by Nicole Etolen | Jan 20, 2016 | Kids & Family
Looking for fun Valentine’s Day ideas for the kids? How about skipping the romantic night out with your significant other and going on a Valentine’s Day date with your kids instead? This is also a great way to lift your spirits if you’re a single...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 19, 2016 | For the Home
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fellowes Brands for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Balancing work and life was a major challenge for me in 2015. To be honest, I felt like I failed miserably at it. I promised myself that 2016 will be different....
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 18, 2016 | Lifestyle, Social Good
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Teach For America for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Let’s talk about the role teachers play in our lives and in shaping who we become. This is such an important subject to me because I was so fortunate to...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 18, 2016 | Blogging
Let’s talk Pinterest! More specifically, how to find out what’s trending on Pinterest, and how to use that to grow your boards without spending hours upon hours a day on the social media network. Now, I could literally spend an entire 8-hour work day just...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 15, 2016 | Books
What could make seven contemporary romance shorts by award-winning and best-selling authors even better? Add seven sweet, scene-stealing pets . . . and then make the whole project a benefit for animal rescue charities! That’s just what we’ve done....
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 14, 2016 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
Need a quick, easy yet pretty Valentine’s Day beverage that’s perfect for kids and adults alike? My French Vanilla Raspberry Italian Cream Soda takes less than a minute to make per serving, yet it’s so pretty! I am actually really proud of...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 13, 2016 | Entertainment
This post was sponsored by Lionsgate as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I love when a family film goes beyond simple entertainment to really drive home incredible life lessons, which is why I’m really looking forward to seeing...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 12, 2016 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
You can’t have a Super Bowl party without dip, right? Well I’m sharing 27 of the best dip recipes ever to choose from! Find a little bit of everything here! There’s even healthier options and totally tasty dessert dips! With the biggest game of the...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 11, 2016 | Random
Ready to start thinking rich? My mom always says, if you want good things to happen, you have to think they’ll happen. I’m working with Entenmann’s to bring you a fun sweepstakes that could help you Start the Rich Life this year! Plus, I have a...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 11, 2016 | Health & Beauty
Want soft, kissable lips for your hot Valentine’s Day date? Make your own Valentine’s Day sugar lip scrub in just a few minutes with two ingredients (plus one optional ingredient)! You know how they say that the greeting card industry came up with...