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...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 15, 2012 | For the Home
When it comes to green packaging in your refrigerator, it can be hard to figure out which is the absolute best. I’m never really sure which way to go, to be honest. I know plastic isn’t great, and obviously I can’t just not have any packaging at all,...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 14, 2012 | Entertainment
Summer is a great season for movie lovers, especially those looking for blockbuster family films. I don’t get to the movies a lot because they’re pretty expensive, and when I do go, it’s mostly to take Jake to see a kid’s movie. Luckily for...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 13, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
Summer vacation is supposed to be a time of fun, a break from the monotonous school year. Unfortunately, for many kids, it is also a time to completely forget a large chunk of everything they learned the previous year. Schools are forced to repeat information...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 12, 2012 | Entertainment
Those witty little Chihuahua’s, Papi and Chloe, are back for another exciting adventure, and this time they’re joined by their five playful puppies. Papi and family move into a super luxurious hotel that comes complete with a spa just for dogs, but of...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 12, 2012 | Kids & Family
I am always on the lookout for craft kits that contain everything Jacob needs in one convenient package and is easy enough for a non-crafting person like me to figure out. Kiwi Crate is everything I look for and more. From the adorable, reusable little crate...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 11, 2012 | Books
Jacob is turning 7 on Thursday. I am still having a hard time believing that my little preemie just finished 1st grade, and I always bawl on his birthday because every one means my baby is getting closer to being a grown up. Sure, I still have like 11 years left...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 11, 2012 | Books
Deceived – Book 2 in the Gwen Sparks Series The vampire drug, brew, nearly ruined Gwen Sparks’ life. Just when things started to get back to normal between her and Aiden, she is summoned by the North American Witches Council to their central city of Moon. A war...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 9, 2012 | Entertainment
I think the title pretty much says it all. Finding Nemo is back on the big screen, and this time in 3D! It has always been one of my favorite Disney movies, so I’m looking forward to seeing how it translates to the third dimension. Theatrical...
