by Nicole Etolen | Jun 20, 2013 | Health & Beauty
This is a sponsored post by me on behalf of Lifescript.com. All opinions on coping with depression, and everything else, are my own. For the majority of my life, starting around age 13, I’ve suffered from clinical depression, which is apparently fancier than...
by Audrey | Jun 15, 2013 | Health & Beauty
Summer vacation screams outdoor activities. You might think it is impossible to actually gain weight when the entire season revolves around fun in the sun, but not all summer activities involve an intense workout on the soccer field or laps in the pool. After all,...
by Nicole Etolen | May 20, 2013 | Health & Beauty
Don’t let the “pre” part fool you, preeclampsia is a potentially fatal disease that affects about 5% of all pregnancies. Learning the signs of this “scarier than it sounds” condition can help save both your life and that of your baby....
by Nicole Etolen | May 18, 2013 | Health & Beauty
This post brought to you by Tree Hut. All opinions are 100% mine. I live in sandals and flip flops during the summer, so I want my feet to be pretty! The thing is, I have really rough heels and I have to spend a lot of time caring for them year round to get them...
by Nicole Etolen | May 6, 2013 | Health & Beauty
“Come on, Jacob, breathe baby. Breathe on your own. You can do it! For most new moms, the first sound they’ll hear is that of their baby crying out a greeting to the world. He may sound angry, as in “why did you tear me from my comfy bed?” He...
by Nicole Etolen | May 4, 2013 | Health & Beauty, Kids & Family
Talking to your children about drugs and alcohol is never easy, but it’s so important to make sure you do it before their peers have a chance to influence them. Here are five tips to help get the conversation started and keep it going until you’re sure...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 25, 2013 | Health & Beauty, Mother's Day
A day at the spa is the perfect way to wind down after a busy week, but they can be a little costly. I know I can’t afford to head off to even a single spa day at this point, let alone a whole weekend! If sending your mother (or wife, sister, or anyone else you...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 16, 2013 | Health & Beauty, Blogging
Work at home stress making you wish you could go back to the office? Check out three reasons why it’s so stressful, plus 6 tips to banish WAHM stress for good! I’ve been a work-at-home mom for about a decade now, and let me tell you, it’s just as...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 8, 2013 | Health & Beauty
Unless you have a job that requires you to be up and moving all day, you probably spend a lot of time sitting at your desk. I know I do! As a blogger and freelance writer, I’d say 95% of my work life is spent in the same chair. It’s not even a comfortable...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 1, 2013 | Health & Beauty
If you recall, back in February I found out that I was selected to be part of the Shaklee180 Blogger program. It was very exciting, and I couldn’t wait to get started. Unfortunately, I’ve been a huge failure this first month. I got my stuff a little late,...
