by Nicole Etolen | Nov 16, 2018 | Kids & Family, Health & Beauty
Over the last couple of months, we’ve been talking about toxic stress and how it affects our kids. As promised, this month we’ll get into the risk factors for toxic stress and learn about adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs. While you may not be able to...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 9, 2018 | Health & Beauty
No one needs to tell you how chaotic modern life is. After all, you’re living it. In fact, it’s gotten so busy that a common game amongst friends is: “Your career, social life, and staying fit- pick two.” That implies that there’s simply no time to excel in all those...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 6, 2018 | Health & Beauty, Best Subscription Boxes
Want to make your own ache relief roll on, scented holiday ornaments and more? You’ll find all of the ingredients in this month’s Simply Earth box! Read on to learn more about the November Simply Earth kit, plus find out how to get a $20 eGift Card with...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 5, 2018 | For the Home
If your teen is still sleeping on the same Scooby-Doo sheets surrounded by the same LEGO posters from a decade ago, it’s probably time to give it an upgrade! I’ve spent the last year or so changing my son’s room from a kiddie room to a teen haven....
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 4, 2018 | Entertainment
The big day is finally here! Incredibles 2 releases on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD,™ Blu-ray™ DVD and On-Demand on Nov. 6! Jake and I were lucky enough to get an advance copy in exchange for a review. Find out what we thought, plus snag some free printables and check out some...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 1, 2018 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Get ready to knock out a good chunk of your holiday shopping! I’ve rounded up 10 of the hottest toys of the season for younger kids! Check them out and check them off your list! Today may be Halloween, but Christmas is just around the corner! Did you...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 29, 2018 | Health & Beauty
Winter is just around the corner, my friends, and it’s skipping hand-in-hand with its two best friends: the cold and the flu viruses. Tagging along closely behind: stress, holiday burnout, the exhaustion twins (physical and mental). If you want to stand up to...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 25, 2018 | Lifestyle
As someone who is terrified of fire, both prevention and a fire safety plan are at the forefront of my mind just about every day. However, recent events have me thinking about it even more than ever. See, a couple of weeks ago, my in-laws lost their entire home in a...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 23, 2018 | For the Home
If, like me, your bedroom looks like it belongs to a teenager even though you graduated high school many moons ago, it may be time to do a little updating! Don’t worry, I’ll give you a few tips on how to do it without going broke! Read on for my favorite...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 22, 2018 | Kids & Family, Health & Beauty
Last month, we talked about toxic stress and its effect on our children. This month, we’re going to talk more about how you can help your children cope with stress today so that it doesn’t have such a significant impact on their tomorrows. FYI: I partnered...
