ScentBird

I was itching to try something new for the month of August, or as my mother would say “money was burning a hole in my wallet” and I wanted to be adventurous! I’ve seen alot of ads on my phone for ScentBird (you know how these phones listen to EVERYTHING WE SAY!) and decided to give it a try!.

Scentbird offers monthly subscriptions to new fragrances for perfumes and you can also get candles! (My Bath and Body Works people will love this).

I ended up choosing Bright Poppy which was recommended based on my favorite scents. From the description of the scent I thought I would like, little did I know I would LOVE it. I was so amazed at how great it complimented me and accurate the scent was described.

It’s been an entire month and there is STILL perfume in my travel size “sample” ( I used quotations because honestly this is more than just a sample ). If your like me enjoy new beautiful scents, I highly recommend Scentbird. You will not be disappointed with this $15.99/month being spent.

Check it out today: https://www.scentbird com/r/d/scentbirduser13776258

A Rough Mommy Day

Today was not the first rough mommy day, but today reminded me of a lot of commoner situations so I thought I’d share mine.

I have two kids, ages 7 and 2! Fun ages.. haha. Not. But kids grow to fast and I enjoy each day and each tantrum. They are both sick! This is something I can handle, people get sick and I consider myself a pretty good care taker. We had to go to the store (Walmart to be even more specific) to get soup and some children’s medicine, as we were waiting in the long line to check out ( and you know Walmart only has two cashiers no matter what time of day 😑) my son gets this strange, scared look on his face.. I knew that watery look. He was gone throw up and sure enough he did…. right into my hands. As I went to find paper towel and a trash can to throw away all the yuckiness piled into my palms he throws up again and this time more and its every where and now everybody and there Mother’s are staring at us.

This is where the part turns from a rough mommy day, to a day we’re my faith is restored in humanity. As I clean up the throw up from myself, my son, and the floor, a CROWD of mothers come to show support. One bought my son a ginger ale to settle his stomach, another bought my daughter some candy to distract her from the madness. And another told me how I will get through this day. I started out extremely embarrassed by a situation in which I felt I had no control over and all eyes were on me, too feeling extremely great full and un-alone!

Today was a rough mommy day, today was also a day I will get through. I love all my helpful mothers. It’s takes a village. Thank you to my village at the grocery store today

– Enjoy a pic of my beautiful family, not sick 😷

BoxyCharm September Box

I got my September box in 5 days ago but never had time to actually use any of it until today! Rough rough week and this was the perfect down time pick-me-up. Makeup is a beautiful peaceful escape for me that lets me explore different sides of ME.

Anyway onto the Box! I’m happy to say that I’m still in love with BoxyCharm and the value of the products I get. I’m pretty sure I will never have to re-use eyeshadow brushes if I keep receiving them in my boxes every month!! Not a bad thing in my opinion.

1st product: Violet Voss – Essentials Eyeshadow Pallet, the colors are beautiful but you will definitely have to use primer before applying. MSRP: $29.00

Moda – 5 Pc Brush Kit: angled perfectly, the tips are soft and they are skinny! I have had really thick brushes and they don’t get the job done as well. MSRP: $27.95

Hank & Henry – Blickity Black Eye Liner: the felt tip feels like velvet and stays a deep black throughout the day with out fading, it’s honestly better than the Stila liquid eyeliner I bought and would be half the price! MSRP: $20.00

Dr Brandt – Hydro Biotic Sleeping Mask: this creamy mask was perfect for my skin, I have problems with irritation and redness and when I woke up my skin was soft, smelled great, a free of irritation. This is definitely worth it’s price and hands down the best things in the September Box. MSRP: $52.00

Last but not least, Billon Dollar Brow – The MicroBlade Effect: Brow Pen – I am not the best with eyebrows at ALL but this was beyond easy to use. I am in AWE at how fitting this pen was for my eyebrows and actually looked like hairs. MSRP: $18.00

If all of this sounds amazing to you (which it should) head over to BoxyCharm.com and start a subscription, don’t forget to us my code Nicole-ZMJATEVB

BoxyCharm Look #1

So I want to make this SUPER clear upfront, I am not a MUA! A make up enthusiast? Yes, Amateur? Yes lol I recently wrote about my first experience using BoxyCharm and why, if you haven’t read it please do!

I never got around to showing off the makeup itself on me. Before applying my foundation I used the Illuminating Face Oil by Wander Beauty. Did you know it’s shimmery pink? Kinda crazy, kinda cool, I really enjoyed plus it had a beautiful scent. Setting my face with the Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder was lovely, I didn’t feel cakey because it was very light weight AND it didn’t get all over my bathroom floor which happens to me a lot with other products.

