by Nicole Etolen | Nov 1, 2017 | Lifestyle
With Thanksgiving just 23 days away (it’s early this year, isn’t it?), now is a good time to focus on the little things that make life so wonderful. I know I need to take a step back and find the joy in life. I’ve been crazy stressed out lately. My...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 7, 2017 | Entertainment, Lifestyle
This Halloween, think outside the masquerade ball and throw a bash that will have everyone talking! While a murder mystery party is a great idea for any time of the year, it’s especially perfect for Halloween! Read on for some great tips on hosting the ultimate...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 6, 2017 | Lifestyle, Yummy
BBQs are one of my favorite things about summer! Food just seems to taste extra tasty when it cooked on a grill, don’t you think? My husband loves cooking out, so we eat a lot BBQ food! Plus, my family has thrown more than its share of outdoor parties over the...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 4, 2017 | Lifestyle, Entertainment
Whatever happened to ice-cream socials? They were like THE thing to do back in the day, weren’t they? I’ve never actually been to one, but I totally think it’s time to bring them back! I even found some super cute and fun party essentials to really...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 19, 2017 | Lifestyle
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. While most of us that fall into the low-income bracket have learned to survive on very little, actually thriving on a tight...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 6, 2017 | Lifestyle, Tips & Crafts
Unless you’re allergic to them, I think we can all admit that the return of flowers is one of the best things about spring. I’ve never been a fan of longer days (I prefer the night) or hot weather (I’m a fall breeze kind of gal), but I do love all...
by Nicole Etolen | Mar 15, 2017 | Lifestyle
I haven’t done a Wordless Wednesday post in ages upon ages. You guys know I’m not so good at the “wordless” part! However, I’m about 5 hours away from getting slammed with that ginormous snow storm that is hitting the Northeast...
by Kristy R | Mar 1, 2017 | Lifestyle, Entertainment, Inspirational Quotes
Marilyn Monroe had so many inspiring quotes over the course of her life. Despite often being painted as the happy blonde bombshell in movies, Marilyn was often in her personal life struggling with life’s extreme highs and lowest lows. Now long after her death in 1962,...
by Kristy R | Feb 23, 2017 | Lifestyle, Inspirational Quotes
The world has felt like an exceptionally sharp place lately, but I thought these quotes about strength and courage could help all of us. One of the things I like to do for myself when I’m feeling frustrated, upset or just downtrodden is to try to refocus my...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 21, 2017 | Lifestyle
This post is brought to you in partnership with Basic Invite, your destination for all your graduation invitation needs. All opinions are my own. I know it may not seem like it, but graduation season is right around the corner, my friends! If you want to throw an...
