by Nicole Etolen | Aug 10, 2016 | Kids & Family, Back to School
So, I just looked at my son’s school calendar and realized that he heads back to school in less than three weeks. I’m kind of freaking out here! I thought he’d go back after Labor Day, but nope, he goes back on the 29th. I have absolutely nothing...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 9, 2016 | Books, Back to School
Want to help your tweens study like pros? You’re going to love Big Fat Notebooks! They’re like having all the notes from the smartest kid in the class right at your fingertips. These are seriously the coolest study aides I’ve ever seen! I partnered...
by Nicole Etolen | May 25, 2016 | Back to School, Kids & Family
Jacob is moving up to middle school next school year and I’m spending the summer doing a few things to help him prepare. It’s a pretty big change. He’ll be going from having two teachers to having one for every single subject. He’ll be meeting...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 18, 2016 | Back to School
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Heart Association. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m going to cut right to the chase: our children’s physical education opportunities in school are just not cutting it anymore. Despite the fact...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 8, 2015 | Back to School, Tech Time
Can you believe I’m the mom of a 5th grader? I can’t! Jacob was in 1st grade when I started Pretty Opinionated! Back then, I wasn’t even thinking about things like after-school activities, cell phones and letting him walk home from the bus stop. Now,...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 3, 2015 | Back to School
Remember last week, I told you how I was just finishing up back to school lunch supplies for my super picky eater? Well, I’m done…I think! You never know, I could see something else that he absolutely needs down the line. For now, though, I’m...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 2, 2015 | Back to School
This post is brought to you by Schick®. All opinions are my own. Now that most college students are back in school, it’s time to start thinking about care packages! I loved getting those little boxes when I was away at college. While there are so many routes you...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 2, 2015 | Back to School
Last week I told you all about how important it is to collect Box Tops for Education, and how easy they are to find at Walmart. I also shared with you some of my own issues with remembering to actually send them in to Jacob’s school. This year, I’m trying...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 31, 2015 | Back to School, Kids & Family
This post is brought to you by Tyson®. All opinions are my own. Want to help make a huge difference for your school with just a click of a button? Nominate them for a chance to win $1,000 worth of extra Tyson Project A+™ labels! Remember last week I told you all about...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 28, 2015 | Back to School, Kids & Family
We are down to the wire with back to school shopping! Jacob starts on Monday and I’m STILL not ready! I finally have all the basics: pencils, folders, backpack, shoes. Now, though, it’s time to start thinking lunch! Since I have the pickiest eater on the...
