Hot Flashes & Hot Takes
@nikkielaine.bsky.social
Just a 40+ woman navigating midlife chaos with coffee, sarcasm, and a plan. Genealogy nerd, fitness dabbler, finance geek, spicy book addict, & always planning the next trip.
www.hotflasheshottakes.com
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www.etsy.com/shop/StrongSassStudio
www.smithssuds.com
Another day another workout down! I feel strong. 40 pounds later I can really feel the loss.
I'm glad to say 2025 was the year I have really stuck to my guns and made sustainable change!
I'm glad to say 2025 was the year I have really stuck to my guns and made sustainable change!
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Another day another workout down! I feel strong. 40 pounds later I can really feel the loss.
I'm glad to say 2025 was the year I have really stuck to my guns and made sustainable change!
I'm glad to say 2025 was the year I have really stuck to my guns and made sustainable change!
My latest read! I'm on a real fantasy romance kick lately. Big Tessa Hale fan. Her books always keep me engaged.
##booksky #spicybooks
##booksky #spicybooks
November 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
My latest read! I'm on a real fantasy romance kick lately. Big Tessa Hale fan. Her books always keep me engaged.
##booksky #spicybooks
##booksky #spicybooks
Spent the weekend throwing a spa party for my niece and her friends...we made bath bombs, did face masks & manicures, dress up, followed by a dance party and of course movie time, Annie, we only watch classics here. Our theme was self care & confidence!
#girlpower #fiercegirls #confidence
#girlpower #fiercegirls #confidence
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Spent the weekend throwing a spa party for my niece and her friends...we made bath bombs, did face masks & manicures, dress up, followed by a dance party and of course movie time, Annie, we only watch classics here. Our theme was self care & confidence!
#girlpower #fiercegirls #confidence
#girlpower #fiercegirls #confidence
I mean first Zohran, now Jack Schlossberg. 🤤
I'm not a big city gal but these fine gents make me think I need to move!
I'm not a big city gal but these fine gents make me think I need to move!
November 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I mean first Zohran, now Jack Schlossberg. 🤤
I'm not a big city gal but these fine gents make me think I need to move!
I'm not a big city gal but these fine gents make me think I need to move!
PR on lat raises today! My first PR on upper body since I tweaked my shoulder. 🥳
These shoulders are gonna be fire next summer!
#gymsky #fitnesssky #summerbodiesstartnow
These shoulders are gonna be fire next summer!
#gymsky #fitnesssky #summerbodiesstartnow
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
PR on lat raises today! My first PR on upper body since I tweaked my shoulder. 🥳
These shoulders are gonna be fire next summer!
#gymsky #fitnesssky #summerbodiesstartnow
These shoulders are gonna be fire next summer!
#gymsky #fitnesssky #summerbodiesstartnow
Same weight as 10/29. Thought I was stuck. Turns out I dropped fat, gained muscle, and my body score jumped 3 points.
Scale stayed the same—I didn’t. 💪
#fitnesssky #gymsky #bodyrecomp
Scale stayed the same—I didn’t. 💪
#fitnesssky #gymsky #bodyrecomp
November 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Same weight as 10/29. Thought I was stuck. Turns out I dropped fat, gained muscle, and my body score jumped 3 points.
Scale stayed the same—I didn’t. 💪
#fitnesssky #gymsky #bodyrecomp
Scale stayed the same—I didn’t. 💪
#fitnesssky #gymsky #bodyrecomp
November 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Honoring every man and woman who's worn the uniform. The brave deserve more than empty speeches and endless wars.
Today remember their sacrifice...and question why we keep needing new ones.
#veteransday #uspol
Today remember their sacrifice...and question why we keep needing new ones.
#veteransday #uspol
November 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Honoring every man and woman who's worn the uniform. The brave deserve more than empty speeches and endless wars.
Today remember their sacrifice...and question why we keep needing new ones.
#veteransday #uspol
Today remember their sacrifice...and question why we keep needing new ones.
#veteransday #uspol
6 months of showing up. 6 months of choosing movement over excuses.
For the first time in 42 years, I didn’t quit on myself. Consistency looks damn good on me. 💪
#gymsky #fitnesssky #FitnessJourney #Consistency
For the first time in 42 years, I didn’t quit on myself. Consistency looks damn good on me. 💪
#gymsky #fitnesssky #FitnessJourney #Consistency
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
6 months of showing up. 6 months of choosing movement over excuses.
For the first time in 42 years, I didn’t quit on myself. Consistency looks damn good on me. 💪
#gymsky #fitnesssky #FitnessJourney #Consistency
For the first time in 42 years, I didn’t quit on myself. Consistency looks damn good on me. 💪
#gymsky #fitnesssky #FitnessJourney #Consistency
The snow hath cometh...
I could have used a few more weeks of fall.
I could have used a few more weeks of fall.
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The snow hath cometh...
I could have used a few more weeks of fall.
I could have used a few more weeks of fall.
Ever wondered how handmade soap is made? 🧼
Come behind the scenes as we mix, swirl, and pour a batch.
Pure ingredients, lots of laughter, and a little science.
✨ www.smithssuds.com
🔗Read more about the benefits: hotflasheshottakes.substack.com/p/from-break...
#coldprocesssoap #naturalskincare
Come behind the scenes as we mix, swirl, and pour a batch.
Pure ingredients, lots of laughter, and a little science.
✨ www.smithssuds.com
🔗Read more about the benefits: hotflasheshottakes.substack.com/p/from-break...
#coldprocesssoap #naturalskincare
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Ever wondered how handmade soap is made? 🧼
Come behind the scenes as we mix, swirl, and pour a batch.
Pure ingredients, lots of laughter, and a little science.
