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Recent Amazon Purchases

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It’s been a while since I’ve done an Amazon purchases post so I thought I would share a round-up of my (very random) Amazon purchase history!

1. Zen Basil Seeds – I love these because they are packed full of a ton of great nutrients. They are actually similar to chia seeds in terms of texture. They have very little taste so I sprinkle them on anything and everything to add some fiber, iron, potassium – they are chock full of so many great nutrients.

2. Mouth Tape – This is the strangest thing I’ve bought on Amazon in a long time but I keep hearing about the benefits of using mouth to help get better sleep. It helps you breathe more intentionally through your nose thus allowing for more restful, deeper sleep. It took me a night or two to get used to wearing it, but I have noticed a slight difference in how much deeper I am sleeping.

3. Pure Magnesium Oil – In addition to the mouth tape, I had read that spraying magnesium oil on the bottom of your feet at night helps with sleep too. I’m not quite sure that it’s working as well as the mouth tape but I am going to finish the bottle and then see if I’ve noticed an overall difference in my sleep.

4. Bath Color Fizzies – I bought these colorful tabs for Miles to add to his science kit that I got him for the bath.

5. Jewelry Cleaner – I wanted something easy to use to clean my jewelry and this has SO many good reviews on Amazon. And for good reason – it really makes your jewelry sparkle!

6. La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water – I love this mist to use during my skincare routine! So hydrating and soothing.

7. Makeup Sponges – These are my all time favorite makeup sponges that I’ve been buying for years.

8. Jumbo Eyedroppers – I ordered these along with a science kit for Miles to play with in the bathtub. He absolutely loves it and stays in the bath forever mixing everything together.

9. Core Power Protein Drinks – These taste delicious and give me a great hit of protein in the afternoon when I’m hungry. I also add them to my coffee sometimes instead of creamer – a reader actually suggested this and I love it!

10. Pill Organizer – I constantly forgot if I have taken my daily medications and supplements so I bought this to help me keep track of everything.

11. Oil Pulling Mouthwash – I had heard about the benefits of oil pulling for so long and finally decided to try it. I only use it 3x a week but it makes my breath SO fresh and my teeth already look a bit whiter too!

12. Weighted Vest – I heard about the benefits of wearing a weighted vest during daily walks and even around the house from a menopause doctor that I follow on Instagram. It is supposed to help with bone density especially for women in perimenopause an and menopause. She recommends getting a vest that is 10% of your body weight.

13. Alarm Clock – Miles constantly wants to know what time it is so I ordered this for him to keep on his bedside table. You can change up the colors and it also can be used as an alarm clock (but Miles wakes up at a ridiculously early time every morning so we don’t it for that yet, womp womp). He really loves it though and carries it around the house so he always knows what time it is. LOL

14. Rechargeable Lighter – This lighter is absolutely amazing! It is rechargeable and doesn’t use any gas. I use it for all my candles and love the rose gold color too.

15. Water Lab – In addition to the eyedroppers and bath tablets, I ordered this science kit for Miles to play with in the bath. He LOVES it so much. He pretends he is mixing up his own potions in the bath.

16. Mini Humidifier – One of the best Amazon purchases I’ve made in a LONG time! This is only $10 and is the best tiny little humidifier that I keep on my desk while I’m working during the day.

17. Diary of a Pug book series – Miles wasn’t loving any books we were reading lately so I gave it a break for awhile because he never was interested anymore to read at night. But then I found this series (and he loves dogs, especially pugs) and he is OBSESSED with them! They have the cutest illustrations and the stories are adorable. I actually won’t let Stan read them to Miles because I never want to miss what is happening next. LOL

18. Tub Shelf – I don’t know why it took me so many years to find this but it has saved bathtime. The edge of the tub is never wide enough for Miles to put all of his toys on and inevitably water goes all over the floor. This shelf prevents that and he can put so many toys on it.

