by Nicole Etolen | Aug 29, 2019 | Yummy, Back to School
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, Inspirational Quotes
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 | Books, Back to School
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...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 18, 2019 | Back to School, Kids & Family
Send your kids back to school in style without wreaking havoc on the planet (or your budget!) thanks to these fantastic eco-friendly school supplies! Did you know that the average school uses around 250,000 pieces of paper in a year? More, actually, since that number...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 14, 2018 | Back to School, Recipes to Make, Yummy
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boar’s Head. All opinions are 100% mine. When I was in middle and high school, I made my own lunches out of necessity. My mom was a single mother who needed the extra time to get ready for work, and I was an...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 1, 2018 | Gift Ideas, Back to School
Want to give your child’s teachers something unique and handmade, but have about as much crafting talent as a puppy? I know the feeling! Thanks to talented crafters on Etsy, though, you can still give your child’s teacher something useful and meaningful...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 5, 2018 | Gift Ideas, Back to School
Want to show your child’s new teachers just how much you appreciate them? Give them gifts that they can actually use! Don’t worry, you can still make them yourself with these fun back to school crafts! Can you believe we’re talking back to school...
by Nicole Etolen | May 24, 2018 | Kids & Family, Back to School
End of the year state testing has pretty much ruined the education system. As many of you may know, I typically opt my son out of our standardized tests. I’ve been doing it since 3rd grade, the first year students take the test in PA. I still remember when he...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 19, 2017 | Back to School, Health & Beauty
I partnered with Lysol to share these things that healthy classrooms have in common. All opinions are my own. Back to school season may be just about over, but another busy season looms just over the horizon. I’m not talking about the holidays (although those...
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...
