Hello!
Well, I had good intentions of sharing this post yesterday, but the weekend got the best of me.
We had a lot of harsh winter weather Sunday and Monday. We got about six inches of snow on Sunday followed by ice. Yesterday was another blustery day with additional snow. The kids did make the most of it going sledding with friends both days.
As of now, we’re out of school today and tomorrow. Yesterday was a teacher work day that got canceled. I never thought we’d have an extended winter break, yet here we are!
I was bummed when Tanya announced she was discontinuing her monthly Prime Purchases link up, but I still plan on sharing my purchases once a month…most likely on the first Monday. That just makes for easy blog planning.

Well, I have quite a few purchases, some of which were purchased in November. I just held off sharing them because I didn’t want to ruin any gifts for family!
Gifts:
When I was with my dad in July to help him after his knee surgery, I noticed that he really could use some new dish towels. He never asks for anything, so I just “book marked” that idea for Christmas.
I got him this pack of six kitchen towels. They are thick, great quality, and come in a variety of color combos.

He changes his sheets once a week, but only has one pair of sheets. So, I got him this set. Now, they aren’t his “My Pillow” brand that he loves, but these are great quality and had over 363,000 reviews, so I felt like they were a safe bet.
The Major gives his seal of approval!

My Gma requested a tumbler, and I got her this pretty light purple one by Owala. I’ve seen lots of people using this brand now.

Hadley needed a new winter coat, and this one was on her wish list. It’s puffer coat but not too thick. It seems like it’s a popular option on Amazon, and it comes in a variety of colors.

I put this face wash in Hayden’s stocking. To my knowledge, he is actually using it. haha.

Both kids needed new winter gloves, so I got Hayden the black ones, and Hadley got the gray ones. These were supposed to go in their stockings, but they were the one thing that didn’t fit..and they both came in slim boxes, so I just wrapped them for them to open.

Trav got an Apple watch recently and didn’t like the band. So, I bought him this pack, and it’s just what he wanted. This was a good stocking stuffer for him.

My brother came over a few weeks ago, and he was wearing these joggers. I needed one more gift for Trav and thought he’d like them. They come in a variety of colors. Trav has already worn his new pair a few times.

Have I mentioned Trav is hard to buy for?…and he always asks for the most basic things. He wanted a cotton long sleeve t-shirt, and one day after school, the kids and I went to Dick’s Sporting Goods to look for one. There wasn’t a single plan basic long-sleeved cotton T-shirt to be found!
Well, “OG” Russell Athletics and Amazon saved the day. Can’t beat the less than $9 price on these shirts. He was a good guy this year, so I sprung and bought him two different colors! haha

Trav’s mom needed a suggestion, and again, he had asked for a basic gray sweatshirt. I had seen some at Old Navy, but then I realized sending her one via Amazon would probably just be a lot easier for all.
Hane’s saves the day with a less than $12 basic!

I’d never seen the Stanley beer Stein, but I figured Travis would get some use out of it.

Other:
Last year, I got these same flats in black, and I still wear them all the time. I have two pairs of tan flats that I rarely wear, so I bought this pair that I knew I’d wear to replace those two. I’ve added them to my donation pile now that I have this pair.
My black ones are my usual size 9, but the tan 9 was too tight. I guess they fit, but I wasn’t convinced that I wouldn’t get a blister. So, I returned them and ordered the 9.5, and they fit much better.
These are truly a great flat that come in many colors. I have my eye on the leopard to replace my Walmart leopard pair that I’ve had for years.

We got this power strip for Trav’s side of the bed. He needed an easier way to charge his phone…and he can plug his watch in there too.

We throw a blanket on the bed for if/when Homer hops up there to sleep. We’ve used the same one for years, and it has holes in it. I’ve gotten a couple of these blankets in the past for the living room, so I picked up a light color one for our bed to replace Homer’s old one. This is a great blanket for $12!

Like most January’s, I try and take an Amazon break. That being said, I ordered a coat for Hayden that arrived just in time for all the snowfall. These teens, they hardly wear coats, so I never know they’ve outgrown one until the temps drop and snow falls. (Hayden’s coat was $50 when I ordered it…I’m assuming the price went up thanks to the winter storms sweeping the country!)
What have you “primed” lately?

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The only things I bought on Amazon last month were some personalized ornaments for the boys and a set of strapless bras. But I’ve already placed a few orders for January despite my insistence we wouldn’t be using Amazon in the new year! Gosh, that is such a HARD promise to keep.. I literally can’t find these things anywhere else!
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And it’s just so convenient!
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I am so glad you shared those sheets – I need a new set! They look great and I am happy your dad approves, thanks for the rec!
xo,
Kellyann
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I think he wants me to send him a second pair 😂😂
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Major sounds like he is a “hoot”. It is hard to buy for parents or someone that typically is content with what they have. I appreciate you posting your Amazon purchases. It gives me ideas. We live in the country so Amazon is used quite frequently.
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He is a hoot. I wish he wanted more but I also love that he appreciates the little things that apparently he wouldn’t think to get for himself
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What have I primed lately? Too much! I love the flats and am looking for a pair so will check those out for sure. My hubs is also hard to buy for mostly because if he wants something he gets it on the spot. Enjoy all that snow!
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That’s how my husband is too! The flats are great.
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As always, you find the best stuff! I also wanted a basic white long sleeve tee for Mason to wear under his work polo for winter and Amazon saved the day.
The flats are very appealing! I have been wanting leopard!
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I have two pairs of leopard flats – one Walmart and one Nordstrom. I’ve had both for years but always turn to the Walmart ones. They are showing the wear and tear now haha
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Love those towels- checking them out- we are so overdue for needing to buy some new ones- sigh 🙂
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I was pleasantly surprised with them.
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I’m so glad you’re going to continue posting. I love all these finds, and especially your comment about the face wash “to my knowledge.” I know just what you mean! I might take a look at the flats…they look comfy!
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I don’t think he’s consistent but at least he thinks about washing his face occasionally haha
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I just love joggers on guys lol And those pink flats are cute, I wear flats all the time to work!
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