Everything I Read in March 2024

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Everything I Read in March 2024

Everything I Read in March 2024

1. What Lies Between Us

I am not quite sure if I liked this book or not if I’m being honest. It kept my attention and I really wanted to know how it ended but I was so frustrated throughout the entire story. Nina lives with her mother Maggie and seemingly have a normal mother/daughter relationship, until you realize that Maggie is chained to her bed and is Nina’s prisoner. Their story begins decades prior during Nina’s teenage years where Maggie has to make some horrific decisions to protect her daughter. Maggie never shares the real reason for her decisions which ultimately makes Nina hate her mother and blame her for the state of her life. Once you learn all the details of their life, my heart absolutely breaks for Maggie and I was so frustrated for her throughout the entire story. Rating: 7

2. First Lie Wins

The reviews I came across for this book were all over the place and I wasn’t sure I wanted to put it on my TBR (to be read) list but I did. I finally got around to it and really enjoyed it. It wasn’t an instant favorite but it did keep my attention.

Evie Porter is happy and in love with her boyfriend Ryan, and they have just decided to move in together. But what Ryan doesn’t know is Evie is not who she said she is. She is working for someone named Mr. Smith. And is tasked with getting close to Ryan in order to divulge as much information about him back to Mr. Smith. But something goes wrong and Evie comes face to face with her past and immediately feels her life could be in danger. I thought I had the entire plot figured out but there was a major twist that threw me off which I always love. Rating: 8

3. Ask For Andrea

I’ve read something from this author before and to be honest didn’t love it so I was a tad hesitant to jump into another book. But I’m a sucker for a good thriller so I gave it a go. It was mediocre at best which was a big disappointment. I also tend to love realistic stories and nothing supernatural which this had so that also made it not as enjoyable.

Three women go missing and are all murdered by the same sadistic man but all come back as ghosts to try and do whatever they can to get him caught. The man was such a horrible person and made me so angry that it often distracted me from the book because I hated him so much. Also, the story bounces around from different years and I found it hard to follow along. Overall, it wasn’t a hit for me. Rating: 6

4. Confess

I love Colleen Hoover books though they can be a bit repetitive. This book is no exception and follows her formulaic writing of boy and girl meet, circumstances keep them apart. But they try to find their way back to each other. I will say the story starts out with a devastating scene and it was really hard to move past that at first.

Auburn is 21, new to Texas and trying to build a life for herself. She has only had one true love in her life and he passed away when they were young teenagers. When Auburn finds herself in need of a second job, she stumbles upon a local art gallery hiring and meets the owner Owen. Owen is charming, mysterious and unbeknownst to Auburn has a connection to her that he can’t ever share. Auburn’s life is complicated and Owen’s is even more so which makes it hard for them to be together but that is ultimately what they want. You already know how the story will play out by the very beginning. But it’s still an easy enjoyable read. Rating: 8

5. The Heiress

Ugh, this story dragged on for me and there were so many characters that I began getting confused. Camden and Jules are happily married living far away from Camden’s family, which is exactly the way he prefers. But when a death in the family forces Camden to return to his family home, he must face the trauma from his past head on. He was adopted and his mother was one of the wealthiest women in North Carolina with a traumatic past of her own. All of her husbands died mysteriously and Camden is still unsure as to why he was adopted in the first place many years ago. There is so much more backstory to all of this. But frankly it was so hard to follow and I ended up being very confused at the end. Rating: 6

6. The Guest

This mystery was a slow burn and some of the reviews said it was too slow. But for me I actually loved it. It’s not super fast paced but it kept my attention to the very end. And the end was quite the SHOCKER!

Iris and Gabriel return from their vacation to find one of their best friends, Laure, staying at their home. Laure found out that her husband cheated on her and fathered a child. And she needed somewhere to escape so she came to see Iris and Gabriel. This is devastating news to everyone because Laure and her husband are best friends with Iris and Gabriel. Laure asks to stay while she sorts out her crumbling marriage. But soon Iris and Gabriel start to wonder what is really going on. Laure’s husband won’t answer any calls from anyone and won’t say whom he had a child with. Things become increasingly more tense over time. And Iris and Gabriel aren’t sure they can have Laure stay with them anymore. I can normally figure out the ending with my mysteries, but this one completely shocked me. Rating: 8.5

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