Freshly Picked Baby Moccasins | Review & Giveaway!

Hello everybody! Today starts off week two of the 12 Weeks of Festive Fun I'm hosting on this blog! 

Last week I gave away books! Today's giveaway is directed towards new Moms and Dads, or in my case, Aunts! I was lucky enough to be sent these adorable baby moccasins for my niece and nephew! I'm here to give you all a little review of these fabulous baby shoes, and then give away a pair! So even if you don't have children yourself, I'm sure there's a little one in your life that would love to win a pair of these! Also, these would be perfect as a Christmas gift! It's just a little over 2 months away!

About the Moccasins:

Freshly Picked was all started by Susan Petersen, who's a mother that when she couldn't find any well-designed, soft-shoes for her son, decided to make and sell her own baby moccasins. After using some scrap leather from a yard sale to design a prototype that she was happy with, she decided to start her own company in 2009.

Fast forward five years and six design changes later, Susan has nurtured “Freshly Picked” into a thriving company that is an inspiration to so many.

Susan’s team over at “Freshly Picked" sent over some moccasins for Connor and Daisy so that I could review them! Don't they look adorable in their matching outfits?!

These sweet baby moccasins are made of soft leather, just as moccasins traditionally have been. That means they’re flexible, to allow for proper foot development and better balance than hard-soled shoes.

Her unisex shoes come in a huge variety of colors and are made in sizes 1-10. So they are perfect for pre-walkers and walkers! 

One really nice thing about these moccasins, are how they are very easy to get on and off, and require no lacing! I'd say the best part is, they STAY on.

They have a built in elastic band that is stretchy, so the shoes are comfortable, but secure on your little one’s feet. They have soft soles, but are perfect for all terrains, and they are great for all seasons.

Freshly Picked Moccasins retail for $60 (So this is a really nice and gracious giveaway!)

Make sure to follow Freshly Picked on Facebook and Instagram @freshlypicked to stay up to date on all their new colors, and for awesome giveaways and discount codes from time to time!

Shop Freshly Picked Moccasins Here!

Win a Pair!

And now the exciting part…Susan and her team at “Freshly Picked” have generously offered a GIVEAWAY! The lucky winner will get to choose one pair of “Freshly Picked” moccasins in any color and size! This contest is only open to residents of the US due to shipping costs.
Also, you're not eligible to enter if you’ve won a pair of Freshly Picked moccasins in the last 60 days.

Take a look at all the different moccasins available HERE and have fun entering below. You get two free entries just by commenting on this post and by verifying that you live in the U.S.A.! The rest are all optional! But they will earn you more entries - so you'll have a better chance at winning! - good luck :)

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Friday Reads 10/10/14

What are you all reading this weekend??! 

**Please - no Blood of Olympus spoilers in the comments! Thank you!**

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In the Afterlight - Green Psi Prize Pack GIVEAWAY!

Ladies and Gentlemen! The time is almost here for the third installment of Alexandra Bracken's "The Darkest Minds" trilogy! In the Afterlight will be in stores on October 28th!

The Giveaway!

Connect the pieces!  Enter for your chance to win a custom Darkest Minds puzzle and The Darkest Minds series & tote bag. **Note: This giveaway is only for residents of the United States of America. 

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PSI Prizes:

There's a total of 50 Psi-group giveaways across the book blogosphere throughout September & October leading up to the release of In the Afterlight! So definitely seek out all 5 color pack prizes!

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SPARKS RISE (The Darkest Minds #2.5)
Ebook available online September 2, 2014

Sam didn't think things could get worse at Thurmand rehabilitation camp. Then the Reds arrive. Everyone assumed the kids with firepower had been killed years ago. Instead they were taken away, brainwashed, and returned as terrifyingly effective guards. To her horror, Sam recognizes one of them: Lucas, the one spark of light in Sam's dark childhood.
Lucas has a deadly secret--he beat the brutal training that turned his fellow Reds into mindless drones. When Sam defends herself against an attack by a vile PSF guard and faces a harrowing punishment, Lucas must risk his everything to save her.

IN THE AFTERLIGHT (The Darkest Minds #3)

Ruby can't look back. Fractured by an unbearable loss, she and the kids who survived the government's attack on Los Angeles travel north to regroup. Only Ruby can keep their highly dangerous prisoner in check. But with Clancy Gray, there's no guarantee you're fully in control, and everything comes with a price.

