by Nicole Etolen | Aug 17, 2017 | Books
Over eighty fabulous authors, panels and workshops for both authors and readers . . . two amazing parties and a huge signing . . . where in the world can you find all of this awesomeness in one event? Indie BookFest, of course! This premier author-reader event, in its...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 16, 2017 | Pets
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BARK. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know that BARK came out with a special club just to celebrate your dog’s love of toy destruction? Totally true story! My dogs were thrilled, I tell you. Thrilled! We...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 16, 2017 | Fashion, Back to School, Health & Beauty
Back to school season is officially underway. If you’re ahead of the game, you already have your pencils and books, but what about this season’s hot new looks? Sorry, I couldn’t resist rhyming. Now you know why I don’t write poetry! Seriously, though, whether you’ve...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 16, 2017 | Books
I raced in to the sight of her sitting placidly on my couch – completely, utterly, stark naked. *Affiliate links included below. Thanks for your support! Only a small blip in the lives of lifelong best friends Arnie Fischer and Zellie Morgan, who with no license and...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 15, 2017 | Pets
With Happy Healthy Cat Month happening in September, now is the perfect time to address the ‘cat in the room’—and that’s your feline friend’s diet. I spend a lot of time researching cat food and making sure Alex, Zoe, and Willow have the best...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 15, 2017 | Pets
Thinking about getting a Pharaoh Hound puppy? Good for you! I can tell you right now, your life will never, ever be the same. See, you might think you’ve done your research and learned all their is to know about the breed, but nothing prepares you for actually...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 15, 2017 | Books
You know when you’re looking at someone and you can’t help but smile at how oblivious they are to their own charm? That’s what was happening to me, and it was making me feel…happy. Euphoric. Something indescribable. It was like we already knew each other, like...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 14, 2017 | Books
Finding magical reads for middle graders that cast girls as strong main characters is a bit of a challenge, don’t you think? Even my all-time favorite middle-grade fantasy books seem to delegate strong girls to supporting roles. Author D.E. Night evens the...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 11, 2017 | Back to School
Heading back to campus? Don’t forget to take along these 5 essentials that save both time and space! Here we are, back to school season already! While my son still has a little under a month to stay up late and relax all day, most colleges start back before the...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 10, 2017 | Yummy, For the Home
*This post is brought to you in partnership with BESTEK. I received the pressure cooker in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. Would you believe me if I told you that I made not one, not two, but five actual homemade meals in the last...