by Nicole Etolen | Apr 27, 2012 | Books
Socialpunk, by Monica Leonelle, is the first book in a new futuristic series, and it’s quite the start to the trilogy. So much happens in such a short time that I was a little overwhelmed here and there, but it all comes together nicely by the end of the book...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 26, 2012 | Tech Time
Nothing says “summer is almost here” quite like the first barbecue of the season. Even though it’s back to practically freezing in my part of the country, we had really great weather last weekend that was perfect for a day at the park and that first...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 25, 2012 | For the Home
I have a confession to make: I never even considered a low-flow shower head in the past because I was concerned that the water pressure would be awful. I have insanely thick hair, and when I shampoo and condition, I need a powerful stream to rinse it clean. Dribbling...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 24, 2012 | For the Home, Social Good
With an almost-seven-year-old, three dogs, and a couple cats, we definitely need a strong garbage bag to handle some heavy-duty messes. Glad bags have been a staple in our house since I was little. It’s strong enough to hold up to tough jobs (like cleaning out...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 23, 2012 | Health & Beauty
I’ve been following the Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control regimen for a few weeks now, and I’m ready to talk about the results. I shared the basics of the program in my first post for the blog tour, but I’ll refresh your memory real...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 21, 2012 | Books
Okay, I have to be honest here, aside from the fact that I once was one, I really have no clue when it comes to pre-teen and teenage girls. I have a boy, so I’m totally up on my Marvel versus DC superheroes trivia, Clone Wars versus Star Wars characters, and...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 21, 2012 | Kids & Family
Kids have it so much easier these days than when I was little! Yes, just saying that out-loud (well, in my head, I don’t really talk to myself when blogging…much) makes me feel like I’ve aged a tiny bit more, but it’s true! When I was younger,...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 21, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
Selling something as major as an automobile can be a little stressful. Whether you’re planning to sell your car and use more public transportation in an effort to conserve the environment or planning to get rid of a second family car because you need the extra...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 20, 2012 | For the Home
Staples, the company known for making things easy, has just made it easier to maintain an earth-friendly office place with their Sustainable Earth Brand line of products. These eco-conscious products are designed using as many recycled or renewable materials as...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 19, 2012 | Books
I’ve been anxiously waiting to read The Turning Tides, the final book in Derrolyn Anderson’s Marina’s Tales, ever since the author sent it to me. Unfortunately, I was so busy with the Easter Bunny set that I didn’t have a chance to start it...
