by Nicole Etolen | Jan 26, 2012 | Books
I’m not generally a jewelry person, except when it comes to pieces inspired by Alice in Wonderland. I’ve always wanted an Alice charm bracelet, but never quite found the one I wanted when I had the money, or didn’t have the money when I found the one...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 25, 2012 | Kids & Family
Like most toys on television, Jake has the Wuggle Pets commercial memorized and sings it randomly throughout the day. He’s been asking for them, but to be honest, I wasn’t sure how well they’d work. I’ve been burned before with “make your...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 25, 2012 | Books, Lifestyle
Today’s Alice in Wonderland week theme is Home Decor. I would love a house filled with furniture and decorations inspired by my all-time favorite book. Of course, an entire house may be overkill for those who aren’t into the story, but I think every house...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 24, 2012 | Books
Alice in Wonderland is filled with meaningful, witty, or just plain fun quotes. I think at some point, the entire book has been quoted by someone out there. I personally remind myself on a regular basis to try to believe six impossible things before breakfast. When...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 24, 2012 | Books
Welcome to my spot on the Falling In Between Blog Tour. For my stop on the tour, I got the chance to interview the utterly charming Devon Ashley, author of the YA novel. For those who haven’t heard of the book yet, here is a blurb about it so you can get...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 23, 2012 | Books
In honor of Lewis Carroll’s birthday on January 27th, I’ve dubbed this whole week “Alice in Wonderland Week” on Pretty Opinionated. Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while know I’m slightly more than mildly obsessed with...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 22, 2012 | Entertainment
When Jake saw the previews for Real Steel, he told me he really wanted to see it because it had giant robots in it. What little boy doesn’t love giant robots? I’m a grown woman, and I think they’re pretty darn cool! Although if I’m being...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 21, 2012 | Health & Beauty
As you all know by now, I’m trying to lose weight and get “bridesmaid-dress hot” by September. I’ve made a lot of healthy changes in my diet and activity level, and I’m doing pretty good I think! In order to monitor my progress, I needed...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 18, 2012 | Social Good
I am not participating in the blackout today because I have obligations that prevent me from doing so, but I need to do something to spread the word about the disaster that is SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act). Basically, SOPA gives the government the power to completely...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 18, 2012 | Books
Fearless by Tawdra Kandle Tasmyn Vaughn didn’t expect much when her dad’s job moved them to a small town in Florida; it was just another new school. But there is more to King than meets the eye, and soon Tasmyn’s ability to hear other’s thoughts is the least of...