✨ www.smithssuds.com
🔗Read more about the benefits: hotflasheshottakes.substack.com/p/from-break...
#coldprocesssoap #naturalskincare
Come behind the scenes as we mix, swirl, and pour a batch.
Pure ingredients, lots of laughter, and a little science.
✨ www.smithssuds.com
🔗Read more about the benefits: hotflasheshottakes.substack.com/p/from-break...
#coldprocesssoap #naturalskincare
Triceps are my power move.
Biceps? Pure betrayal.
What’s your least favorite muscle group to train?
#gymsky #fitnesssky
Biceps? Pure betrayal.
What’s your least favorite muscle group to train?
#gymsky #fitnesssky
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Triceps are my power move.
Biceps? Pure betrayal.
What’s your least favorite muscle group to train?
#gymsky #fitnesssky
Biceps? Pure betrayal.
What’s your least favorite muscle group to train?
#gymsky #fitnesssky
I wish it weren't the case. I was on Anthem marketplace. I make too much to get any discount. That was staying with Anthem pricing. If I wanted to get it through my actual agency I contract work through....you'll love this and this is WEEKLY cost.
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I wish it weren't the case. I was on Anthem marketplace. I make too much to get any discount. That was staying with Anthem pricing. If I wanted to get it through my actual agency I contract work through....you'll love this and this is WEEKLY cost.
Funny cat pics and a warning you are antifa? 😀 Immediate Follow.
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Funny cat pics and a warning you are antifa? 😀 Immediate Follow.
Two cousins, one Jeep, zero plans. We laughed, got lost, and found views that made it all worth it. Girl trips > therapy. 💋
Read about our adventure on my blog: hotflasheshottakes.com
#GirlsTrip #ColoradoAdventures #BarryTheJeep #Travel #roadtrip
Read about our adventure on my blog: hotflasheshottakes.com
#GirlsTrip #ColoradoAdventures #BarryTheJeep #Travel #roadtrip
November 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Two cousins, one Jeep, zero plans. We laughed, got lost, and found views that made it all worth it. Girl trips > therapy. 💋
Read about our adventure on my blog: hotflasheshottakes.com
#GirlsTrip #ColoradoAdventures #BarryTheJeep #Travel #roadtrip
Read about our adventure on my blog: hotflasheshottakes.com
#GirlsTrip #ColoradoAdventures #BarryTheJeep #Travel #roadtrip
Happy Halloween!!
November 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Happy Halloween!!
Another day, another workout in. 💪
GTL, I'm coming for you next laundry! 🧺
GTL, I'm coming for you next laundry! 🧺
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Another day, another workout in. 💪
GTL, I'm coming for you next laundry! 🧺
GTL, I'm coming for you next laundry! 🧺
Real soap. Real ingredients. Real good skin. 🧼
We handcraft every batch the old-fashioned way — because your skin deserves better.
🧼 Explore the shop → www.etsy.com/shop/StrongS...
#SmithsSuds #HomemadeSoap #NaturalSoap #ColdProcessSoap #NaturalSkincare
We handcraft every batch the old-fashioned way — because your skin deserves better.
🧼 Explore the shop → www.etsy.com/shop/StrongS...
#SmithsSuds #HomemadeSoap #NaturalSoap #ColdProcessSoap #NaturalSkincare
October 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Real soap. Real ingredients. Real good skin. 🧼
We handcraft every batch the old-fashioned way — because your skin deserves better.
🧼 Explore the shop → www.etsy.com/shop/StrongS...
#SmithsSuds #HomemadeSoap #NaturalSoap #ColdProcessSoap #NaturalSkincare
We handcraft every batch the old-fashioned way — because your skin deserves better.
🧼 Explore the shop → www.etsy.com/shop/StrongS...
#SmithsSuds #HomemadeSoap #NaturalSoap #ColdProcessSoap #NaturalSkincare
Me: I’ll just read one more chapter of The Night King.
Also me at 2 a.m.: Finished it.
Realization: There’s another book. It’s not out yet. There’s no release date.
Pain: immeasurable. 😭
#booksky #spicybooks
Also me at 2 a.m.: Finished it.
Realization: There’s another book. It’s not out yet. There’s no release date.
Pain: immeasurable. 😭
#booksky #spicybooks
October 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Me: I’ll just read one more chapter of The Night King.
Also me at 2 a.m.: Finished it.
Realization: There’s another book. It’s not out yet. There’s no release date.
Pain: immeasurable. 😭
#booksky #spicybooks
Also me at 2 a.m.: Finished it.
Realization: There’s another book. It’s not out yet. There’s no release date.
Pain: immeasurable. 😭
#booksky #spicybooks
Fun day of soap making with the women in my family! We've been making and using our own cold process soap for a decade. I'll never go back to store bought.
October 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Fun day of soap making with the women in my family! We've been making and using our own cold process soap for a decade. I'll never go back to store bought.
October 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Today we're jumping into the fantasy realm with The Wolf King! It's so good already, if you like fantasy, check it out!
#booksky #spicybooks
#booksky #spicybooks
October 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Today we're jumping into the fantasy realm with The Wolf King! It's so good already, if you like fantasy, check it out!
#booksky #spicybooks
#booksky #spicybooks
I finally finished this book last night. I thought after reading 50% in a day I'd be done in two days, but the end dragged a bit for me. It was still a great read though! I'll be releasing my full take later this week on my substack!
#spicybooks #booksky
#spicybooks #booksky
October 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I finally finished this book last night. I thought after reading 50% in a day I'd be done in two days, but the end dragged a bit for me. It was still a great read though! I'll be releasing my full take later this week on my substack!
#spicybooks #booksky
#spicybooks #booksky