by Nicole Etolen | Mar 15, 2021 | Books
If you’re looking for some great ideas on how to remember what you read, I’ve got you covered! From hi-tech book trackers to screen-free logs, I’ve tried it all over the years. Here are my favorite methods below. Just a quick note: I came across this...
by Nicole Etolen | Sep 28, 2020 | Random
Banned books Week kicked off yesterday, September 27th, and runs through October 3rd. This year’s theme, “Censorship is a Dead End. Find Your Freedom to Read,” reminds us that censorship serves no purpose except to limit exploration and block our access to...
by Nicole Etolen | Feb 24, 2020 | Lifestyle
Thanks to the internet and an entire universe of information always just a click away, it’s never been easier to learn something new every day. In fact, it’s almost overwhelmingly easy! Where do you begin? Here’s a hint: it’s not on some poorly...
by Nicole Etolen | Jan 13, 2020 | Lifestyle
Looking for self-discovery journal prompts that encourage you to really think about the type of person you are? Tired of the same old “who am I” and “what do I like about myself” questions? Read on for 100 ideas that are actually fun to answer!...
by Nicole Etolen | Dec 18, 2019 | Books, Gift Ideas
Get ready to organize your entire life with these brilliant calendars and planners for 2020! Grab your favorites for yourself (trust me, you’ll want more than one) or buy a bunch to give out as last-minute gifts. *Heads up: Workman Publishing sent me a huge box...
by Nicole Etolen | Oct 29, 2019 | Books, Giveaways
I partnered with Disney Book Group to share the news about The Fowl Twins by Eoin Colfer, in stores November 5, 2019. All opinions are always my own. It’s been just around seven years since we said goodbye to Artemis Fowl. What was originally...
by Nicole Etolen | Aug 18, 2019 | Back to School, Kids & Family
Send your kids back to school in style without wreaking havoc on the planet (or your budget!) thanks to these fantastic eco-friendly school supplies! Did you know that the average school uses around 250,000 pieces of paper in a year? More, actually, since that number...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 14, 2019 | Blogging
Sad that you missed the last Stencil deal on AppSumo? Good news, sunshine! It’s back for a limited time! Once again, you can get a lifetime membership to one of the easiest photo editing services for just $49. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this deal!...
by Nicole Etolen | May 13, 2019 | Books, Summer Reading, What to Read
It’s time for another summer reading list! This one is all about middle grade tweens and young teens. Read on for the top 50 epic books from every genre that will keep them reading all season long! Of all the summer reading lists that I write each year, the...
by Nicole Etolen | Nov 17, 2018 | Entertainment, Fashion, Gift Ideas
I’ve been on a major Harry Potter binge-fest lately. I recently re-read all of the books and just made my way through all of the movies again. I’m also looking forward to seeing Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald next week. As much as I’d...
