by Nicole Etolen | May 1, 2013 | Social Good, Yummy
“Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Odwalla. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Odwalla” I think just about everyone knows how important trees are to the planet. Not only do they help...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 30, 2013 | For the Home, Mother's Day, Yummy
Can’t afford tickets to Europe to send mom off on a vacation this Mother’s Day? I know I can’t! Fortunately, mom doesn’t have to leave her house to have an exotic staycation! With the right tools, you can send mom on a trip to romantic Paris,...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 15, 2013 | Gift Ideas, Mother's Day, Yummy
With the big holiday honoring mom less than a month away now, it’s time to start coming up with some great Mother’s Day gifts! One of the best gifts you can give is something that mom loves but that also gives a little something back to the world. A great...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 12, 2013 | Yummy
I spent the majority of my life as a vegetarian. I stopped eating meat when I was 14, and only started eating chicken and turkey again when I got pregnant with Jacob. I still don’t eat mammals, because I just can’t bring myself to do it. I mean, I have...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 2, 2013 | Yummy
Easter and eggs have gone hand-in-hand for a long time. I have no idea where the tradition started. I could look it up, but after the busy last week I had, I’m feeling a little lazy! They’re a perfect pair though, and that’s really all I need to know...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 14, 2013 | Gift Ideas, Yummy
Jacob doesn’t have a peanut allergy, but so many of my friends kids do. Easter is an especially difficult time because kids love getting chocolate, but most of the chocolates are labeled with a warning that they were made close to peanuts. While I know some kids...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 4, 2013 | Health & Beauty, Yummy
The collective experts known only as “they” say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet so many kids out there go without. In fact, statistics indicate that as many as 20% of all children do not get breakfast, many because their families...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 1, 2013 | Yummy
Rather than going out and spending a fortune in a busy restaurant this Valentine’s Day, why not create a delicious romantic meal right in your own home. You can include the kids if you want, or ship them off for an overnight visit to a friend or relative’s...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 18, 2013 | Yummy
You all know I’m not exactly a pro in the kitchen. I’m barely on amateur level, to be honest! I can make a few things pretty well, though, and Saltine Toffee is one of them. My aunt introduced me to this fun treat years ago. I don’t make it often...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 9, 2013 | Yummy
January is “Apple and Apricot” Month, according to Brownie Locks (my favorite site for finding strange and unusual holiday observances!). Now, I’m pretty sure Apples get their own month entirely ( I believe it’s November or some fall month),...
