by Nicole Etolen | Dec 3, 2014 | Gift Ideas
Coming up with stocking stuffer ideas for kids is my biggest challenge every year. It’s getting even harder as my son gets older! When I was growing up, my stocking always combined a mix of things I needed and things I wanted. For example, my mom would give me...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 3, 2014 | Gift Ideas
On the day before Thanksgiving, the sky opened up and dumped about 6 inches of snow on the ground. With the first official snow fall of the season (we did have a tiny dusting before, but that hardly counts), we decided it was the perfect time to get out our...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 29, 2014 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
Looking for an awesome gift idea for building fans that keeps giving all year long? Brick Loot is definitely the way to go! This fabulous new subscription service invented by a 9-year-old boy just launched in time for the holidays. I actually got a sneak peek at their...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 20, 2014 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family, Tech Time
Jacob received a complimentary Nokia Lumia 530 for review. All opinions are his and mine. Yes, you read that right: the right smartphone for your child. A little over a month ago, I was adamant that my son would NEVER need a phone until he was at least 14. I admit it,...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 20, 2014 | Fashion, Gift Ideas
I received a complimentary pair of Gravity Defyer shoes to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Halloween was a crazy night. We had a tight scheduled because trick-or-treat only runs for two hours. We had to get my son off the bus at 4, go 30 minutes up...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 12, 2014 | Gift Ideas, Health & Beauty
Oh the weather outside is frightful!!! Not quite as frightful as my singing yet, but it’s getting there! I think I actually saw a flurry the other day. A FLURRY! It’s barely the middle of November! With the temperatures dropping and the dry indoor heat...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 11, 2014 | For the Home, Gift Ideas
2023 Update: Alas, these are no longer available. While the store still exists, none of their candles are in stock at the moment, so I’m thinking they’re at least temporarily out of business. But I have an idea for you instead: you can grab your favorite...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 10, 2014 | Gift Ideas, Tech Time
When your list is filled with totally techies, coming up with affordable gift ideas is challenging. Trust me, I know! My son’s list is mostly ALL high-tech stuff this year! Since he’s my kid, I’ll likely fulfill at least three of his tech wishes (the new laptop is...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 8, 2014 | Gift Ideas, Kids & Family
We received these cool low-tech gifts for kids with big imaginations for review. All opinions are my own. Tis the season to wrack your brain over what to get your almost-pre-teen kid! I really miss the toddler years. My son was SO much easier to buy for then....
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 31, 2014 | Gift Ideas
Looking for a meaningful personalized gift idea for the holidays? Particularly something that would be great for new moms? InJoy Artistry let me pick out my favorite of their gorgeous prints for tots, personalized it and sent it my way for review. Now, I’m...
