by Nicole Etolen | Jun 7, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
I’ve been writing most of my life. In high school, I used to write really morose fiction that, quite honestly, would probably get me arrested into today’s “zero tolerance” over-reactive environment. I’ve written for a few small-time...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 6, 2012 | Entertainment
I didn’t get a chance to see Dr. Suess’ The Lorax when it was in theaters, so I can’t wait until August 7th when it releases on 3D Blu-ray and Blu-ray Combo Pack. I know it’s still two months away, but check out this brand new trailer with a...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 6, 2012 | Kids & Family
Did you know that there are like a bazillion little plankton in just about every pond, lake and ocean around the world? Most kids think of Plankton as the sneaky little guy on Spongebob who is always trying to steal the secret formula for the Krabby Patty (I...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 4, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
I have a confession: I’m not a huge fan of summer. It’s hot, sticky, and when you’re trying to entertain a kid, can be downright expensive. Within a few days of being out of school, my son will be starting with the “I’m bored!”...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 4, 2012 | Books
I’m participating in the Armchair BEA again this year because, as much as I wanted to, I just wasn’t able to swing passes to the actual BEA. I participated last year, but I was still pretty new to the whole scene, so I kind of spent more time lurking in...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 3, 2012 | For the Home
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Clorox Company for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Staycations are al the rage since everyone in the country is broke and gas prices are astronomical. Of course, jus tstaying at home isn’t exactly...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 3, 2012 | Fashion
Children’s Place has been a staple in my son’s wardrobe since he was born. I love their clothes because they hold up so well. Take the outfit pictured below, for example. Jake played hard in it. We had a lot of rain the other night, and he was out all day...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 2, 2012 | Kids & Family
I’m a total word nerd. As a writer, it’s pretty much in my genetic coding. Words are my tools of survival, so I have to love them. Creative Foundry’s KERFLIP, a brand new board game for kids and adults, is to word nerds as long-stem roses are to...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 1, 2012 | Travel
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Newport Beach for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When I graduated high school, my aunt in California got together with my aunt here on the East Coast to arrange for me to come visit her in Los Angeles....
by Nicole Etolen | May 31, 2012 | Entertainment
With less than a week left before the start of season 3 of Rizzoli & Isles (June 5th, at 9/8c), there’s still a little time left to catch up on anything you may have missed in the second season. The Rizzoli & Isles Season 2 DVD released last week, and it...
