by Nicole Etolen | Aug 12, 2012 | Books
With the end of the world rapidly approaching (if you believe those who make a living misinterpreting an ancient civilization), it seems everyone is looking for a quick way to find enlightenment. You can either go the longish route and spend hours a day meditating on...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 11, 2012 | Kids & Family
Teaching children to be “good losers” can be a major challenge, especially during the preschool years. You’re always walking a fine line between keeping their self-esteem up and preventing them from becoming one of those kids who can never handle...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 10, 2012 | Entertainment
As Bruce says, Fish are Friends, not Food! Finding Nemo is coming back to theaters on September 14th, and this time he’s in 3D! In honor of the Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, Disney Pixar put together a fun fact sheet that answers such burning questions...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 10, 2012 | For the Home
If you’re looking for an easy way to keep track of all your kids’ stuff this year, check out Mabel’s Labels. They’re super cute, extremely durable, and will help ensure that your child’s lunchbox doesn’t go home with someone else. I...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 9, 2012 | Books
Jilly Proctor, the main character in Mark of the Witch by Jessica Gibson, has spent almost her entire life surrounded by magic. At age 13, she and her twin sister, Caroline, came into their powers, as most witches do around that age. While Caroline rebelled against...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 8, 2012 | Fashion
My purse is typically a complete and utter disaster. Aside from my wallet, it’s also crammed full of random stuff that I either need or think I’ll need at some point. Pens, pencils, crayons, rewards cards, an envelope with coupons, random papers that I...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 8, 2012 | Books
When Anna Avery, the lead character of Taming the Wolf by Stephanie Nelson, is attached by a wolf during a hiking trip in the mountains, her life goes from relatively normal to incredibly complicated practically overnight. If you’re thinking “that must...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 7, 2012 | Entertainment
I am a huge fan of Dr. Seuss. I loved his books as a child, and I love them even more now that I get to read them to my own child. There is just something about the way his stories roll off your tongue (or, in the case of Fox in Sox, twist your tongue). I love the...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 7, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Apparently, Lighthouses deserve their own day to be celebrated, and today just happens to be that day. Exactly how does one celebrate National Lighthouse Day? Well, I suppose you could just head out to your nearest lighthouse with a picnic lunch and call it a day, but...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 7, 2012 | Health & Beauty
Carmex rocks. It’s always been one of my favorite brands of lip balm, and I was so happy when they started branching out from the iconic little tubs to flavored sticks. Up until recently, the Lime Twist was at the top of my list of “the most awesome...
