by Nicole Etolen | Sep 15, 2015 | Books, Kids & Family
Today I’m sharing a great post from Jennifer Schreiber, the author of Monday at Jelly Roll Dog Park, a brand new kids book that teaches kids about bullying through lovable characters and beautiful illustrations. I’ll let the author herself tell you a bit...
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 Emily O'Hara | Sep 7, 2015 | Kids & Family
As summer tapers off the mornings are starting to cool down around here. The first thing my kids do when they wake up is head downstairs and burrow under a blanket to keep warm while they watch a show. Their Comfy Critters have found a new home snuggled up with them...
by Emily O'Hara | Sep 4, 2015 | Kids & Family
Whether they’re heading back to school or staying overnight at the grandparents’, it’s nice for little ones to have at least one good backpack they are comfortable wearing. Not only does it make them feel good to have all their belongings in a bag of their...
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...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 27, 2015 | Back to School
Have you started collecting Box Tops for Education yet? If not, now is as good a time as any to start! Jacob goes back to school in a few days. The PTO always sends the first letter about Box Tops home with their welcome packet, to remind us how beneficial they are to...
