by Nicole Etolen | Jun 21, 2012 | Kids & Family
Like most little boys, Jacob is a Hot Wheels fanatic. Although I personally have a hard time understanding why he needs over 100 different cars, apparently the fact that they ARE all different answers my question. I admit, I get a little grumpy when I step on one in...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 21, 2012 | Entertainment
From the press release: Moshi Monsters: Moshlings Theme Park, from Activision, invites players to restore the legendary Moshi theme park to its former glory. By successfully building attractions and rescuing the scattered Moshlings (adorable, itty bitty pets for...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 20, 2012 | Books
Title: Daughters for a Time Author: Jennifer Handford Daughters for a Time by Jennifer Handford is a heartbreaking tale about a woman who lost her mother at a very early age, may as well have lost her father for all the good he did her, then spent years of her...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 19, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
Even though gas prices have come down a little bit since Spring, traveling far away for a vacation is still a bit expensive. Staying at home for vacation time is a great way to avoid over-spending, but really, how fun is it to just sit around in your own house for a...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 18, 2012 | Kids & Family
Jacob is on a science kick lately, which is pretty cool since I was never any good at that subject. I think he’s already more well-rounded in education than I am! The GeoSafari Jr. Talking Bug Net from Educational Insights is perfect for budding scientists and...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 18, 2012 | Books
Love is Murder, edited by Sandra Brown, is a new anthology featuring some of the hottest romantic suspense writers in the industry. Each of the 30 original stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what happens next. Authors include some of my...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 18, 2012 | Kids & Family
Jacob has been really into the Wizard of Oz lately, mostly because he finds it fascinating that Sal can narrate every single line of the movie. Seriously, my boyfriend has this uncanny ability to directly quote just about any movie he’s ever seen, and the Wizard...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 18, 2012 | Books
The Light Tamer (The Light Tamer Trilogy) Jessie moves from New York to North Carolina one week after school lets out for summer break. Her newly single mother and Jessie move in with grandma Gayle. Being a teen in a retirement area is one more thing to add to her...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 17, 2012 | Gift Ideas
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other significant male role models out there! Fathers have changed a lot over the last few decades, and mostly for the better. Whereas 1950s dads typically weren’t too involved in the day-to-day...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 16, 2012 | Kids & Family
With school out for the summer, I’m trying to find as many inexpensive and fun, yet environmentally friendly activities for Jacob. I need something to keep him busy while I work, otherwise he’ll bug me to use my computer all day. As I’ve mentioned...
