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...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 19, 2017 | Back to School, Health & Beauty
I partnered with Lysol to share these things that healthy classrooms have in common. All opinions are my own. Back to school season may be just about over, but another busy season looms just over the horizon. I’m not talking about the holidays (although those...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 18, 2017 | Social Good
This post is sponsored by OBRIST C-Transformer, an innovative new way to help the planet. All opinions are my own. Ever notice how every article on how to save the planet regurgitates the same tips over and over? We all know by now that we need to reduce, reuse, and...
