The Halloween Candy Conundrum


So far in 2012, I’ve lost 114 pounds. I’ve been really happy with my success, I’ve made a lot of changes in my lifestyle and eating habits. Now it’s October. And I’m struggling. It’s Halloween candy season. There is something about Halloween candy that’s insatiable for me. The variety, the nostalgia, the candies that you […]

Hi, I’m Nicole


In preparation for my 3rd BlogHer conference, I wanted to give a little updated bio for my new friends visiting the site. I began blogging in 2002, and this is my personal/memoir blog. My love for writing began when I was 13 years old. My family moved from Portland, Oregon to Salt Lake City, Utah, […]

June Update


Last weekend I went to a blogging conference, passed out business cards, and hung my head in shame that I had not updated my blog in SIX WEEKS (what kind of blogger am I??) So now I am writing to rectify this. In my defense, I have posted at Beauty and the Bypass a few […]

Flashback Friday – “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors


There are few pop guitar riffs from the early 1990’s that are more recognizable than “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors.With a rhythmic drum beat, groovin’ guitars and lots of “Yeahhhhhhs” in the song, how could you not sing and dance along? I remember the first time I heard the song on Z100 in 1992, and […]

Review: Fresh Produce Clothes


I was recently contacted by a representative for Fresh Produce Clothes, a California fashion retailer. Having lost some weight, I’ve been excited to have new things to wear in my wardrobe. I was told to go on the website and pick anything I wanted. How cool is that? The Fresh Produce site was full of unique […]

Winner – Breathing Space Blogger Retreat Ticket


Congrats to June Haskell, AKA Simply June, who is the winner of the ticket to Breathing Space Blogger Retreat.  Her entry simply said, “Relax? What’s that?” I think everyone feels that way to a point. I’m excited that Breathing Space is in less than two weeks! Can’t wait to have fun, enjoy the company of […]

Giveaway – Breathing Space Blogger Retreat


Have you heard about Breathing Space blogger retreat? It is a 2 day gathering of bloggers to relax, get to know each other, and fun held in Utah’s Daybreak Community in South Jordan. Not only will bloggers get to learn new things and have a fun time, they will be able to have a “bed and […]