by Nicole Etolen | Feb 2, 2012 | For the Home
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, but there is nothing in the rule book stating that you must celebrate only romantic love. Why not celebrate the love you have for yourself and your closest friends by having a “single girls night” at home?...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 1, 2012 | Health & Beauty
Winter is super rough on my skin, and I make it even rougher by taking frequent hot baths. While scorching hot water is very relaxing, it’s not exactly good for dry skin. During the cold months, I need a steady supply of bath goodies to help keep my skin from...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 1, 2012 | For the Home
Okay, I know that organizing supplies don’t exactly scream “romance” at first glance, but as a blogger and really busy mom, I can tell you that I would be thrilled with something that allows me to manage all of my contacts, networks, and so on....
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 31, 2012 | Entertainment
Check out this fun widget to celebrate the upcoming release of Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition on Blu-Ray/DVD. Don’t miss the “recipes” under the Activities section, you can make your own Lady and the Tramp spaghetti and recreate one of the...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 31, 2012 | Gift Ideas
What do women really want most for Valentine’s Day? According to this infographic, everything from chocolates to a car. Really, a car? That seems a bit excessive! All I really want for Valentine’s Day is to spend it with my boyfriend alone. I’m...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 31, 2012 | Books
On the Bright Side, a new “tween” paranormal story with a humorous twist, is releasing today in Kindle format (paperback will be available in February). The story follows Gabby, a disgruntled tween angel who has just been assigned to protect her school...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 30, 2012 | For the Home
When you’re on the go, it’s easy to spend a small fortune on coffee, soda, and other beverages. First there’s the coffee to keep your eyes open while you drive, then the coffee to help you get through the line at the grocery store to keep you from...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 30, 2012 | Health & Beauty
While I don’t wear glasses myself (yet, I think I’m getting to the point where I may need them soon, at least for driving at night), just about everyone in my family does wear them. I know how difficult it can be to find frames that are attractive and...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 29, 2012 | Books
With the arrival of the Kindle a few years ago, self-publishing has become far more mainstream than it used to be. Back in the “old days,” publishing your own book meant shelling out tons of money in the hopes of getting a little in return. Now, it takes...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 27, 2012 | Books
Today is Lewis Carroll’s birthday. He would be 180 if he was still alive. While Carroll is best known for his books Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking Glass, Carroll also wrote the poem “The Hunting of the...