Hello and happy Monday!
Did you survive the time change?
I’ve shared before that I’m the “weirdo” that likes that it will now be darker earlier! Now, don’t get me wrong, by February, I’m ready for spring…and then summer, but I really do love the coziness of it getting darker sooner this time of the year.
Did you catch my Saturday post?!
I recapped October…which was an great month from start to finish!
Now, onto another favorite monthly post…and that’s when I share my recent Amazon purchases.
Like with most months, there seems to be something for everyone in my house. haha!
I don’t buy placemats very often, but I wanted to freshen up the table for fall. Obviously, these don’t scream fall, but I love the subtle color under my neutral fall plates. I just wanted something different for the table right now. I think I will use them in the spring as well.
I was “influenced,” and ordered this “3D lifting cream.” I now use it as a part of my night time skin care a few days a week. Of course, I’m not turning back the hands of time, but I do feel this working a bit which I appreciate! Bonus — it smells lovely.
I’d say at this point most of my leggings come from my favorite boutique…Shop Style Your Senses, but I do also love leggings I’ve ordered from Amazon in the past too. Anyway, I wanted a blue pair, and these Hanes ones far exceeded my expectations. They are buttery soft, and I love the 7/8 length. They are a great option that come in many color options.
It was time for my annual magnetic “meal planner” order. This stays on my fridge, and I write down our activities and dinners on the left, and then my shopping list is on the right hand side. One pad has enough pages for a year; I’ve ordered this the past four years.
Before our fall break trip, I got a pedicure. I took my own OPI Cajun Shrimp nail polish to the salon because I prefer this color. Anyway, when I went to touch up my toes a couple of weeks ago, I couldn’t find my bottle and realized I must have left it at the salon. So, I ordered a new bottle. I won’t make that mistake again.
It was time to re-order my favorite under eye patches…can’t start my morning routine without them!
I was influenced by a friend who told me she purchased this autumn themed word search. I still do my daily word search from my calendar, but I love this one too!
Hadley ordered some of this blush, and it’s one of her faves. It would be a great stocking stuffer idea if you need one.
For Trav’s birthday (in July!), I ordered these solar lights for our front steps. Well, he just put them out, and they are amazing. So amazing that he wanted some for both sets of our back porch steps. So, in July, I ordered the eight pack, and then this month I ordered the twelve pack. If you need a gift idea, I think these are great!!
Over a year ago, Homer had an accident on our hall runner, and I never ordered a new one. With the cooler weather, I decided it was time to get something for under our feet as we walk down the hall. I’m the worst with measurements, so after a few failed attempts at Target and Home Goods, I realized I needed the 10 foot length, and tried this rug, and it’s so good.
I was shocked at how soft it is, and I love the color way.
I actually used some of my Amazon Associates earnings when I purchased the rugs, so that was a win win. Truly, thanks for shopping my links!
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost time to think about holiday gifts and stocking stuffers.
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Oh my gosh. Thank you so much for sharing those leggings- they look and sound perfect- I always buy the 7/8 length because I am so short and LOVE the buttery soft fabric so looks like I will be grabbing them in three colors- ha! Cajun Shrimp is one of my favorite colors too and I always bring my own polish to the salon because you never know what they will have/not have- I have accidentally left some behind over the years too- ha!
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I thought I was losing my mind when I couldn’t find it at home and realized I must have left it at the salon. Oops! The leggings are really good. I will most likely buy them in another color. I loved the blue and they were perfect
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Those placemats are so pretty! I love the new runners too.
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I was pleasantly surprised with both purchases 🙂 especially the rug since I’d been looking for so long. I should have just tried Amazon from the start. Haha
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I have blue leggings and they work great with all my black tops!
Those solar lights – love! I bet Eddie Otis would try to pick them up. Lol.
You found some great things! I have left my polish before and called to come get it! That stuff ain’t cheap! But, if I hadn’t realized til weeks later (which would happen to me)- bye bye.
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I can’t believe I’ve made it this long without blue leggings. I even left the polish at my regular place — but feel awkward asking so many weeks later
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Haha! So funny! And, even better if they are UK blue, right? Totally!
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Definitely helps 🙂
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Our clocks changed last weekend and it has taken me a week to get used to it getting darker earlier.
Those placemats are so pretty and I love the look of that meal planner! The lights on the steps look fantastic, what a great idea!
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The lights really are practical but also aesthetically pleasing 🙂
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We have some Amazon solar lights down our walkway to the dock and also in the waterfall and they work great. The price is good too. I like the 7/8 length so will check out the leggings. My stash needs an upgrade. I might have to try the collagen/retinol eye masks. I use retinol but every little bit helps : ) Have a great day!
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That’s kind of how I feel when I try a new skincare product- every little bit helps. Haha
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I love the placemats and how you layered them with the straw ones underneath. I’ll check out the leggings. I’m loving the eye masks too. I put some skincare on my post today, and feel like they are improving my skin, but nothing is a miracle at this point. Ha, ha!
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Exactly- I’m not expecting miracles haha
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I love those placemats, and the layered look! Looks very formal, but yet not!
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I’m definitely not formal haha
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