by Nicole Etolen | Aug 14, 2015 | Books, Lifestyle
Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite quick relaxation techniques for busy moms. These tips are things you can do in 5-10 minutes, from checking out funny animals to getting creative with adult coloring pages! Read on to check them out! I’m on vacation...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 4, 2015 | Lifestyle
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Scott Tube-Free. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s National Simplify Your Life Week and I’m in the middle of a panic attack. I’ve completely over-scheduled my life to the point that I literally...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 27, 2015 | Inspirational Quotes, Lifestyle
Since it’s my birthday, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite inspirational quotes about magic. I’ve always believed in the mystical, magical and arcane, but I’m not really even talking about THAT kind of magic, per se. I’m talking...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 21, 2015 | Lifestyle
This summer must-haves post is brought to you by Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Spray Moisturizer. All opinions are my own. Summer may be half over, but it’s finally just starting to heat up here in my area. In fact, we JUST went to the pool for the first...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 14, 2015 | For the Home, Lifestyle
Summer is party season in so many ways. Between the BBQs, graduation parties, “bon voyage” parties for teens going to college, family reunions and so on, it seems like these three months are just one party after another. All those parties can wreak havoc...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 23, 2015 | Lifestyle
This road trip essentials for single moms post is brought to you by Fisher Nut Exactly Snack Bites. All opinions are my own. Planning a road trip with kids when you have a partner to help you out is hard enough. Planning a trek with kids solo? Eeek! Whether...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 10, 2015 | Lifestyle, Pets
I rarely do Wordless Wednesday posts, mostly because I forget the meme exists. Also because I don’t like the whole idea of being “wordless.” I’m not capable of it! So here’s a sort of Wordless Wednesday post instead! Insanely cute kittens...
by Nicole Etolen | May 14, 2015 | Lifestyle
This post is sponsored by Similac. I was compensated for this post but all opinions are my own. Sometimes motherhood feels a little too much like high school, don’t you think? It seems like there’s a “clique” for every type of parenting. Breast feeding versus formula...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 27, 2015 | Lifestyle, Mother's Day
This post is brought to you by Hallmark. All opinions are my own. This Mother’s Day, Hallmark has issued a challenge that I absolutely love. They’re daring all of us to put our hearts to paper and really tell our moms what they mean to us. I’m not talking the simple...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 21, 2015 | Lifestyle
Have you heard about Team SCA? They’re an amazing all-woman sailing crew competing in the Volvo Ocean Race, one of the world’s toughest sporting challenges. Over 250 female atheletes from all over the globe applied to be a part of Team SCA, but only 15...