Nicole

Hello, I'm Nicole, an engineer by degree but a creative at heart! I am the author of this family, lifestyle blog.

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Welcoming Summer

The first day of summer began this past weekend, and is usually the beginning of a season of celebration for my family and I. My birthday and Father’s Day occur just before the beginning of summer so we look at…

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Pretty, Young & Thirty

I’m officially an online business owner!  It feels surreal.   I recently launched my very first online shop, Pretty, Young & Thirty, and it currently includes mugs, totes and cell phone covers.  I have such a huge vision for this…

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How to Raise An Adult

I received a copy of How to Raise an Adult to provide an honest review.   Visit HowToRaiseAnAdult.com to purchase your copy of the book.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I remember being left at home at such a…

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Early [Self-Love] Education | #LoveYourCurls

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Just like early childhood education is important for a child’s growth and development. I believe that early self-love education is important for a child’s self esteem and confidence. One of the things I talk about…

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Reflections of a Traveling-Working Mom

I’ve recently become a traveling-working mom; emphasis on traveling.  I’ll be referring to myself as such quite a bit as I’d sort of like to write a series of posts about my “adventures”, for as long as this journey lasts.…

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Facebook Fan Page Outreach is Dead – 3 Reasons Why You Should Keep it …

1 At this point, I’m sure most are aware of the fact that Facebook has changed their algorithm yet again. They have done so in such a way that organic reach is basically nonexistent.  They want fan page owners to…

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Simple Prayers – How to Pray without Ceasing

1   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I’ve always been a prayer. Of course, there are times when my prayer life is better than others.  There are also times that require that my prayers be deep, thoughtful and specific. But,…

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An Ode to my Husband on his 30th Birthday

Going forward, I’ll officially start to refer to you as my “old man” in conversation! As thirty approached, I listened during pillow talk as you second guessed yourself and what you’ve done with the life you’ve been given, and was…

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Planning Short Family Trips – Five Things to Consider

My family and I recently traveled to Biltmore Estates in Asheville, NC. We had a marvelous time and I look forward to visiting again. We planned the trip as a one day, overnight visit; driving up early in the morning…

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Be Encouraged, Motherless Mothers

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I lost my mother while pregnant.  My child(ren) will never know her in the physical sense, and that jars me to my soul.  It’s like they’re both missing out on something so great; a relationship…

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Our Trip to Biltmore Estates (In Photos)

My family and I recently traveled to Biltmore Estates in Asheville, NC. We had such a marvelous time and I truly look forward to visiting again.  I want to share a few tips about planning a fun-filled, kid-friendly trip to…

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