by Nicole Etolen | Oct 31, 2011 | Yummy
While I’m a coffee person during the day, at night I love to unwind with a few good cups of tea. I’ve tried dozens of different types of teas over the years, and while I love many brands, I’ve never felt as classy as I did while drinking my Thé Du...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 30, 2011 | Books
Title: Awake at Dawn (Shadow Falls) Author: C. C. Hunter Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin I’ve been waiting for Awake at Dawm ever since I finished the last page of Born at Midnight, and although patience has never been a strong point for me, it was worth...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 30, 2011 | Kids & Family
Only two days left until the CouponCabin’s 25 Crazy Dayz of Giveawayz kicks off! I’m getting really excited about it, I can’t wait for one of my lucky readers (new or old) to win some awesome prizes, including the brand-spanking-new Holiday Stocking...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 29, 2011 | Books
Title: In Memory of A Saint: Lessons from My Mother I Didn’t Pay Attention to Until She Died Author: Sandra Elaine Scott Publisher: CreateSpace Sometimes we don’t realize the lessons we learned from someone until they’re gone. For example, my...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 28, 2011 | Kids & Family
The PlasmaCar is probably one of the coolest ride-on vehicles we’ve ever owned. I originally wrote this review after we received a sample back in 2011 (yes, before I learned to take good pictures). It’s now 2016 and my son STILL rides around in the...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 26, 2011 | Gift Ideas
I love this infographic, because it really is the Ultimate guide to the spookiest holiday. From 2011’s hottest costumes to movie suggestions to statistics, it covers just about everything you could want to know about Halloween. It’s huge, so you’ll...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 26, 2011 | Entertainment
In the 18th episode of Chuck: Season 4, Sarah becomes concerned that Casey’s new and extremely efficient team could end up replacing her and Chuck, both in her friend’s life and in the work place. Of course, Chuck knows he’s completely irreplaceable....
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 26, 2011 | For the Home
I’ve wanted a Gyro Bowl since I first saw the kids slinging around their snacks in the commercial, so I was really happy when I got one for review. Jake is a slob. Sorry, there is no way to sugarcoat that one. He’s six, so it’s to be expected, but my...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 25, 2011 | Gift Ideas
Fear is fascinating, especially to someone like me who spends the majority of her life in a constant state of “fight or flight.” This infographic from Sortable really covers all the bases, from what happens when we’re scared to what situations or...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 25, 2011 | Books
Title: Enchanted Author: Rachel Wells Format- Kindle In Enchanted, by Rachel Wells, quiet, unassuming 17-year-old Mandy grew up in Boston, a city big enough that she could fade into the background without much notice, and that was how she preferred it. She spent her...