by Nicole Etolen | Mar 27, 2019 | Gift Ideas, Mother's Day
This year, I’m all about the Mother’s Day gift ideas for gardeners. My mom really got into gardening last year, and this year she’s planning to go even bigger with it! I bought her some things for it way back at Christmas, but now that the season is...
by Nicole Etolen | May 9, 2018 | Gift Ideas, Mother's Day
Mother’s Day may be wrapping up at the end of this week, but mom deserves special gifts year round, don’t you think? Whether it’s for her birthday, an anniversary, or just because, these 3 unique gifts will help her relax and feel pampered! ...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 26, 2018 | Adult Coloring Books, Gift Ideas, Mother's Day
Think coloring is just for kids? Think again! The adult coloring book industry is booming right now, so you’ll find a huge selection on the market. Has your mom just started coloring? Find a present that helps her with her hobby. Coloring gifts come in all shapes...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 19, 2018 | Gift Ideas, Mother's Day
Want to get mom an amazing gift but don’t really have a huge budget? I’m sharing some of my favorite Mother’s Day gift ideas under $20! With something for every personality, you’ll find just the right gift for your favorite mom! Mother’s...
by Nicole Etolen | May 5, 2015 | Books, Gift Ideas, Mother's Day
Have you heard of The Book of Everyone? It’s pretty much the coolest personalized book gift for grownups ever. The company was such a huge hit in the UK. Now, they’ve crossed “the pond” and landed here in the US! That’s right, we can...
by Emily O'Hara | May 5, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Health & Beauty, Mother's Day
I consider myself pretty low maintenance when it comes to skin care and cosmetics. I stick to a particular brand of department store makeup because it does well with my skin. A couple purchases a year and I’m good to go. I still use a simple oil free acne cleanser in...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 30, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Health & Beauty, Mother's Day
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s sort of “Mother’s Day gift ideas from the spa week” here on Pretty Opinionated. I’m not sure I planned that, it just kind of happened. I do LOVE spa products! Today’s treat for mom comes from...
by Emily O'Hara | Apr 29, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Mother's Day
I have seen Merle Norman cosmetic studios in various towns I’ve lived in growing up, and never knew the story behind the name. It turns out that Merle Norman is a company that has been around forever. It was founded in Los Angeles in 1931 by Merle Nethercutt Norman...
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 27, 2015 | Gift Ideas, Health & Beauty, Mother's Day, Tips & Crafts
Remember when you were little and all mom wanted was a lovely DIY handmade gift from your heart? Well, that really hasn’t changed. Mother’s Day gifts from the heart are still the most meaningful of all. I’ve never been particularly good at drawing,...
