by Nicole Etolen | Oct 6, 2017 | Kids & Family
Did you know that November 18th is Mickey Mouse Day? I know it seems like a long way off, but trust me, it’s just around the corner. Time flies in the fall! I swear it was just Labor Day and now we’re already at the end of the first week of October! What...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 5, 2017 | For the Home
Looking for a few easy ways to update your home? DIY remodeling is the way to go if you have a small budget (and at least a little patience!). Whether you’re planning to sell your house and want to add value or just want to change a few things to make it more...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 4, 2017 | Books, Gift Ideas
This post is sponsored by Workman Publishing to celebrate the release of A Book That Takes Its Time: An Unhurried Adventure in Creative Mindfulness. All opinions are my own. Mindfulness. It’s the word of the year, but what does it really mean? I always imagined...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 3, 2017 | Pets
When your dog just can’t stop scratching, you know it’s time to go to the vet and figure out what’s wrong with her. I’ve had itchy dogs in the past. Cooper and Tasha were both allergic to fleas and super prone to hotspots. So when Mocha started...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 2, 2017 | Kids & Family
When Jake was little, I always thought it would be fun to wear themed Halloween costumes together. Unfortunately, the idea struck like two days before Halloween and I never ended up following through with it. Now he’s decided he’s too old for trick or...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 28, 2017 | Entertainment
Jake and I are very excited for our upcoming release of The Emoji Movie! It’s arriving on Digital on October 10 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD October 24 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. To celebrate, I’m sharing a few fun printable activities...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 26, 2017 | Blogging
Guess what? AppSumo’s best deal ever is back! It’s time to stock up on stock photo, my friends! Read on to find out how to get 100 amazing photos for just $49, plus check out my tips for making the most of those credits! *Affiliate links included...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 25, 2017 | Kids & Family
Guys, I am SO depressed. My son, 12, has officially announced that he is done with trick or treating. He announced this last year and I begged him to give me just one more year. I wasn’t prepared. It came out of the blue! I needed closure…and one last good...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 21, 2017 | Books
Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sending me a copy of The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding by Alexandra Bracken, and for providing a prize pack! All opinions are, of course, my own. I’ve always felt that magical reads were best enjoyed during the fall, and...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 20, 2017 | Social Good
Have you ever noticed how some things just taste better with milk? Sure, you can eat them on their own, but why would you want to when you have all that rich and creamy cold goodness to wash them down with? Let’s check out some of my family’s favorite...
