by Nicole Etolen | Mar 9, 2012 | Fashion
Fans of Big Bang Theory already know what “Bazinga!” means, but in case you’ve never seen the show (really, what are you waiting for, a personalized invitation?), it’s Sheldon’s way of implying that he was telling a joke or pulling a...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 7, 2012 | Books
Title: The Barefoot Executive: The Ultimate Guide for Being Your Own Boss and Achieving Financial Freedom Author: Carrie Wilkerson I have always wanted to be my own boss. Like most people, I really can’t stand working for someone else, and would much rather be...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 6, 2012 | Books
I have a confession: I used to be a total RPG gamer geek girl. I’m not just talking Final Fantasy on the Playstation, I’m talking “staying up until all hours of the night crawling around imaginary dungeons, eating Pop-Tarts, and threatening to break...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 6, 2012 | Health & Beauty
Regular readers may know that I’m becoming quite the skin care aficionado these days. It sort of happened by accident. Before starting Pretty Opinionated, I did a lot of freelance articles on skin care, but never really spent much time actually trying different...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 5, 2012 | Lifestyle
I think it’s fairly safe to say that I’ve not only jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon after so thoroughly rebelling against it months ago, but I’m quickly earning my spot in the “you need a Pintervention” section of said wagon. I spend an...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 3, 2012 | Travel
Everyone loved their first car. No matter how beat up or broken down, it was a taste of freedom and you loved it. Even though it lasted only for a brief time, that emotional connection is an experience that unites us all. Check out my custom illustrated story,...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 29, 2012 | Lifestyle, Travel
Ready for a peek at my travel bucket list? Everyone has one, right? I’ve had major wanderlust lately, yet no money to satisfy the urge to get away, so I spend a lot of time planning pretend vacations in my head. Hey, if I win the lottery, at least I’m...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 28, 2012 | Poconos, Travel
Last Monday, I decided it would be fun to drag Jacob and my boyfriend up to Promised Land State Park. I grew up in that area, and I really wanted to get some good nature pictures to practice my skills. I’ve decided it’s time to stop blaming my...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 28, 2012 | Books
Title: The Great Geese Migration Author: B. V. Clingan Publisher: AuthorHouse If you’ve ever wondered why geese fly south for the winter (beyond the whole “because they need to stay warm” answer), The Great Geese Migration by B. V. Clingan provides a...
