by Nicole Etolen | Mar 20, 2013 | Books
Welcome to the Spring Cleaning giveaway hop, hosted by I Am a Reader, Not a Writer. Today is the first day of Spring! Although, with the way the weather has been lately in my area, you wouldn’t know it. Needless to say, the groundhog lied! Still, the start of...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 19, 2013 | Blogging
Yes, I’m slacking on the 31 Day Blog Challenge, but I figure I’m still in the game with my sporadic posts! Today’s prompt is “Five blogs on my must-read list,” and it’s another one that I really wanted to do because I think...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 18, 2013 | Gift Ideas
It’s time to get started on some fun Easter crafts that the whole family can enjoy doing together! Actually, it was probably time to get started weeks ago, as Easter is in less than two weeks, but it’s never too late. Well, maybe April 1st would be too...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 18, 2013 | Pets
Did you know that Easter is one of the most popular times of the year when it comes to small pet adoptions? While bunnies are probably the most popular choice, hamsters, guinea pigs, and mice are also at the top of the list. A small pet is a great way to help teach...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 16, 2013 | Entertainment
The official Learn about Butterflies Day may be over, but anytime is a good time to teach your kids (and yourself!) about the prettiest insect (okay, they’re tied with dragonflies) in the kingdom. Disneynature’s WINGS OF LIFE releases on 4/16 on...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 15, 2013 | Social Good
My little boy is participating in the Jump Rope for the Heart event at his school on March 25th to raise money for the American Heart Association. I have never used my site to ask for money, but this is important to him. It’s a really great cause. Donations are...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 15, 2013 | Tech Time
I’ve had my tablet, which I’ve named Walter (I name all my electronics, don’t you?), for about three months now, and I’m still exploring the overwhelming world of the top Android apps. I think I’ve installed and uninstalled a good few...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 15, 2013 | Lifestyle
Okay, so I’ve been losing steam and skipping a few days of the 31 Day Blog Challenge. If you know me well, you knew that was bound to happen at some point. I’m trying to keep up, but it’s been an overwhelming month! I was going to skip today, but I...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 15, 2013 | Fashion
Looking for a great way to promote your business, website, or cause? Just like the idea of having a customized t-shirt with your own design? Customizo makes it easy to completely customize your own clothing, with prices starting as low as $5 a shirt. I received...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 14, 2013 | Gift Ideas, Yummy
Jacob doesn’t have a peanut allergy, but so many of my friends kids do. Easter is an especially difficult time because kids love getting chocolate, but most of the chocolates are labeled with a warning that they were made close to peanuts. While I know some kids...
