by Nicole Etolen | May 27, 2019 | Books, Summer Reading
Looking for a few great books to add to your child’s summer reading list? Read on for 50 fantastic ideas (broken down by grade level) that will encourage them to read all season long! A summer reading list for elementary school kids is a little different than...
by Nicole Etolen | May 26, 2019 | Random, Yummy
I partnered with Entenmann’s® to share the news about their Fan Flavor Challenge, just in time for National Donut Day on June 7. All opinions are always my own. Got a great idea for a new Entenmann’s Donut flavor? Share it in the Fan Flavor Challenge and...
by Nicole Etolen | May 24, 2019 | For the Home
Want to go beyond the boring basic beige curtains? Bring your whole room to life with these 10 window treatments with personality that I’m absolutely loving right now! Curtains make a HUGE impact on a room with very little time or energy on your part. Best of...
by Nicole Etolen | May 20, 2019 | Pets
Want to save money and give your dog a healthier snack where you control the ingredients? Try these easy homemade dog treats recipes your pooch will devour! Confession time: my Pharaoh Hound is getting a little pudgy. While that’s not healthy for any breed,...
by Nicole Etolen | May 17, 2019 | Kids & Family, Health & Beauty
As if plain old icky garden-variety lice wasn’t bad enough, nature had to go and invent super lice. Actually, nature had a lot less to do with it than we did. Thanks to decades of treating lice with pesticides, the little buggers have grown incredibly resistant....
by Nicole Etolen | May 16, 2019 | Lifestyle
I partnered with Uber to share these 5 reasons why Uber Eats will become your new best friend. All opinions are, of course, my own. Even though I’m really trying to stick to a meal plan, sometimes I really (really really) just do not feel like cooking. The...
by Nicole Etolen | May 15, 2019 | Gift Ideas
With Father’s Day coming up in just a few weeks, I’ve rounded up a few fun craft ideas for dad that either you or the kids can make. For all my fellow single moms out there, these crafts can easily be tailored for the special grandfathers, uncles or other...
by Nicole Etolen | May 13, 2019 | Books, Summer Reading, What to Read
It’s time for another summer reading list! This one is all about middle grade tweens and young teens. Read on for the top 50 epic books from every genre that will keep them reading all season long! Of all the summer reading lists that I write each year, the...
by Nicole Etolen | May 6, 2019 | Books, Summer Reading, What to Read
Need some great adult reads to add to your summer reading list? Last week, I shared my top 50 must-read YA novels for this summer, but if you prefer something a little more grownup, read on for 50 fab pics for your TBR pile! My reading tastes are pretty much all over...
by Nicole Etolen | May 1, 2019 | Kids & Family
Do you know how hard it is to find a summer bucket list for teenage boys? I searched all over Pinterest & Bing and couldn’t find a single one. So, I made my own! Below is a list of 100 fun things to do to bond with your teenage son this summer. (FYI, for...