When the Children's League disbands, Ruby rises up as a leader and forms an unlikely allegiance with Liam's brother, Cole, who has a volatile secret of his own. There are still thousands of other Psi kids suffering in government "rehabilitation camps" all over the country. Freeing them--revealing the governments unspeakable abuses in the process--is the mission Ruby has claimed since her own escape from Thurmond, the worst camp in the country.

But not everyone is supportive of the plan Ruby and Cole craft to free the camps. As tensions rise, competing ideals threaten the mission to uncover the cause of IANN, the disease that killed most of America's children and left Ruby and others with powers the government will kill to keep contained. With the fate of a generation in their hands, there is no room for error. One wrong move could be the spark that sets the world on fire.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Alexandra Bracken was born and raised in Arizona, but moved east to study at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. She recently relocated to New York City, where she worked in publishing and lives in a charming apartment overflowing with books.
Visit Alexandra online at www.alexandrabracken.com
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September Wrap Up & October TBR!

Here's what I read in September and what I plan to in October!

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The Big Book Tag

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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

The Summer I Turned Pretty

By: Jenny Han
Published: May 5th, 2009
Series: Summer #1
Source: Gift from Family!

Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer--they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one terrible and wonderful summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

I really enjoyed this book! This is my third book by Jenny Han, and it's safe to say she's become one of my favorite Contemporary authors!

I loved that this book felt so real. I could definitely relate to Belly being the only girl among a bunch of boys. And sadly, I can also relate to her about liking her brother's friends, but them just seeing you as "the little sister". I DID find Belly to be a little annoying at times.. but she WAS only fifteen years old! I was definitely pretty annoying at 15! I enjoyed her story though! I was jealous of her summer! I would love to relax and tan all day!

I didn't quite love this book as much as her other books, but I'm excited to continue the trilogy! I felt like it was lacking a bit with the romance and character development. I know that we got to see Belly's feelings, but I was a little let down that more didn't come from her crush. I think that's coming in book 2!

What did you all think of this book?!

If We Were Having Coffee... 9/24/14

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that I didn't plan to take over a month off from blogging.. it just kind of happened. I've taken breaks that may last up to a week before, but never this long! Sorry everyone!

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that this blog turns 1 year old in 3 days! How cool!!

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that while I haven't been blogging, I've still been BookTubing at least! My goal is to have at least 3 new videos up a week! And if I'm having a really great week, maybe even 4 or 5!

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that unfortunately I won't be posting any new videos this week, however. I'm currently on my desktop computer typing this.. (and I don't have any editing software on here.) I usually use my Macbook to edit, but it's dead. (And I forgot my charger back home over an hour away...)

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that I've been OBSESSED with Once Upon a Time latey! I've alway enjoyed the show, but season 3 has been amazing!! I'm ALMOST all caught up so I plan on watching the new episode on Sunday! I can't wait!!

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that I've just been watching a LOT of TV in general lately. A little too much maybe.. but ya know how that goes. Besides watching OUAT, I've also started watching Outlander AND I've started reading it! I've also been watching Big Brother (season finale is on tonight)... New Girl and Big Bang Theory (they're finally back on TV! YES!)

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that I haven't been reading very much these past two months... it's makes me sad. I'm currently STILL reading The Glass Sentence by S.E. Grove. I should just make myself sit down and read it. I won't be allowed to read anything else until it's finished! But that's too hard... I've since started Outlander and I'm about 70% finished! I'm really enjoying it!

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that I'm very happy that Fall is here! It's my favorite season! Then Spring, then Summer, then Winter. It's been pretty hot here, so I'm happy that it's almost hoodie weather!

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you that I slept in WAY too late today. I feel very well rested now.. but I feel like I wasted half my day away!

If we were having coffee, what would you tell ME?

Heroes of Olympus Unboxing + Clue #7!

I was one of the nine lucky BookTubers to receive this massive box of Heroes of Olympus swag! Watch me open it up for the first time, and read my clue! The Blood of Olympus comes out October 7th!

