by Kristy R | Feb 3, 2017 | Gift Ideas, Lifestyle
The art of letter writing is still alive and well, and these gorgeous stationery sets will get you started!. There is something about cracking open a new set of notecards and a fresh pen. My letters always get a little loopier and my thoughts just unwind on the page....
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 31, 2017 | Lifestyle
How do you encourage your kids to follow their dreams in a world so full of uncertainty? What if you know those dreams will take them down a tough road filled with harrowing twists, staggering turns and stiff competition around every corner? When I was a kid, I wanted...
by Kristy R | Jan 16, 2017 | Lifestyle, Save Money
I love apps that save me money for doing almost nothing! Some of my favorite apps pay me money in cash, gift cards and other rewards. Other apps keep me from spending unnecessary cash by giving me coupons on the spot for groceries, or retail stores. Add a little extra...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 5, 2017 | Lifestyle
So, this happened… Yesterday, after a tree fell and took out four power lines on my road, I spent half the day teaching myself some valuable new survival skills and pretending that I was living in the 1800s. Well, to an extent, lol. I had a fully-charged Kindle...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 2, 2017 | Lifestyle
This post is sponsored by Walmart to share the news about their new Walmart Grocery pickup & delivery service. All opinions are my own. Ever wish you could do all your grocery shopping from the comfort of your home in your jammies, then just pop over to the store...
by Kristy R | Dec 30, 2016 | Lifestyle, Save Money
When my bank card starts to feel a bit too hot, it’s time for me to take a step back and find a few ways to save money. Over the years I’ve tried a lot of different frugal ideas from couponing, to making my own cleaning products and eating at home more often. While...
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by Nicole Etolen | Dec 21, 2016 | Lifestyle
Ever wondered where all our Christmas traditions came from? Today, Jen Lutz, a writer for TreeClassics, shares the inspiration behind the many ways we celebrate the season. Don’t miss the awesome infographic at the bottom! The Christmas traditions we practice...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 26, 2016 | Lifestyle
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Serta for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you comfortable in your bedroom? I mean REALLY comfortable? Up until I got my Serta, I sure wasn’t! I spent pretty much every night tossing and turning, every...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 2, 2016 | Lifestyle
This post is brought to you by Niagara Water. All opinions are my own. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been a great lover of written words. A logophile, if you will. I was always a bit awkward at expressing myself through speech. I talk super-fast when...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 11, 2016 | Kids & Family, Lifestyle
This post is brought to you by Bounty. All opinions are my own. Hope. If you think about it, it’s the driving force behind everything we do as humans. We hope others have a nice day. We hope they feel better soon when they’re sick. We hope everything is okay when they...
