by Nicole Etolen | Oct 17, 2019 | Kids & Family
Want to make sure you have treats that ALL kids can enjoy on Halloween? Make sure you keep a few non-candy goodies on hand! If you need inspiration for a few inexpensive ideas, I’ve got you covered. Read on for 20 candy-free ideas that are all treats and no...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 15, 2019 | Kids & Family
Two weeks ago, my son attended an assembly on what to do in the event of an active shooter, and the other day he had his first drill. When I asked my kid, “What did you learn in school today,” his response was, “How to not get shot.”...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 30, 2019 | Kids & Family, Lifestyle
When it comes to picking out Halloween costumes, you really never can go wrong with characters from the Wizarding World! JK Rowlings’ masterpiece series was populated with so many outstanding characters that you could go with a Harry Potter Halloween theme for...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 18, 2019 | Entertainment, Kids & Family
Once again, research proves what we moms of gamers already knew: violent video games DO NOT make for violent kids. In other words, playing games like COD, Borderlands, or CS:GO won’t turn your teens into raging psychopaths. Period. Read on for the details about...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 17, 2019 | Entertainment, Kids & Family
Finding free streaming content isn’t exactly a challenge these days, especially with new services emerging every day. Finding GOOD free streaming content for kids that isn’t loaded with inappropriate ads? That’s where it gets tricky. Fortunately,...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 16, 2019 | Giveaways, Kids & Family
*Entenmann’s® Little Bites® provided coupons & a gift card so that I could try the product and share my thoughts and information about the product. All opinions and ideas are my own. If back to school season is totally stressing out your kids, I’ve got a few...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 1, 2019 | Kids & Family, Tech Time
A few months back, we talked about how a recent massive study showed that video games don’t make kids more violent. Today, I have good news for tech-loving teens and their “permissive” parents. A recent study published in the Clinical Psychological...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 29, 2019 | Back to School, Yummy
Want to make your kids a lunch that’s delicious and that they’ll actually want to eat, but don’t want to go with another boring sandwich? A wrap is a fabulous alternative! Check out five ideas that kids will love! A few tips before we get to the wraps. First, if you...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 26, 2019 | Back to School
With kids heading back to classrooms all over the country this week, I thought now would be the perfect time to share some of my favorite back to school quotes that inspire a passion for learning! Print them out and put them on your fridge, bulletin boards or at your...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 23, 2019 | Back to School, Books
Think Usborne Books are mostly for little kids? Think again! Their robust catalog features some amazing selections for our older middle-grade kiddos! If you’re looking for a few great educational books to supplement your schooling curriculum or just want to pick...