The BookTubers Participating (and their clues!)
#1 - Tuesday, September 9th: PolandBananasBOOKS
#2 - Wednesday, September 10th: Katytastic
#3 - Sunday, September 14th: JennaClarek
#4 - Monday, September 15th: TheBookTuber
#5 - Tuesday, September 16th: ElizzieBooks
#6 - Friday, September 19th: TheBookBasement
#7 - Saturday, September 20th: Me!
#8 - Sunday, September 21st: CassJayTuck
#9 - Sunday, September 28th: PadfootandProngs07

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The Lost Hero: [my review]
The Son of Neptune: [my review]
The Mark of Athena: [my review]
The House of Hades: [my review]
Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods (released August 19th, 2014)
The Blood of Olympus (out October 7th!)

Birthday Book Haul + Unboxing!

Thanks again for all of the birthday wishes on Twitter and Instagram! You all are so sweet!

August Hauls - Part 1 & Part 2
The Rosie Project Book Review

BookTubers mentioned (in order)!
Maureen, Jesse, Jamie and Jeff, Kassidy, Heather



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Crown of Midnight
Heir of Fire
Opposition
The Rosie Project
I'll Give You the Sun
The Hello Kitty Baking Book
Hello Kitty Crochet
 The Young Elites (preorder)
Outlander
Wonder
Nightmares!
The Kiss of Deception
The Iron Trail
Adventure Time volume 1
Under the Never Sky
Unite Me

Favorite Series, Eating Tacos, & Nose Piercings | Q&A

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International 3D Fiber Lash Mascara Giveaway!

#1 question I've received in the almost 2 years of being on BookTube, "What kind of mascara do you wear?" Well now you know! :D

- the second most asked question is still "what does priceiswong mean?" I'll let you know when I know friends... ;)

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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

It's been FOREVER since I've done a book discussion, but I'm here today to discuss the Rosie Project!

Narrator Don Tillman 39, Melbourne genetics prof and Gregory Peck lookalike, sets a 16-page questionnaire The Wife Project to find a non-smoker, non-drinker ideal match. But Rosie and her Father Projectsupersede. The spontaneous always-late smoker-drinker wants to find her biological father. She resets his clock, throws off his schedule, and turns his life topsy-turvy.
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August Wrap Up + September TBR

What did you all read in August?!
Let me know in the comments section!!

Friday Reads + Book Haul!

Monday - Throne of Glass | Makeup Tutorial: http://youtu.be/NJDc1KSQRDo
Tuesday - Summertime Madness Tag: http://youtu.be/XB94E-Zw9bw
Wednesday - The Traveling Book Tag: http://youtu.be/0iiGQ8NKNsY
Thursday - The Social Media Book Tag: http://youtu.be/rtWinvoouXI

Isla and the Happily Ever After review: http://www.priceiswong.com/2014/08/isla-and-happily-ever-after-by.html

The Social Media Book Tag!

Creator: FaultyDevices
Tagged by: jessethereader
I tag: Elizziebooks, PadfootandProngs07, Joel Books, and Ermahgerd Berks

Questions:
Twitter: Your favourite shortest book.
Facebook: A book everyone pressured you into reading.
Tumblr: A book you read before it was cool.
Myspace: A book you don't remember whether you liked or not.
Instagram: A book that was so beautiful that you had to instagram it.
Youtube: A book you wish would be turned into a movie.
Goodreads: A book you recommend to everyone.

The Traveling Book Tag!

This was all started by:
David from LitJournal!
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The Book's Journey so far:
Jamie from Ermahgerd Berks
Heather from Bookables
Natasha from Tashapolis's Channel

Summertime Madness Tag!

Tag Created by: JackEatsBooks
Tagged by: jessethereader
I Tag: Maureenkeavy, Ermahgerd Berks, Tashapolis, Katytastic, Elizziebooks

Questions:
1. Show a book with a Summery cover! i.e Sun, Beach etc.
2. Pick one fictional place that would be the perfect destination for your Summer Vacation!
3. You're about to go on a flight to your Summer Vacation. But you want to read a book that lasts for the whole flight so what novella do you choose?
4. You have a case of Summertime Sadness what happy book do you pick up to shine a smile on your face?
5. You're sitting at the beach all alone...which fictional character would be your beach babe?
6. To match your ice cream you want an icy cool sidekick! Which fictional sidekick do you pick?
7. Share the Summertime Happiness! Who do you TAG?

Throne of Glass | Makeup Tutorial

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Like my brand new Facebook Page for my Younique Makeup!
This will be the best place to hear all about Younique's new products and deals! You'll only hear me talk about this makeup in the occasional YouTube video or picture on Instagram, so following that page is best!

