by Nicole Etolen | Jul 22, 2013 | Books, Summer Reading
This summer reading post is brought to you by 5 Rockstars of the American Revolution by Christina Frei. I received a free copy of the book. My opinions are my own. I have a confession (don’t I always?): even though I’ve always loved learning about history,...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 19, 2013 | Yummy
This post is brought to you by Edy’s and The Motherhood. I was provided with product coupons and compensated for my time, but all opinions are mine. I love ice cream. Love, love, love it. If I could pick one food in the world for them to magically turn into health...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 19, 2013 | Books
Climb That Fence & Take That Leap by Philip Johnsey Ever wonder if there is more to your pet’s behavior than meets the eye? Can we learn something about ourselves by watching them? Climb that Fence take that Leap is a compilation of personal, inspirational...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 18, 2013 | Books
The Gifted walk among us. They are unseen, but in plain sight. The Earth’s energies are as visible to them as the tangible world is to us and they can harness and bend these forces to their will. Atop the Pentagon resides the government of the Gifted Realm. Rainer...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 17, 2013 | Health & Beauty
We received free samples and goodies from Just for Men through Smiley360 in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own. My darling boyfriend, Sal, was good enough to volunteer his face up for a little Just For Men Mustache and Beard experimentation. See,...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 16, 2013 | Lifestyle, Yummy
“I participated in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Lay’s. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating” One of my favorite things to do in the summer is spend time in the water. Whether it’s on a rare trip to the beach (over...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 16, 2013 | Tips & Crafts
Like many kids, Jacob is a huge Minecraft fan. When he got his birthday money, he saw a foam Minecraft sword in the store and really wanted to get it. I was shocked when I saw the price tag read $24. For a foam sword? Are you kidding me?? While I typically let him...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 15, 2013 | Books
The Keeper and the Rune Stone by Paige W. Pendleton The Black Ledge Series The secrets of the Red Paint People have haunted Maine for 7000 years. From the vast fjords of Norway to the shores of New England, ancient standing stones mark a trail of betrayal, greed, and...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 12, 2013 | Books
Thirty- Two Going On Spinster by Becky Monson “According to Webster’s dictionary, A spinster is: 1: an unmarried woman of gentle family 2: an unmarried woman and especially one past the common age for marrying 3: a woman who seems unlikely to marry 4: me Julia...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 11, 2013 | Books, Summer Reading
When I put out a call for contributions to my summer reading program, I received a wonderful email from a woman who wanted to share her mother’s love of Haiku poetry (a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five). Amy’s...
