Hello! I can’t believe it’s already the beginning of August. The summer flew by!

I love this link up with Tanya when we share our Prime Purchases for the month.

I’m sure you’ve seen all the “Little Miss” sayings going around, and I feel like I can relate to so many of them, but this one takes the cake:

#amIrightorwhat?!
When I started to organize this post, I did a double take.
Yβall, I swear I went at least two weeks without buying anything from Amazon, but it sure doesn’t seem like it. A few items were bought in June before our Mexico trip, a few after, and then, of course, we’re on a Back to School time crunch, so I made a few purchases over the weekend.
Here are my purchases:
Summer Staples:

- Y’all know I love a beach hat. I have a tried and true beach hat that I’ve had a for a few years, but I wanted one that I wouldn’t mind if it got wet and that’s easy to pack. This one fit the bill, and it perfect!
- Before vacation, I got a pedicure, and chose Mexico City Move-Mint as the color. I decided to order it in case I needed a touch up, and it’s officially my summer color!
- I’ve shared my love for this cover up last month, and I wore it in blue so much, that I decided to snag it in navy. This cover up is the best.

My lake outfit is brought to you by Amazon. π I’m even wearing my favorite swimsuit from last year under the cover up. Even my sunglasses are from Amazon back in the spring!

Clothes:

I wanted a few clothing options before Mexico and picked up this dress and sleeveless top.
- This dress is perfection. It’s perfect to wear and then also easy to wear as a base with a cardigan or sweatshirt. I wore it on vacation a couple of times. Then, I wore it home on the plane with a sweatshirt on top. I know I will wear it to school with a cardigan for sure!
- This sleeveless top is great with jeans, white denim or shorts! It has a sheer lining, but I added a tan cami under it to be on the safe side. It ties in the back which is cute.
- Hadley needed a “super hero” shirt for camp, and chose this one (women’s sizing), and it was perfect.


Accessories:

Let’s just say that I was definitely influenced with my accessory purchases this month. Landyn shared this watch band, and Amy shared these headbands.
- I never have been one to change my watch bands, so it was time for a new one. I love that this one allows for the watch to just slip on your wrist, and there are many color options.
- These headbands are just what I needed, especially for day 3 hair! π I decided to get the three pack, and I love them all. Iβve worn them all day a few times without any issues.
Am I a headband person now or what?! π

Few more faves:

- Ok, Iβve shared before that my only Homer βregretβ is not reading the fine print on his fur length. Heβs a shedding machine. Weβve had him now for three years, and through the years, Iβve bought a hand held vacuum and a super heavy duty tape roller to try to control the hair situation, especially on our couch and blankets. Jenn shared this on stories, and itβs the best answer Iβve had so far to collecting hair. Better yet, you just empty the roll after each useβ¦no sticky tape or batteries required. Iβve been using it for a month, and itβs helped so much. I now see why it was has over 116,000 reviews!
- Travis wanted a smaller tumbler for water (beer) before Mexico. My Gma needed a birthday gift idea for him, and he suggested this 20oz tumbler as an idea. Heβs used it so much, and took it to both Mexico (to keep his cervezas cold) and KC this summer (to beat the heat and drink water). It comes in a variety of colors.
- Weβve belonged to our pool for five years, and Iβve never purchased chair clips to secure our towels. Before vacation, Travis suggested getting some to take in our pool bag. I saw these straps, and they were perfect (& easy to pack!)
Back to school

Iβm prepping for our Back to School Brinner. While I tend to use the same supplies, I wanted to add a few more decorations to the kitchen and the table.
- This banner is perfect for the mantle.
- I picked up these table decorations too. I just thought theyβd be a fun edition.
Every year, I buy the kids books that usually have the upcoming grade in the title. Thatβs been a little more difficult in middle school but I found a couple books I think both kids will like. Also, they both appear to be books in a series, so if they like them, I can buy other books in the series later.
- Down with the Dance: Middle School Mayhem 1 for Hadley
- Middle School: the Worst Years for Hayden
Lastly, Hadley needed a new back pack. My kids seem to be on an every 2-3 year back pack rotation (Hayden got a new one last year). She chose this one, and I told her it should last her until college!

Shew! So many things, but Amazon sure is the place to go for vacay, back to school and all the things in between.
What have you been Priming lately?

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Yes, you are now a headband person! Love that nail color! Great picks as always!
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I honestly didnβt wash my hair (day 3) this week because I could just wear a headband. My only thing is I canβt wear sunglasses haha
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Ha! This is life changing, then! I get hair headaches if I go too long. I have such fine hair that I think it gets bent and hurts. You know? I know – I love to put sunglasses on my head and that won’t work!
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I love the nail color! We have a German shepherd who sheds like crazy and my husband bought some sort of a grooming blower for us to use on all the dogs. It arrived yesterday and YOU SHOULD SEE how much hair we got off of her! We could literally see the hair and the dander flying…we’re thinking that if we do this every week, it’ll majorly cut back on her shedding and hair in the house. It was like $80 and sounds like a vacuum that blows out warm air, but it was worth it. We can also use it when they’re wet and need to dry them after baths and being out in the rain. You should try to find it! The one we bought was pink, because it was less expensive.
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Iβd definitely love to check that out! We do try to brush him once a week outside and so much hair comes off. Itβs crazy
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Such pretty outfits on you and love that nail color. I am LOVING that Back To School Banner- may need to snag one too!
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Itβs always so hard for me to go back to school that having the Brinner and decorating give me something to look forward to (same with school supply shoppingβ¦love it!)
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My daughter used that same Northface Jester backpack for all 4 years of high school. We just ordered another one for her to use as she goes off to college. And I love the Little Miss of saving money when making a return, ha!
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I had a north face that got me through college. Hopefully, this will last quite a while. π
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I love the OPI nail polish color, and the cover up too. I have that same swimsuit you got last year and love it! Thanks so much for linking up with Prime Purchases!
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