I'm wearing:
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Moodstruck Minerals Pigment Powder in:
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Book Outlet Unboxing/Haul (Part 2)

If you missed Part 1, you can watch that here!

August Book Haul (Part 1)

Here is my August Book Haul (part 1)!!

WATCH PART TWO!

Kellys BookSpill
Vienna
Gates of Thread and Stone (Out 8/5/14) - Goodreads Link
Belzhar (out 9/30/14) - Goodreads Link

How I get LONG lashes! (with Younique 3D Fiber Lash Mascara)

Like my brand new Facebook Page for my Younique Makeup! 
This will be the best place to hear all about Younique's new products and deals! You'll only hear me talk about this makeup in the occasional YouTube video or picture on Instagram, so following that page is best!

To order in the USA, this mascara is $29 but the great news is that it lasts for 2-3 months! (and even longer if you don't wear mascara daily!) You also get two products, so that's really nice!
It's easy to wash off at the end of the day using soap and water too!
Plus like I said, this is safe for contact users!
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Younique's products are all naturally based! And some are even ALL natural! A lot of the products are vegan and gluten free too! Younique always lists ALL of their product's ingredients, not just the active ones!
All of their products are hypoallergenic, paraben free, and aren't tested on animals! Younique is a cruelty-free company!

I'm always looking to grow my team, so email me at youniquewithjessica@gmail.com if you're interested in hearing more about the company!

Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins

Isla and the Happily Ever After
By Stephanie Perkins
Publication Date: August 14th, 2014
Source: Publisher
Series: Anna and the French Kiss #3

From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh.

But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren’t always forever.

Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.

This book is finally on sale today! *party time*

This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, and I was so lucky to be able to read an early copy thanks to Penguin! Stephanie Perkins is such a fun and lovely writer and I will continue to always pick up her books in the future!

As you've already seen, I gave this book 5/5 stars just like I gave Lola and Anna! While this book did contain super cute parts just like in the first two that made you squeal and giggle, I will say that it had a lot less of that than the others. Just so you know. Just so you're warned.

To me this romance seemed a lot more realistic. It also seemed more adult than the others... A few of you will agree with me and a few of you are going to shake your heads and yell, "what?! It was instalove!" I disagree. I loved that Stephanie showed what can happen to two teens in love once they are FINALLY together. We got to actually see them go through problems together.

Now, to be honest I would much rather read a sweet and happy book about two adorable people falling in love, like in  like Anna and Lola, instead of two people arguing and come close to falling out of it. But I can appreciate both types of stories.

While I would say that Isla is my least favorite of the three, I LOVED what happened when the whole group met up! It was perfect!

I definitely recommend this book if you love contemporary books, and ESPECIALLY if you have already read the first two!

What did you all think of the book?! What's your favorite of the three?

Lux Consequences - Opal & Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Lux Consequences - Opal & Origin

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Published: June 3rd, 2014
Series: Lux #3 & #4
Source: Purchased from B&N

Opal:
No one is like Daemon Black.

When he set out to prove his feelings for me, he wasn’t fooling around. Doubting him isn’t something I’ll do again, and now that we’ve made it through the rough patches, well... There’s a lot of spontaneous combustion going on.

But even he can’t protect his family from the danger of trying to free those they love.
After everything, I’m no longer the same Katy. I’m different... And I’m not sure what that will mean in the end. When each step we take in discovering the truth puts us in the path of the secret organization responsible for torturing and testing hybrids, the more I realize there is no end to what I’m capable of. The death of someone close still lingers, help comes from the most unlikely source, and friends will become the deadliest of enemies, but we won’t turn back. Even if the outcome will shatter our worlds forever.

Together we’re stronger... and they know it.

Origin:
Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive.

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything.

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on?

And will they even be together?

Overall, I really like this series. It's not making my favorite list any time soon, but they are definitely fun reads!

I really enjoyed this last book, Origin, mainly because of all of the new exciting stuff! (and boy was it PACKED full too!) New setting, new characters, new enemies, new problems, I loved it. While I really enjoyed the first book, I found books two and three, while enjoyable, to be rather repetitive. That's why I really appreciated Origin! Honestly, the problems that took place in the beginning of the series seem SO tiny now compared to where the characters are now. I appreciate Jennifer L. Armentrout expanding out and including SO much more about the other Luxen and Daedalus!

