by Nicole Etolen | Jun 17, 2016 | Travel, Books
Ever since I was a kid, hiking has been one of my favorite outdoor activities. I don’t get to do as much of it as I want to because of back problems, but I’m really trying to get back into it this summer. I’ll stick to short local hikes and try to...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 16, 2016 | Pets
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Muse Cat Food for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever since Zoe entered my life a little over a year ago, she’s been one of my greatest muses. I’ve never met a cat quite like Zoe. She’s by far...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 16, 2016 | Books
Looking for a great fantasy adult adventure series to fill up your Kindle? The Devices of War series has several discount days coming up, including three free days for the first book! Devices of War Discount Days This post contains affiliate links. Get book 1 in the...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 14, 2016 | Yummy, Recipes to Make
This post is brought to you by Nature’s Harvest!®. All opinions are my own. Are you as excited about “Finding Dory” as I am? This is one summer movie that I’m definitely not going to miss! To celebrate the upcoming release (just days now!),...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 13, 2016 | Books, Kids & Family
Do some good while clearing out the clutter in your library! Check out over 20 ideas and places to donate books for children. Last week, I shared with you a bunch of places to find free print books for kids. This week, we’ll talk about places to donate books so...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 10, 2016 | Entertainment
So, remember earlier in the week I told you all about how Netflix is rebooting Voltron? If not, go check that out! It’s filled with fun facts, cast trivia and more. Today I’m sharing this pretty awesome Voltron cupcake tutorial to celebrate the release!...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 9, 2016 | Kids & Family
I know June is about 1/4 of the way over, but there’s still plenty of time to get out there and have some fun! It’s the first official month of summer, after all. My son got out of school on May 31st, but I figure most of your kids are out of school by now...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 8, 2016 | Travel
Planning on roughing it during your next family vacation? These are the blog posts you need to be reading to find the best camping tips, tricks and even places to pitch your tent. Here’s a fun fact about me for you: I have never taken my kid camping. In fact, I...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 7, 2016 | Books, Summer Reading, What to Read
Guess what? It’s official! School’s out for summer! You know what that means? You can totally stay up way past your bedtime catching up on all those books you’ve been dying to read all year long. Don’t have a TBR pile a mile long? No worries,...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 6, 2016 | Yummy, Recipes to Make
Parfaits are one of my favorite ways to enjoy summer berries. They work as both a healthier dessert option or as a tasty alternative to plain cereal for breakfast. The best parfaits include yogurt, strawberries, blueberries and granola. This particular recipe...
