by Nicole Etolen | Mar 6, 2012 | Health & Beauty
Regular readers may know that I’m becoming quite the skin care aficionado these days. It sort of happened by accident. Before starting Pretty Opinionated, I did a lot of freelance articles on skin care, but never really spent much time actually trying different...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 25, 2012 | Health & Beauty
My mom used to make soap and body products,and Shea butter was one of the main ingredients that she used. I loved having it in the house because it’s so easy to scoop out a bit and rub it on a dry patch. She gave up her business a few years ago, after she broke...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 21, 2012 | Health & Beauty, Tips & Crafts
I am a firm believer in the power of small steps when it comes to promoting a healthy lifestyle. I’m a work-at-home single mom, I barely have enough time to wash my hair every day! I do, however, have time to squeeze in a quick walk, call a good friend to vent,...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 18, 2012 | Health & Beauty
Have you ever wandered into the supplements aisle of any given mass-market retailer with little more than a vague idea of what you wanted, only to get frustrated and leave empty-handed? I have. If I’m looking for a specific vitamin or mineral, I’m usually...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 14, 2012 | For the Home, Health & Beauty
I play video games with Jacob just about every day, so I spend a lot of time sitting on the floor. I’m one of those people that has to sit at an exact angle and distance from the TV in order to feel comfortable while playing games, so sitting on the couch just...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 11, 2012 | Health & Beauty
I signed up to be a Boogie Wipe Ambassador a while back, and recently received an email telling me I was approved. Actually, I’m a Saline Soothers Ambassador, as the company recently came out with what I consider to be the “grown-up” version of their...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 5, 2012 | Health & Beauty
Update for those who are reaching this page by searching for how to redeem the KYRestaurant.com certificate: Please note that I do not work for KY or Restaurant.com. I did a review with them last year, but I am not affiliated with them in any other way. Since...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 1, 2012 | Health & Beauty
Winter is super rough on my skin, and I make it even rougher by taking frequent hot baths. While scorching hot water is very relaxing, it’s not exactly good for dry skin. During the cold months, I need a steady supply of bath goodies to help keep my skin from...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 30, 2012 | Health & Beauty
While I don’t wear glasses myself (yet, I think I’m getting to the point where I may need them soon, at least for driving at night), just about everyone in my family does wear them. I know how difficult it can be to find frames that are attractive and...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 21, 2012 | Health & Beauty
As you all know by now, I’m trying to lose weight and get “bridesmaid-dress hot” by September. I’ve made a lot of healthy changes in my diet and activity level, and I’m doing pretty good I think! In order to monitor my progress, I needed...