Excited for my signed copy of Opposition to get here! I saw that it had shipped two days ago! Eek!

What do you all think of the series so far? Have you got your hands on Opposition yet?!

The Book Cake Tag!

*Gasp* Jessica has finally done a tag video!

I know. Seriously. I LOVE doing tags... but seem to never do them? I've seriously been tagged in like 30 videos within the past year that I still need to do.  SOMEDAY. Someday I will catch up and I'll do ALL of the tags!

Also, if you want to add to my endless list of fun tag videos, make sure and let me know somehow! Tagging me on Twitter works really well! :)

I tag you! :D

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Heir of Fire 
By Sarah J. Maas
Publication Date: September 2nd, 2014
Source: Netgalley
Series: Throne of Glass #3

Lost and broken, Celaena Sardothien’s only thought is to avenge the savage death of her dearest friend: as the King of Adarlan’s Assassin, she is bound to serve this tyrant, but he will pay for what he did. Any hope Celaena has of destroying the king lies in answers to be found in Wendlyn. Sacrificing his future, Chaol, the Captain of the King’s Guard, has sent Celaena there to protect her, but her darkest demons lay in that same place. If she can overcome them, she will be Adarlan’s biggest threat – and his own toughest enemy.

While Celaena learns of her true destiny, and the eyes of Erilea are on Wendlyn, a brutal and beastly force is preparing to take to the skies. Will Celaena find the strength not only to win her own battles, but to fight a war that could pit her loyalties to her own people against those she has grown to love?

Miss my past reviews?
Throne of Glass book review
Crown of Midnight book review

It's official. I'm calling it. The Throne of Glass series is my new favorite series and it's also my top three favorite reads of 2014. I love everything about this series that Sarah J. Maas has created (and I love her! She is the nicest person and is one of those authors that will actually reply back to you on Twitter)

I thought that the first two were amazing, but this book is my favorite so far. We got to see Celaena face her Fae side and it was so cool! Getting to read about Celaene learn how to control her magic was one of my favorite parts of this book.

I LOVED the new Fae and Demi-Fae characters in this book with Rowan being my favorite. I loved reading about his backstory and I just really liked his character! He has so many layers and I can't wait to continue reading about him! I'm definitely interested in how he is going to tie into the rest of this series!

Okay, so although I really love Rowan, were you guys freaking out a bit though?!
It's insane because during the first two books, I adored Chaol. I really liked Celaena and Chaol together, but after the end of Crown of Midnight... I don't think that they can come back from that. Every time she thinks of him she thinks of her best friend lying dead on a bed. (Real romantic) I feel like that will always hang over them.

Another huge issue is one that Dorian already pointed out and that's that Chaol struggles with accepting Celaena for who she really is, Aelin. It's almost like he wishes that he could just love certain parts of her, but you can't do that. And now, Celaena is embracing her true Fae side even more. She is stepping up and is becoming who she was born to be. She should only surround herself with people that will help her move forward, and not hold her back. I mean she is a QUEEN. She has other people to think about.

I thought that Aedion was another very interesting character. Starting out you naturally hate him because he acts terrible to Dorian and Chaol. But I love that he proved me wrong. I'm excited to learn more about him! (read more of my thoughts about him in the "spoilers" section)

Manon Blackbeak was another new character that was pretty interesting. I'll admit, during her first few chapters I was bored and irritated. I JUST wanted to read about Celaena, but as I read I became more and more engrossed in her story. I read on Sarah J. Maas's blog that she originally wasn't planning on introducing her in the series until the last book, or the second to last book. She just loved her character so much and couldn't put off writing about her. The witches were scary though, and I honestly believe that some of them don't have hearts, but I think Manon does which makes her so interesting. I'm excited to read more about her and Abraxos. HOWEVER, I'm terrified because they are working for the king. I don't want those witches anywhere near my Chaol, Aedion, Rowan, or Celaena!

That ending. Oh man. I don't know how I can I wait until 2015. Until then, I'll continue to look at Sarah J. Maas's Pinterest board to figure out clues for the rest of the series!


*Spoilers*

About Rowan:
I feel like Rowan is really good for her. They are both warriors that have been through so much pain, yet here they are. Celaena started this book out broken and Rowan was there to help mend her. I'm not saying that they will eventually develop a romantic relationship, but there's definitely something there. Perhaps they will just be the best of friends and will always have each others back. Maybe a step beyond that, like parabatai in the Infernal Devices and the Mortal Instruments series. They are bonded now and can even use each other's magic which is super rare! I believe they said that the blood bond is for life, so one way or another, Rowan and Celaena will always be together.

