by Nicole Etolen | May 27, 2013 | Books
When asked to come up with topics for M.L LeGette, author of The Tale of Mally Biddle, I was immediately drawn to the Knights of Bosc Castle. In the book’s blurb, they’re all described as somewhat unpleasant, yet in an oddly fascinating way. I wanted to...
by Nicole Etolen | May 24, 2013 | Books
Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy Leoros doesn’t have many friends. The son of a scientist and archeologist, he is constantly on the move. But when his parents make a startling discovery in Egypt, Leoros’ world is turned upside down. Do you wish you could have the...
by Nicole Etolen | May 23, 2013 | Kids & Family
I received the Radz products below in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own. Technically, the last day of school was supposed to be June 1st here. We no longer have built-in snow days though, so that was expected to change. We definitely didn’t...
by Nicole Etolen | May 22, 2013 | Books, Kids & Family, Summer Reading
One of the best ways to keep your kid’s brain from rotting over summer vacation is to set up a summer reading program of some sort. The great thing about summer is that no one is telling your child what to read. The choice is all theirs. At least, it should be....
by Nicole Etolen | May 22, 2013 | Books
I don’t usually talk about historical fiction much because it’s generally not my thing, but my mom has been working with the author of Loyal To A Degree, Horst Christian, to help him get his book ready for publication. I’ve heard a lot about the...
by Nicole Etolen | May 21, 2013 | Books
Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Was Mr. Darcy real? Is time travel really possible? For pragmatic Manhattan artist Eliza Knight the answer to both questions is absolutely, Yes! And Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Farms, Virginia is the reason why! His tale of love...
by Nicole Etolen | May 20, 2013 | Health & Beauty
Don’t let the “pre” part fool you, preeclampsia is a potentially fatal disease that affects about 5% of all pregnancies. Learning the signs of this “scarier than it sounds” condition can help save both your life and that of your baby....
by Nicole Etolen | May 18, 2013 | Health & Beauty
This post brought to you by Tree Hut. All opinions are 100% mine. I live in sandals and flip flops during the summer, so I want my feet to be pretty! The thing is, I have really rough heels and I have to spend a lot of time caring for them year round to get them...
by Nicole Etolen | May 18, 2013 | Books
Spring’s Surprise Sara Michaels is single again. And she’s celebrating her thirtieth birthday with a complete spa makeover and a day of boutique shopping with her two best friends. After a ten-month battle for freedom, a long weekend in Nashville, Tennessee is...
by Nicole Etolen | May 17, 2013 | Entertainment
We’re huge Mickey Mouse fans here, so I was thrilled to receive a copy of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Quest for the Crystal Mickey, which releases onto DVD on May 21, 2013. It’s the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, come inside…I don’t know the rest...