by Nicole Etolen | Sep 8, 2015 | Back to School, Tech Time
Can you believe I’m the mom of a 5th grader? I can’t! Jacob was in 1st grade when I started Pretty Opinionated! Back then, I wasn’t even thinking about things like after-school activities, cell phones and letting him walk home from the bus stop. Now,...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 3, 2015 | Pets
My boyfriend’s sister and her family lost their beautiful Greyhound, Howdy, yesterday. My heart is completely broken for them. He was a beautiful, sweet boy and they loved him beyond words. I wanted to do something to honor him. A simple picture and condolences...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 3, 2015 | Back to School
Remember last week, I told you how I was just finishing up back to school lunch supplies for my super picky eater? Well, I’m done…I think! You never know, I could see something else that he absolutely needs down the line. For now, though, I’m...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 3, 2015 | Health & Beauty
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Serta. All opinions are 100% mine. Back in July, I told you about how I kissed those sheep goodbye with my Serta Perfect Sleeper. At that point, I’d been sleeping on my Serta® Fitzpatrick Super Pillowtop Plush...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 2, 2015 | Back to School
This post is brought to you by Schick®. All opinions are my own. Now that most college students are back in school, it’s time to start thinking about care packages! I loved getting those little boxes when I was away at college. While there are so many routes you...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 2, 2015 | Back to School
Last week I told you all about how important it is to collect Box Tops for Education, and how easy they are to find at Walmart. I also shared with you some of my own issues with remembering to actually send them in to Jacob’s school. This year, I’m trying...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 1, 2015 | For the Home
I’ve been in such a “make over my house” mood lately. I looked around the other day and said “this house is SO boring!” I don’t know what’s gotten into me. Since Jacob is back in school, I figure I have a teeny bit of extra time on my hands. Maybe, just maybe, I can...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 31, 2015 | Blogging
So sorry, guys, I skipped August! It was a crazy month! I’m back, though, with loads of great writing prompts & blog post ideas for September! I know it’s another crazy month, since it’s back to school season for most of us. I’ll get right...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 31, 2015 | Back to School, Kids & Family
This post is brought to you by Tyson®. All opinions are my own. Want to help make a huge difference for your school with just a click of a button? Nominate them for a chance to win $1,000 worth of extra Tyson Project A+™ labels! Remember last week I told you all about...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 30, 2015 | Pets
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Purina at Dollar General for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Dealing with a finicky pooch who snubs his food? Just want to add a little more excitement to dinner? Alpo Meal Helpers, available at Dollar General, are...
