by Nicole Etolen | Jul 29, 2015 | Back to School, Health & Beauty
Today I’m going to share some of my favorite college dorm room beauty staples. Heading off to college is an exciting time. It’s all a bit nerve-wracking. I remember when I did it. I was so nervous, especially about sharing a bathroom with like a million...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 28, 2015 | Books, Summer Reading
This post is brought to you by Scholastic and ENERGIZER® Batteries. All opinions are my own. As you know, Jacob has been participating in the Scholastic Summer Reading challenge this year. He does it every year. I think it’s a great way to encourage kids to...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 27, 2015 | Inspirational Quotes, Lifestyle
Since it’s my birthday, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite inspirational quotes about magic. I’ve always believed in the mystical, magical and arcane, but I’m not really even talking about THAT kind of magic, per se. I’m talking...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 27, 2015 | Health & Beauty
I participated in the Amwell blog program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are my own. Ever wish you lived back in the Little House on the Prairie Days when doctors still made house calls? I sure do. I barely have time to walk...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 25, 2015 | Health & Beauty
This post is brought to you by Nexium 24HR and the Smiley 360 Blogger program. All opinions are my own. Want to hear something funny? I still remember the first time I got heartburn. I was pregnant with Jacob and almost 30 years old. Up until then, I’d never...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 23, 2015 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
With back to school season starting soon, I think we’ll be needing a bit more coffee to get going! I know I will! I’ve been sleeping in until almost 11 every day during the summer. I’m going to need a behemoth jug just to make it through the first...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 22, 2015 | Books, What to Read
When I was in high school, the words “required reading” sent my rebellious self flying into a combative rage. Required reading? Why should I be required to read anything? Everyone should be free to choose which books speak to them! After all, as long as...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 21, 2015 | Lifestyle
This summer must-haves post is brought to you by Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Spray Moisturizer. All opinions are my own. Summer may be half over, but it’s finally just starting to heat up here in my area. In fact, we JUST went to the pool for the first...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 20, 2015 | Kids & Family
Did you know that there is a whole new world of freaking awesome baby gear things out there that weren’t even an idea when we were little? Things they didn’t even have when Jake was little 10 years ago? As my poor best friend is howling in her bed begging...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 17, 2015 | For the Home, Health & Beauty
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Serta. All opinions are 100% mine. Remember last month I told you how difficult it is for me to get a good night’s sleep? If you need a refresher, check out this post. Seriously, check it out, there’s a...