About Aedion: When you find out he is ACTUALLY a really nice guy. WOW. He's very similar to Celaena. It's not just the eyes and that they share some Fae blood, they both have lost so, so much and are forced to serve the disgusting man that took it all away from them.. I'm definitely upset about the way things ended with him, but I think he will be okay. I can't wait for book four for them to finally be reunited!

About Dorain: Dorain, poor, poor Dorian. WHY does the world hate you? He's struggling with magic and he's trying his hardest to hide it from his dad, but it's getting harder and harder for him. His best friend Chaol is now hardly even talking to him.... but then he meets Sorcha. *sigh* Again, why does the world hate you Dorian?

I still can't believe that they just walked RIGHT into the King's trap there at the end. Poor Dorian. They just killed her so quickly. Now his nasty father knows about his magic and Chaol just leaves him there. I'm afriad for Dorian. I really am.

*End of spoilers*


Do you all love this series just as much as I do?!

Change.

Hi guys! This post is going to be a little different today.
I wanted to talk about a few different things. As many of you know I'm taking a semester off of school (maybe two semesters? to make it a full gap year? I'm not sure yet, but I'm leaning towards just one semester off...) anyways, I'm out of school for a few months, so where does that leave me? Some of you might be taking this opportunity to travel (I wish...), some of you might be taking this opportunity to catch up on your massive TBR pile or to knock out a few seasons of a show you've been wanting to watch on Netflix (I wish I could do that too..)

Me? I'm working. A lot.

I'm taking this break as an opportunity to try and grow my YouTube channel more, priceiswong. I'm finally starting to understand why my teachers tried to get me to understand how important it was to think about what you love to do when thinking about future careers... because I'm at that point. I would rather be doing a job that I love, that pays just a little bit, rather than suffering through some job that I hate, that might offer me just a bit more money. Maybe you've been lucky and you've never had to work at a job that you hated. But I haven't been so fortunate. I'm only 21 years old (I'll be 22 next month!) but I've already worked at a place where just the thought of having to go to work made me want to cry and stay in bed all day. Ya. That bad. Luckily that job is in my past.

I've finally found something that I love to do. Talking about books. I read books, then I talk about them here on this blog, and on my YouTube channel. It's pretty straight forward. I don't make a lot of money through that, but still. I'm doing something that I love.

I also work as a receptionist for a company here where I go to school. I started a year ago, and I work for some really great people. While I'm not exactly passionate about it, it does pay the bills and I'm lucky to work with some wonderful people. When I was hired my bosses knew that I would only be around for a short while until I finished up with school. We were looking at the short term instead of the long term, but it's a wonderful job while I have it. And I know that I'll remain friends with my bosses even after we move away.

I've recently added something else to my list of current jobs. Not only am I working as a receptionist, I'm blogging on this website, vlogging on my BookTube channel, but now I sell makeup. You heard me. Makeup.

Some of you already know that I love makeup alllmost as much as books. No wait. That's impossible.

But I do really love makeup. Ever since I was a little girl I've been begging my mom to let me wear makeup, and in the 6th grade, she finally caved. She allowed me to wear invisible mascara and I just thought that it was the best thing ever!

I was introduced to Younique's products through an old friend of mine. We had played volleyball together in high school and we both played clarinet together in band as well. I was immediately interested when I saw that it was all natural and had such amazing reviews. I was seeing the products on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and even YouTube! I even saw some of my favorite Beauty Gurus talk about it on their beauty channels!

I'm now what they call an Independent Presenter and I even have my own website! www.youniquewithjessica.com

I love that it's all online! Instead of having house parties at the actual hostess's house, it's on Facebook! It's the best! Click here to visit my online virtual party open to everyone! 

So in the upcoming weeks you're going to see some new videos from me involving makeup! I know that some of you are indifferent to makeup and that's okay! You can just skip those few videos! But the rest of you that are always asking about what kind of makeup I'm currently wearing, etc, might be excited! If you ever decide you want to buy anything, you can just go visit my site!

