by Nicole Etolen | Aug 23, 2017 | Health & Beauty
Stress, it’s a killer, isn’t it? Literally! I don’t think I have to tell you about all of the negative health effects of being stressed out all of the time. We all know that it can cause everything from headaches to weight gain, and worsen every...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 16, 2017 | Fashion, Back to School, Health & Beauty
Back to school season is officially underway. If you’re ahead of the game, you already have your pencils and books, but what about this season’s hot new looks? Sorry, I couldn’t resist rhyming. Now you know why I don’t write poetry! Seriously, though, whether you’ve...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 21, 2017 | Health & Beauty
Do you have a pulse oximeter in your home? No? Why not? Seriously, it’s something every home should have as part of a basic first aid kit! Today I’m going to tell you a little about why you need one and share a little about my personal favorite pulse ox...
by Kristy R | Jul 5, 2017 | Health & Beauty
If you are feeling like you need a breather, you might need a few tips and tricks to destress and unwind. I have been feeling very crazy busy lately and just don’t have much time to think about myself much. Then I start to feel my own anxiety rise over things it...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 30, 2017 | For the Home, Health & Beauty
This post was sponsored by Lasko. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. There are two stages in a woman’s life when hormones can make summer without central AC absolutely miserable: pregnancy and menopause. One gives you a sweet little bundle of joy when...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 27, 2017 | Health & Beauty, Yummy
This post was sponsored by Eat Smart as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Eating smart and clean shouldn’t be so hard. Yet sometimes, I feel like I need a degree in molecular biology or...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 21, 2017 | Health & Beauty, Kids & Family
This is a sponsored post for which I’ve received free product and/or compensation, but the opinions are 100% my own. Guess what? School’s out for summer! You totally just sang that song in your head, didn’t you? No more 6AM alarm clocks and 7:05 mad dashes out...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 14, 2017 | Health & Beauty
There’s kind of a Catch-22 when it comes to chronic pain and exercise. I have horrible back problems, and I know that if I exercised more, I could probably build up some of the muscles, stretch things out a bit and relieve some of the constant pressure. On the...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 2, 2017 | Health & Beauty
Have you heard about all the health benefits of curcumin? It’s kind of the “spice du jour.” Every few months, a new food pops up as the “wonder food” of the day. Acai berries, kale, pumpkin, even my beloved coffee all had their time in...
by Kristy R | Apr 26, 2017 | Health & Beauty
I don’t sleep enough and I need to know how to get rid of under eye dark circles! There I said it, out loud for the world to hear. Ok maybe that is pretty much everyone, right? While I’d love to think of myself as a beauty blogger, I often opt for the “natural is...