by Nicole Etolen | Jun 5, 2016 | Entertainment
Remember Voltron? If you were a kid in the mid-80s, you might. I had a little brother, so I remember all the cool “boy” shows from back then: Voltron, Transformers, Thundercats. As much as I complained that it was my turn for the TV, I secretly liked his...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 3, 2016 | Books, Kids & Family
Now that school is out, let the summer reading begin! Literacy is the gift that keeps on giving, but what if you’re having a hard time affording that gift? We want to encourage our kids to read voraciously, but keeping those shelves stocked with new adventures...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 2, 2016 | Health & Beauty
Looking for ways to save money without sacrificing your favorite beauty routines? Start in your bathroom! There are plenty of beauty products that you really don’t need to buy. Why? Because making them is super simple. Look, you know me, right? Well, some of you...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 1, 2016 | For the Home
Aromatherapy is a powerful tool. The right essential oil blends can do everything from soothe anxiety to clear out the mental cobwebs on those days you just can’t get going. With so many EOs out there, the blend possibilities are endless. I’m sharing a...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 1, 2016 | Books
About Under Her Skin She’s lucky he’s a charmer… Lindi Parker works hard at being human, not an easy task for a weresnake. She has no desire to search for others like her—until a new case changes everything. When Lindi learns that she she’s not the...
by Nicole Etolen | May 31, 2016 | Yummy, Recipes to Make
Nothing cools you off on a hot day better than a deliciously cold frozen ice pop. They’re easy to make, totally portable and oh-so refreshing. We eat them like crazy here, which can get pretty expensive if you’re buying them from the store. Besides,...
by Nicole Etolen | May 30, 2016 | Books
Detective Paige Whiskey comes from a long line of witches. They may not all be the most powerful, but they are outspoken and supportive of their community. She alone has no gifts. She can’t summon fire, can’t read minds. She knows the arcane. She’s studied it. That,...
by Nicole Etolen | May 27, 2016 | Books
Leilani’s mother has never set foot in her school until the day she whisks her children out of their Pacific Island country, without their father and without explanation. Eighteen years later, Leilani just wants to leave the past behind, move forward. She has...
by Nicole Etolen | May 26, 2016 | Books
Love YA fiction based on mythology? Check out The Descendant Prophecies series by Mary Ting! I read the first three books in two nights a few months ago and have been anxiously waiting to see what happens next. This is definitely a “binge read all night”...
by Nicole Etolen | May 26, 2016 | Entertainment
This post is brought to you by UPtv & The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Good news, Team Braverman Parenthood is coming to UPtv! Starting on May 30 at 8 pm, you’ll have a chance to fall in love with one of TVs most endearing families all over again!...