by Nicole Etolen | Mar 9, 2016 | Books
Kids love getting surprises in the mail. You should see my son’s face when a package is addressed to him. Best. Thing. Ever. As for me, I love anything that encourages him to pick up a book. Story Surprise satisfies both of us with one neat little monthly...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 2, 2016 | Books
As you may know, today is Dr. Seuss’ birthday. It’s also Read Across America Day, a day that honors one of the most esteemed children’s book authors of all time by encouraging children everywhere to pick up a book and dive into a story. We honor...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 22, 2016 | Adult Coloring Books, Books
I love when one of my favorite activities gets trendy again, like adult coloring books have! I’ve always loved coloring. I’m not a great artist, but I can usually manage to color inside the lines! With the resurgence of the trend, I’m finding more...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 18, 2016 | Books
To Dream The Impossible Dream of An Organized Home Does the idea of organizing and cleaning your home seem like an impossible dream? Homeschooling mother of six Tami Fox shares how she uses routines in her home to make it a haven for her family. She’s taught...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 17, 2016 | Books, Kids & Family
Do we, as a society, expect too much from our kids? Are our kids growing up in a pressure cooker? What happens when that pressure becomes too much to bear? Today I’m sharing a powerful guest piece from teen author Alexendra Egi, author of The Lives We...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 15, 2016 | Books
Today I have a special guest piece from author Rachel Lehmann-Haupt, the woman credited with coining the term “DIY Mom.” She’s celebrating the release of her new book, In Her Own Sweet Time: Egg Freezing and the New Frontiers of Family. I’m...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 8, 2016 | Books
Lanna is trying to run away from her past. When her best friend, Holly, invited her to visit the small, coastal town of Harmony Bay, Lanna decided to take her up on the offer. In fact, she loved Harmony Bay so much she decided to stay. Jake is no stranger to secrets,...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 22, 2016 | Books, What to Read
In honor of the upcoming holiday of all things love, I’m sharing a few of my favorite paranormal romances that aren’t totally cheesy. These books capture your attention with great characters, amazing stories and a nice side of love that doesn’t...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 15, 2016 | Books
What could make seven contemporary romance shorts by award-winning and best-selling authors even better? Add seven sweet, scene-stealing pets . . . and then make the whole project a benefit for animal rescue charities! That’s just what we’ve done....
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 9, 2016 | Books
The Busy Person’s Guide to Everyday Enlightenment is the perfect antidote to the strains of modern living. Featuring easy-to-follow meditations, yoga sequences, techniques and holistic advice that you can apply to even the busiest of lifestyles. What makes this book...
