by Nicole Etolen | Aug 20, 2012 | Books
Biting Oz Real vampires do musicals. Gunter Marie “Junior” Stieg is stuck selling sausage for her folks in small-town Meiers Corners. Until one day she’s offered a way out-the chance to play pit orchestra for a musical headed for Broadway: Oz...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 19, 2012 | Entertainment
Disneynature’s newest addition, Chimpanzee, is releasing on Blu-Ray/DVD on August 21st, and it’s definitely one you don’t want to miss. It’s sweet, charming, occasionally funny, a little sad at time, but definitely heartwarming. The...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 19, 2012 | Kids & Family
I don’t think anyone needs to be reminding that it’s Back to School time at this point, I’m pretty sure we all know it! My son starts in about a week, and I’m stressing because the school hasn’t even sent out their letters yet telling us...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 18, 2012 | Entertainment
Okay, I am feeling a little old right now! Did you know the first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers released back in 1993? That was the year I graduated high school! We’re going on nearly 20 years here of evil-fighting team work! I did a lot of babysitting...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 17, 2012 | Entertainment
As if you need any other reason to go see Finding Nemo in 3D when it comes to theaters on September 14th other than the fact that it’s going to rock, Pixar has just sweetened the deal! Before the movie, a special short called PARTYSAURUS REX will air, featuring...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 16, 2012 | Lifestyle
Happy National “Tell a Joke” Day! What a fun holiday, right? We could all use a little more humor in our lives! In honor of Tell a Joke Day, I thought I would share a few of my favorite humor pins from my Funny board on Pinterest. I hope you enjoy them as...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 15, 2012 | Books, Kids & Family
Back in June, I had the opportunity to review My Very Happy Birthday Book from I See Me. It just so happened to be their book of the month in June, and my son’s birthday fell smack-dab in the middle of that month. Since Jacob loved that book so much, I was...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 15, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
Today is National Relaxation Day. Now there’s a day that I can totally use! Most of us think we’re too busy to relax, and there is always something else we should or could be doing other than just…well, relaxing. The thing is, if you don’t...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 14, 2012 | Kids & Family
Ever since I first taught Jacob how to hold a video game controller back when he was about 4, he’s been an avid gamer on just about every platform out there. I admit, I encouraged him to start playing because I really wanted to play games with him. Before Jacob...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 14, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
If you’re going to be in the Poconos (or already live here), and are planning a wedding in the future, check out the Mountaintop Lodge Bridal Expo on August 19th. The Expo is located at the gorgeous Mountaintop Lodge, now owned by Lake Naomi. Last year, I had...
