by Nicole Etolen | Oct 22, 2015 | Entertainment
As an adult, Thanksgiving has become one of my favorite holidays. It’s relatively low-stress for me. Since I don’t know how to cook well, no one expects me to make anything! I buy the rolls and set the table. Easy job. You know what I really love about...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 21, 2015 | Social Good
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the Cigna Foundation, in partnership with Samahope. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. My son’s birth was a birth of complications. Preeclampsia for me, a...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 20, 2015 | Travel
With fall break just about a month away, it’s a great time to start looking into those travel deals and planning a fun getaway. Maybe you and your college friends are in need of a break (spring break is months away!). Perhaps you’re a family of five...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 19, 2015 | Kids & Family
For parents of one of the 6-million children with food allergies, trick or treating is a downright stressful occasion. Their child either skips it altogether and misses out on the experience or ends up with a bag full of potentially-fatal candy. Where’s the...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 18, 2015 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
This Flipz Halloween Snack Mix post is brought to you by Flipz and Smiley360. All opinions are my own. I had such grand plans for this Halloween! I was going to bake so many goodies to share here. Mix up punch recipes, craft up a storm. I was even going to make my son...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 15, 2015 | Tech Time
I have been compensated for this connected home post in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All opinions are my own. Like many houses these days, ours is practically overflowing with technology. I...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 14, 2015 | Books
Man’s reign is over. Now fear the day of the dragon. The human resistance bands together—to fight for their very survival. Staying ahead of the glistenings led by the savage Victor is their top priority, but as the children they have sought to protect fall ill, their...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 13, 2015 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TUACA Vanilla Citrus Liqueur . All opinions are 100% mine. If the word spiked in the Spiked Caramel Latte Recipe didn’t give it away, this post contains references to alcoholic beverages and is meant for those...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 12, 2015 | Yummy
When offered the chance to try out Tastefully Simple’s fall lineup of pumpkin goodies, I practically screamed “yes!” I love anything with pumpkin in it. Not just pumpkin spice, but any flavor of pumpkin. I’ve tried Tastefully Simple products...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 12, 2015 | Blogging
It’s that time of year, my dear PR friends! The holiday gift guide season is upon us! I am SUPER stoked this year because after nearly 5 years of blogging, I FINALLY found something that lets me create my gift guide exactly the way I’ve envisioned it all...