by Nicole Etolen | Nov 1, 2014 | Blogging
Although NaNoWriMo technically stands for National Novel Writing Month, it’s really a month to inspire writers of any kind to get ahead. In the past, November was just the worst possible month for me to embark on a challenge like this. Between managing the Santa...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 31, 2014 | Gift Ideas
Looking for a meaningful personalized gift idea for the holidays? Particularly something that would be great for new moms? InJoy Artistry let me pick out my favorite of their gorgeous prints for tots, personalized it and sent it my way for review. Now, I’m...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 31, 2014 | Social Good
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for BAND-AID® Brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I am proud to come from a family full of heroes. See that...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 30, 2014 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
Smoothies are the easiest way for me to get the maximum nutrition in the morning with the least amount of effort. Whip up this mega berry smoothie recipe any time of the year thanks to my secret ingredients! Check it out! I love berries. I’m an incredibly...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 30, 2014 | Books, Health & Beauty
Welcome D.J Donaldson, author of Louisiana Fever. He’s sharing his views on Ebola and the CDC. I am super excited to have him as a guest here today. I’ll shush so you can get to reading. My book, Louisiana Fever, involves the spread of a bleeding disease...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 30, 2014 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Two weeks ago, we babysat my most insanely adorable niece, Abigail, for the weekend while my brother and sister-in-law had some much-needed time alone. I’ve been holding on to the Little Tikes Activity Garden Adventure Set since it was sent to me for review. I...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 29, 2014 | Lifestyle
Did you ever just sit there and go through the random pictures on your phone? I was going to do a Wordless Wednesday post. A week in pictures. Realized I had a boring week. Was going to do a month in pictures. Realized I didn’t do much picture-worthy stuff over...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 28, 2014 | Recipes to Make, Yummy
Trick or Treat!! Time to get out those costumes, grab a bag and start the yearly candy-begging ritual. This year, I’m thrilled to introduce you to my very recently discovered new favorite: Legit Organics chocolate bars! Plus, I have a super awesome Halloween...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 27, 2014 | Health & Beauty
Funny story, the other day I was at a new doctor, filling out the forms. They asked my nationality. I needed two lines! On my mom’s side, I’m Italian, German, French and Lithuanian. On my Dad’s: Irish and English. Why am I telling you this?...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 27, 2014 | Entertainment, Lifestyle
Life never goes according to plan. Ever. Show me one person who says “everything went exactly as I imagined it” and I’ll show you a person who probably led a boring life. Just like on a rollercoaster, it’s the twists and turns that make life so exciting. Take, for...
