by Nicole Etolen | Dec 28, 2015 | Books, What to Read
To celebrate the end of 2015, I’m sharing a few of my favorite reads from the past year. Some are older books that I just got around to reading, others actually came out during 2015. If you’re looking for a few great books to read in 2016, these are a...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 23, 2015 | Health & Beauty
I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions. The whole word “resolution” carries too much pressure. I do, however, make New Year’s goals and have aspirations. They’re such nicer words, less stressful. Since reducing stress is one of my...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 21, 2015 | Blogging
Knowing what’s trending on Pinterest is a major help in planning your editorial calendar. I spend a good chunk of time searching for terms like “popular on Pinterest in XXX month” or “Pinterest trends for XXX topic.” It’s so time...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 18, 2015 | Tech Time
Finding affordable mobile computers that really work for your whole family can be a challenge. Between my son Jake and I, we have no shortage of devices, don’t get me wrong. I have my All-In-One, he has a laptop. I have an iPad, he has an iPod. We share...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 17, 2015 | Travel
Tis the season for holiday travel and visits! It’s pretty much THE busiest time of the year planes, trains and long, long hours in automobiles. Then when you arrive at your destination, the holiday visit stress begins! You worry that your littlest one will...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 16, 2015 | For the Home
This post is brought to you by GhostBed by Nature’s Sleep. All opinions are my own. Back in 1993, two things happened. I graduated high school and my mom bought her last new mattress. While I still look fabulously young after 20+ years out of my old Alma mater,...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 15, 2015 | Gift Ideas
Today’s holiday post is all about gift ideas for Star Wars fans! With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this holiday season has Star Wars appearing pretty much everywhere! I’ve seen it on everything from stockings and tree skirts to Nerf guns to...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 14, 2015 | Pets
As the holiday countdown continues, today I’m sharing some fun ways to include your dog in the holidays with a few great DIY ideas that your pooch will love! Plus, check out fun survey results about how much we all love our pets during the season! We’re...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 11, 2015 | Gift Ideas
It’s been a long time since I’ve had to think of holiday gift ideas for toddlers and preschoolers! With Jake practically in middle school, he’s all about the electronics and big kid toys. Now that my niece is turning two (on Christmas Day!),...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 11, 2015 | Pets
This post is sponsored by Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND and the BlogPaws® Pet Influencer Network. I am being compensated for helping enrich the lives of senior dogs, but only shares information I feel is relevant to my readers. Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND is not responsible for the...
