by Nicole Etolen | Aug 14, 2015 | Books, Lifestyle
Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite quick relaxation techniques for busy moms. These tips are things you can do in 5-10 minutes, from checking out funny animals to getting creative with adult coloring pages! Read on to check them out! I’m on vacation...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 13, 2015 | Back to School, Books
This post is brought to you by Scholastic and ENERGIZER® Batteries. All opinions are my own. Jake heads back to school in, oh boy, about two weeks! I am going to miss having him home all day, but 5th grade should be exciting for him. He’s had a rough few years...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 12, 2015 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
Need a few delicious Labor Day recipes? How about 10 that take you from appetizer to dessert? Check out a few of my favorite Labor Day recipes from the best food bloggers around. Labor Day is such a depressing holiday for me because it’s the end of summer...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 12, 2015 | Books, Kids & Family
Today I’m sharing an exclusive post from Michele Kambolis, author of Generation Stressed. I absolutely LOVE this piece because it eloquently addresses something that has been bothering me for a while. I have always believed that summer is a time to be a kid,...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 11, 2015 | Back to School, Tech Time
I have been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card for this post. All opinions are my own. The back to school countdown is on! Jacob has less than two weeks until he returns. He’s going into 5th grade this year. It’s a pretty monumental year!...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 10, 2015 | Back to School, For the Home
There’s nothing more boring or uninspiring than a drab grey or beige dorm room wall. I remember looking at those walls and feeling like I was in a prison or a hospital. They’re just so blah! Fortunately, most colleges let you hang posters, as long as you...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 8, 2015 | Yummy
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fiber One. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m sure you knew that July 30th was National Cheesecake Day, but did you know that August is Fiber One Cheesecake Appreciation Month? After all, why should such an...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 7, 2015 | Pets
This post is brought to you in partnership with PetSmart. I was provided with a gift card and summer pet items in exchange for sharing my own new pet parent tips and experience. As you may know, I recently brought home a new kitten. I am like crazy pet parent with the...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 6, 2015 | Health & Beauty
I have a major weakness when it comes to makeup. I’m talking drawers and bags and stashes that I didn’t even remember I had weakness. Ever since my aunt first taught me how to put on lipstick and mascara way back when I was a teenager, I’ve been a...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 5, 2015 | Books
Bullying is serious business. My son spent the better part of last year dreading school and begging me to let him stay home because bullies were making his life miserable. I’m already worrying about the start of the new year and he still has a month left of...
