone has a very safe and happy 4th of July. If you...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 17, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other significant male role models out there! Fathers have changed a lot over the last few decades, and mostly for the better. Whereas 1950s dads typically weren’t too involved in the day-to-day...
by Nicole Etolen | May 27, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor the men and women who gave their lives fighting for the United States. I come from a huge military family, so it’s an important day to me. My second-to-youngest cousin is currently serving in the Marines. His two older...
by Nicole Etolen | May 24, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Welcome to the 2012 Father’s Day Gift Guide hosted by Blog It Forward! Pretty Opinionated is thrilled to be part of this event. If you are looking for great gift ideas for dad then you came to the right place! Men are so hard to buy for aren’t they?! We...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 28, 2012 | Gift Ideas, Online Services
Flowers are one of the most popular Mother’s Day gifts on the planet for many reasons. First, even the best offspring among us occasionally wait until the last minute to get a gift and have to do that last-minute scramble to make it look like we don’t suck...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 15, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Earth day is just a week away, but shouldn’t we take the time to care for our environment every day? There are so many little ways that we can all make a difference. Check out this infographic for ideas on how to save our planet without much effort. Browse more...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 2, 2012 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
I’m pretty sure Gund has been around forever, as I remember them from when I was a kid, and that definitely seems like forever ago! Actually, according to the Gund website, they’ve been around since 1898, so that’s definitely way longer than since I...
