by Nicole Etolen | Nov 28, 2011 | Gift Ideas
As a mom, I’m always looking for new and unique ways to show off my cute kid. Vizardz Personalized 2.5D Light Box is definitely new and unique. Vizardz can take just about any photo and turn it into a really cool light display that looks just as pretty when the...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 28, 2011 | Entertainment
I’m going to be totally honest here, I always thought the Power Rangers were a little too high on the cheese factor with the over-the-top yet totally old-school special effects (although the show does grow on you after a while). Jacob, on the other hand, thinks...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 27, 2011 | Entertainment
Years ago, before I got all out of shape, I used to love doing yoga. I was never much of a runner or aerobics person, but yoga always made me feel healthier and toned. I got out of the practice back before Jake was born, but with my current weight loss efforts, I...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 26, 2011 | Books
When I first got my Kindle, I bought a really cheap cover to go with it because I didn’t have the extra money to spend on a decent one. It lasted less than a week before the magnet that closes it fell out, and a few months later the whole thing started coming...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 26, 2011 | Health & Beauty
I was really excited to have the chance to try CosMedix Skin Care products, because I’m always looking for something new to help keep my skin looking great. I’m getting older, and recently started to notice some of the signs of aging. I’m lucky for...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 23, 2011 | Entertainment
Prep & Landing, which was released on DVD on Nov. 22, is a super cute holiday tale about a high-tech team of elves who make sure everything is ready in homes around the world before Santa descends down the chimney. They scan for creatures stirring, make sure the...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 23, 2011 | Kids & Family
The 12 Days of Gifts Galore giveaway hop starts on Friday, Nov. 25th. In the mean time, check out this sponsor spotlight post for GIANTmicrobes. GIANTmicrobes has been very generous to me this past month, sponsoring several of my giveaway events. They are definitely...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 22, 2011 | For the Home, Health & Beauty
I have a really hard time getting comfortable at night. I have to keep my head elevated at a very precise angle-mostly because I have some sort of pillow OCD and not for actual health reasons-and the pillow has to be just the right amount of firmness (or softness, if...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 22, 2011 | Entertainment
Jacob really wanted to see Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in theaters when it was out, but we never had a chance. I received a copy of the movie for review today, and he insisted on watching it the minute we walked through the door after school. Thank goodness...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 21, 2011 | For the Home, Yummy
Working with Santa in the mall during the holidays is really fun, but it’s also exhausting at times. Especially when I have to be there at 9:30 in the morning. I know, to most people, that’s actually a late start to the work day, but I’m not a...