Here very soon you'll be seeing a Beauty Haul where I show you some of the new and exciting makeup I've received! I'm also planning on doing a video trying out the amazing 3D Fiber Lashes! I've seen this mascara ALL over the internet and I can't wait to show you all what it's capable of! It's like wearing false lashes without actually glueing on the lashes! I'm also going to be holding a giveaway for the mascara! Get excited!! And stay tuned for that!

Here is a list of all of the products! Check them out and let me know if you would like me to review any of them for you in future videos!

I've been talking to Jamie from Ermahgerd Berks (Who is also on my team! So exciting!) and we have even talked about doing some makeup tutorials related to books! I'm really excited for that! Let me know in the comments if you have any suggestions for any book related tutorials!

Okay, enough about makeup. Sorry. It's hard to reign in my enthusiasm sometimes...
I just wanted to share this new journey I'm taking!

My goals are to try and grow what I already have in the BookTube community, as well as this new endeavour!

Jake and I have been talking a lot about our futures, and I would love to work at home full-time! (and then finish getting my degree as well of course!) We've also talked about where we want to live... If I want to finish my degree at my current college or maybe transfer... maybe finish online... When we want to buy our first house... tons of stuff! All of this is very scary but exciting! Changes are in store and I hope you all decide to stay by my side through it all!

Change can be scary, but it can be worth it!

July Wrap Up!

I can't believe August is already here! 

I had a really good reading month in July! Mostly that was thanks to the BookTube-a-Thon!

Let me know in the comments what you guys read in July!

My NEW Bookshelves! (and how to make them!)

Last night I uploaded this video showing you my new shelves!

Today I wanted to go into a bit more detail on how I did them!

    

Here's what the boxes looked like before they were painted and stained! I went to Joann's to buy them (they were on sale for $9 a piece) but I know you can find that at Walmart too!

This was the stain I used, but you can use whatever you like! I bought mine from Walmart (I probably should have bought the smaller can since I didn't even use half of this can!) I wanted the wood to look really dark to match my other shelf! 

Using a rag, (and wearing latex gloves) I wiped the stain all over the outside of the crates, but I was careful to not let any on the inside where I wanted the yellow to go! (I did make a few mistakes where the stain got inside, and that part required a few extra coats of yellow paint!)

      

Then I started painting! Sorry I dont have a picture of the paint I used! I grabbed the card with the shade of yellow I wanted, then told the nice lady at Walmart to please make me just a cheap little can of that color. Nothing fancy. It was pretty inexpensive! 

I also bought a cheap brush and one of those foam brushes. I'll tell you right now, use the foam brush!! It took me around 30-40 minutes to paint the first box with a normal brush, but half of that time with a foam brush! As you can see there are gaps in between the boards, and the bristles kept moving into the gap and putting paint where I didn't want there to be paint! But the foam brushes don't have bristles so you don't have that problem!

  

After everything was painted (it took me quite a while to paint all eight!) I used wood glue to attach the crates together! (Notice how I didn't stain the parts of the crates that I knew would be hidden? Lazzzyyyy. Or am I just smart?) 

Anyways, I would recommend NOT overdoing it and putting on too much glue or you will have it coming out the sides and that doesn't look very good! After I glued it Jake was worried that it might not be enough, so he put in some SUPER tiny nails. Like barely longer than a tack size! (I obviously didn't want them going through the other side and stabbing my books!)

On the directions it said to clamp the wood that you're glueing together for an hour to get the best results. Well I didn't have any clamps, but I DID have heavy books! So after I was sure that the glue wouldn't be dripping out onto my books, I stacked up some of my heaviest books and set the timer for an hour! (Note: PLEASE make sure that you don't have glue coming out of the sides before you put your books on your shelves. Nobody wants their books covered in glue!)

   

Since I had to wait an hour, I decided it was time to move my books! Oh boy, was this a workout! 

I knew that only some of my books would fit on these new shelves (and the other wood one) so I made one pile of my favorite books and the ones I wanted on display. Then in the other pile, I put the books that would be shunned to the office to be placed on the black shelf!

An hour and a half later (yes I waited a little longer just to be safe), I put my new shelves in place!

This was the point where I started filming my video! 

And this was the final result! Overall, I'm very happy with how they turned out!! I love the dark brown and yellow (which also just happens to be my favorite color) I love that it's more symmetrical than it was before too! (Jake even loves it! Yay!)

Let me know if you have any questions or if I left out any information you need to know to make your new shelves!