by Nicole Etolen | Mar 8, 2013 | Lifestyle
I think I’m a pretty mellow and accepting person, or at least I try to be. I don’t get mad too often, and I’m pretty quick to forgive. Like all people, however, there are just certain things that completely get under my skin. While I don’t...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 7, 2013 | Blogging
I missed yesterday’s 31 Day Blog Challenge post because I’ve had a really long week dealing with a family emergency, but I have a few minutes now so I want to get this one up. After saying that I was going to follow through with the challenge, I...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 7, 2013 | Books
The Chronicles of Trellah, Book One: The Perpetual Rain: Fourteen-year-old Sophina Murray will be the first to tell you: Bad luck comes in threes. First, her father is lost at sea. Then, the rains start . And don’t stop. And finally, her little brother is taken...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 6, 2013 | Health & Beauty
Thank you to my special guest, Heather, for sharing her story about facing malignant pleural mesothelioma, a form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. I suggest checking out the sites in Heather’s story to learn more about this type of cancer....
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 6, 2013 | Books
Hungry, Hungry, Hoodoo One simple revelation about her past turns Selene Warren’s life upside down. Determined not to let her elf half ruin her future, she fights for the love she’s found at Cheney’s side, despite her increasing doubts about the bond they share....
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 5, 2013 | Entertainment
Welcome to day five of the 31 Day Blog Challenge, hosted by Fabulous Finds by Tiffany. Today’s writing prompt is: Favorite movies you never get sick of watching. You’d think this would be an easy one, but I am having a hard time narrowing it down! I love...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 5, 2013 | Kids & Family
My son had a speech delay, so he didn’t really talk much until he was about 3.5 years old. When I took him for testing, though, his receptive speech was way ahead of the rest of his age group. When he did start speaking, just about everyone was amazed at his...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 4, 2013 | Blogging, Lifestyle
Wow, I’ve made it to Day 4 of the 31 Day Blog Challenge, which is about two days longer than I’ve ever managed to keep up with any other challenge. Are you proud of me yet? Come on, that’s impressive for me! Today’s prompt is: Your Favorite...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 4, 2013 | Health & Beauty, Yummy
The collective experts known only as “they” say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet so many kids out there go without. In fact, statistics indicate that as many as 20% of all children do not get breakfast, many because their families...