I decided to use the Natural Goddess eyes shadow pallet by Butter London, all of the colors were to die for and the shade Femme Fatale (like a turquoise) kept calling my name. All of the shades are nicely pigmented but for me there was a lot of fall out. Still had no problems using the pallet

I used my very hot pink eyeshadow from Ace Beaute in the corners of my eyes. Truthfully I thought it was going to be a little lighter but still worked for me. I can definitely see myself doing my entire eye lid this color 🔮 I accentuated them with the Tarte – Big Ego Mascara.

I am extremely happy with the August BoxyCharm Box, can’t wait to keep using, exploring, and growing with this make-up. Check out more of my looks @ReadWriteThruMe and @NikkiNikkiNikki___ on Instagram 🥰💋💞

Oh! And by the way, MY NEXT BOX IS ALMOST HERE!

Bill Hodges Trilogy: by Stephen King – Book Review

I took a hiatus from social media for a while but recently got back into twitter, the writing community is one of my favorites there. Today i seen a tweet asking “What was the first book that made you fall in love with reading?” Instantly i thought of the Bill Hodges trilogy.

I’ve read a lot of books even as a tiny teen, TV wasn’t much of an option with 6 siblings fighting over TV time so Stephen King was my refugee. Being a favored author of mine i jumped at every book he put out. This Trilogy was the tipping point of the ice berg to make me talk non-stop about fictional character’s to people who didn’t even like reading. I believed, and still believe that even if you are not some one who like’s to read, you will certainly find the love of reading through these books.

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A dark, twisted, beguiling thriller. Mr. Mercedes had me shuddering from the very beginning. The depraved scenes that caught my attention were exactly what i was hoping for in a Stephen King Novel. As Bill Hodges obsession with capturing nemesis Brady Hartsfield grows, so does your’s. With the perfectly woven moments between the two, setting up all your hopes then heart breathtakingly tearing them down. Brady seemingly getting away with his heinous acts needs more. Tantalizing Detective Hodges until he has no choice but to do the right thing, knowing hes the only who has a shot at stopping him. When he gets involved, he will stop at nothing to bring down Brady. The race against the clock has started because Hartfield’s will stop at nothing to make a name for himself.

5 stars – loved this book! i really didn’t think it could get any better.. and then i found out there was more books.

Finders Keeper (Part 2 of the Bill Hodges trilogy)

I actually read this series out of order and still loved this book. It was amazing by itself, seeing repeat characters is the cherry on top. After reading the 1st part of the series (second) it made even more sense and was even more exciting.

Brady Hartsfield’s first act of terror killed many people and crippled the a city that was already going through a financial crisis, only adding more fuel to fire for families, especially Pete Saubers.
Morris Bellamy is set to be released from prison soon, a day every prisoner is hopeful for, but unlike other prisoners, Bellamy will be going home to his hidden treasure… or so he thinks.
Pete Saubers, a bright student with a bright future knows college is a far sight with the financial troubles his family is going through, college might be but a dream, until he stumbles on a gold mine.
Now its Pete and his families live’s that are on the line that Bill Hodges and his idiosyncratic team have to save from the vengeful, menacing Morris.

Honestly if i could rate this book a 10 it would, it deserved more than 5 stars and is going down as one of my favorite books. ❤

The End of Watch (3rd book in the Bill Hodges trilogy

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You would think after being knocked into a vegetative state, where doctors say full recovery is slim to none, Brady Hartsfield’s reign of terror would be over. But it is just a new beginning. Stephen King brings the super natural, thrilling nature out of this crime novel full storm. Although on the outside, Brady seems done for, he is still in there. Mind strong and working diligently to finish what he started. If Bill Hodges and his gang don’t figure out something it will be their lives and the lives of children on the line. The mind is a powerful tool, this is heavily prevalent with the “End Of Watch”. Seeing the evil that lies behind the mind and influences that cause destruction.

By the sea
By the sea
By the beautiful sea
You and me
You and me
Oh how happy we’ll be

I did really like this book, and i gave the 1st two 5 stars… but 4.5 stars just because the ending wasn’t as great to me!! It got a little dull at times but was still amazing. ❤ Stephen king is a genius.

These books have a place high on my book shelf and i hope you take the time to read and love them too!

Read more reviews on my Instagram and twitter: @readwritethrume