by Nicole Etolen | Jan 29, 2015 | For the Home
When it comes to home office storage solutions, the less boring the better. I spend a lot of time in my itty-bitty little home office (it’s the corner of my dining room, so it’s not even a whole office!). I’m already surrounded by very un-office-like...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 29, 2015 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
I’ve been experimenting a lot with oatmeal recipes lately, especially those that I can whip up quickly. Since oatmeal is so filling and relatively healthy, I’ve been trying to eat more of it. The thing is, I can’t eat it plain. In fact, I can’t...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 28, 2015 | Kids & Family
I’m really excited to share this exclusive post from Lenore Skenazy, author of Free Range Kids:Giving Our Children the Freedom We Had Without Going Nuts with Worry. I am intrigued by the free-range idea, mostly because that’s pretty much how I grew up....
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 27, 2015 | For the Home, Yummy
I have new love in single-serve coffee machines, and his name is Opus. iCoffee Opus, to be precise. I received a complimentary machine in exchange for this honest review. Coffee and I have been in a committed relationship since I was about 15 years old. For those who...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 26, 2015 | Books
Pre-order on Amazon / Barnes and Noble / Kobo / iBooks Publication Date: February 3, 2015 This book is not light reading. There are graphic scenes and there is not HEA. NOT intended for teens or young adults. Again, this is not light reading. Violence and craziness....
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 26, 2015 | For the Home, Gift Ideas
Looking for stunning Valentine’s Day flowers that go way beyond the basic arrangement and really perk up your house? Give romantic flowers from a volcano with Bouqs! I received a complimentary Bouq for this review. I am also a Bouq affiliate now, so if you order...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 23, 2015 | Health & Beauty, Yummy
Ready? Repeat after me: “I will not succumb to the hype of any more fad diets. Instead, I pledge to try to change my overall eating habits to include more wholesome foods and enjoy a normal, balanced diet.” Doesn’t that feel good? Oh, and by...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 22, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Tips & Crafts
Looking for some adorable free Valentine’s Day printables for cards, activities and other projects? Check out a few of my favorites from some of the most talented bloggers around. These printables are perfect for your kids’ classroom V-Day card exchanges,...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 21, 2015 | Entertainment
Huge thank you to Activision for making one very special part of this post possible. More on that below. Christmas was almost a disaster. Actually, it kind of was. See, Jacob wanted Skylanders Trap Team Dark Edition more than just about anything. Back in November, I...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 21, 2015 | Books
Major Richards needs to get out of the Sol System Demoted by the military and hung out to dry, the media labels her the Butcher of Toro. Despite her soiled record, Tanis still one of the best military counter-insurgency officers in the Terran Space Force. And they...
