by Nicole Etolen | Mar 17, 2012 | Gift Ideas
You know what’s funny? I’ve never actually gone out on St. Patrick’s Day. Mostly because I rebelled against the holiday, since I’m pagan, as were the “snakes” that St. Patrick drove out of Ireland. But I’ve decided that since...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 17, 2012 | Fashion
Both Mother’s and Father’s Day are right around the corner, so it’s a good time to start thinking gift ideas. If you’re like me, you wrack your brain for weeks trying to think of something interesting, only to run out and get jammies and...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 16, 2012 | Lifestyle
The dynamic bloggers behind one of my favorite weekly memes (Pretty on Pinterest) have done it again with a brand new Pinterest-based meme called Don’t Just Pin It…Eat It. Twice a month, Simply Stacie and Sassy Mama in LA will present us with a new food...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 16, 2012 | Blogging
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by Nicole Etolen | Mar 15, 2012 | Health & Beauty
While many people believe that sunscreen is only a necessity in the summer months when the sun is beating down, it’s actually important year round. In fact, it may be even more important during the winter, when the sun’s rays bounce off the snow and right...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 14, 2012 | Health & Beauty, Tips & Crafts
I’m a worrier. I always have been, and probably always will be. In my defense, I can’t really help it. I have anxiety/panic disorder, so where the average person sees a minor inconvenience, my sympathetic nervous system sees a major threat to my...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 14, 2012 | For the Home
As you know, I’ve really been working on my photography skills lately, and I need all the help I can get. When it comes to taking pictures of products for review, I definitely need a steadier hand. I also needed something that would allow me to keep my camera...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 13, 2012 | Books
Teaching kids about financial responsibility from an early age is more important now than ever before. We’re all pinching pennies a little tighter these days, and kids need to understand why we can’t buy them every toy they see, or take them to every movie...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 12, 2012 | Health & Beauty
One of the biggest challenges to losing weight and getting in shape for a bride’s maid dress is getting rid of that icky fat around the middle, also known as the dreaded belly fat. I have to face facts that I’m never going to be one of those girls who can...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 11, 2012 | Kids & Family
I love board games designed for kids, but I really adore board games that can be equally enjoyed by both kids and adults. Blurt! by Educational Insights is one of those games that can easily cross generations and provide hours of entertainment for everyone in the...
