by Nicole Etolen | Nov 4, 2013 | Books
This first definitive retrospective of the Easy Bake® Oven celebrates its journey from children’s toy to pop culture icon and inductee to The National Toy Hall of Fame. The book explores the innovation, history, economics, commerce, advertising, and marketing...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 1, 2013 | Books
Ezzie Lovegreen lives in a world where witches and ghosts are real. That doesn’t mean she’s not surprised when she’s suddenly being haunted by one at school. With the help of her best friend Stella, her boyfriend Beau, and her grandmother Winifred, Ezzie must find out...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 1, 2013 | Yummy
I received Lovely Candy Company products in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I usually start posts with my own story, but the Lovely Candy Company’s story is just too sweet to not use as an opener! The company started as a man’s...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 31, 2013 | Health & Beauty
This post was created in partnership with Crest & Oral-B as part of the #SweetHalloween Program. Jacob has a dentist appointment less than a week after Halloween. His favorite candy is Butterfinger. You know, the kind that really sticks in your teeth? He said...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 30, 2013 | Books
arbitrate: It’s one year later. And everything has changed. Remember The Second Chance Institute (SCI). Earth’s benevolent non-profit by day, Thera’s totalitarian regime by night. They’ve stepped up their game on Earth and on Thera—infiltrating political...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 29, 2013 | Kids & Family, Social Good
This post is brought to you in cooperation with The Motherhood on behalf of Walmart and Share Our Strength. All opinions are my own. No child should go hungry. Honestly, no person should ever have to know what it is like to be hungry. Food is one of the three basic...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 28, 2013 | Kids & Family
I received a complimentary item from Brilliant Sky Toys in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. With the holidays looming closer by the minute, it’s time to really get started on your shopping list! If you’re looking for an amazing...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 28, 2013 | Yummy
I received complimentary Werther’s Originals Baking Caramels from MommyParties to facilitate this post. All opinions and recipes are my own. This weekend was crazy busy here at our house! My brother and his wife are expecting their first baby at the end of...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 26, 2013 | Entertainment
Get in the spirit of Halloween with fun printable activities from Monsters University! Check out these Monstrous Halloween activities and recipes! Make spooky smoothies like Mike’s Green Mango Muck or Sully’s Boo-Berry Scare. Learn how to make your own...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 25, 2013 | Yummy
This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Seattle’s Best Coffee blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. Jacob and I went to a party at my aunt’s house the other day to celebrate my cousin’s birthday. First, let me tell...
