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Hello and happy Monday!

How was your weekend? We had a “divide and conquer” kind of weekend.

Travis and Hayden went to Tallahassee, Florida for the AAU Cross Country National race, and it poured down rain the entire time they were there. Meanwhile, Hadley and I were in Lex for a pretty low key weekend that included her science project and the Taylor Swift concert movie.

Hayden had an awesome race, and I hate that I missed it. The pics and videos Travis sent me were unreal. It looked like Hayden was in a “tough mudder” competition. That being said, Travis and Hayden had fun despite the weather.

Anyway, on to today’s business…

It’s the first Monday of the month, so I’m linking up with Tanya for Prime Purchases...the last one of 2023!

Here are my purchases for the month…(actually, I purchased a few more things, but I don’t want spoil any gift giving!)

Hayden needed new water bottles, and actually asked for these Gatorade ones for his birthday. He’s hard to buy for, and water bottles are boring, but I put these in a bag with a few other things he needed. We’ve used these these water bottles a lot through the years.

I wanted a new black sweatshirt that is a little nicer than just a sweatshirt. Anyway, this 1/4 zip is great to wear with jeans or leggings.

I have this same sweater in blue, and wanted a green one for the Christmas season. It’s an easy slouchy fit…

and I’ve already worn it quite a few times.

I shared this hair straightener in the kids’ birthday post, and it is legit. Hadley asked for a new straightener because they one she’s used the past few years was a hand me down from a friend and it wasn’t working properly.

Anyway, what caught my attention about this one is that it straightens and has the indention to curl hair. I’ve used it to curl my hair a couple of times, and it’s so good.

I bought these pore strips for the kids’ stockings just as a fun way to help with skincare.

Hadley needed a few new sports bras, and this pack worked well.

Stocking Stuffers…

Did you catch my Let’s Look post with Shay and Erika last month? We all shared stocking stuffer ideas.

A few gift ideas…

As we inch closer to the Christmas season, I thought I’d share a few favorite Amazon items that I’ve purchased in the past year (or given or been given as gifts)

A few of my faves:

I purchased a pack of flameless candles last January, and they sure came in clutch when we lost power for five days in February. Besides being our main source of light, most of them are a part of my regular home decor now.

The pack I bought doesn’t seem to be available, but there are many other options including this pack.

My Gma gave me these boots for my birthday this year, and I love them. I wore them most of this weekend too.

I love these slippers…

I use this candle warmer in my classroom, and it’s perfect.

Gifts we’ve given and currently love:

This microwave popcorn popper is so fun and comes in a few colors. Hadley loves using it for an afternoon snack. (It comes in “snack size” too)

We have this electric tea kettle, and gave one to my mom as well.

My Gma requested this heated neck/shoulder wrap last year, and then I also gifted it to my dad for his birthday. He loves this thing…

You know I love my Kindle, and my mom and Gma do too.

Hadley:

One of Hadley’s favorite gifts that she received is this straightening/styling hairbrush. It’s perfect for bringing your hair back to life and giving a bit of volume.

Hayden:

Hayden uses this mini massage gun often (and Trav does too!)

Trav:

I gave this collapsible utility wagon to Trav a couple of years ago, and I don’t know how we made it through all the baseball years without one. He uses it all the time for cross country. It would also be perfect for the beach, a picnic, or any other time you have to cart quite a few things around!

This is the first Christmas season in quite some time that I feel pretty good about my shopping list and all that I’ve already accomplished.

I hope this post helps give you a few ideas if you are looking for some.

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Prime Purchases: December 2022

Hello!

Tis the season for shopping! A combo of holiday events, kids’ birthday, and Christmas makes for a full sized Prime Purchases post!

I’m linking up with Tanya to share my Amazon purchases this month.

Here are my purchases this month:

This blouse is an absolute favorite. I purchased it in the “pink purple” color. This feels like such an “expensive” blouse because of the fabric and the dot detail.

I love the 3/4 sleeve and the ability to wear it tucked or untucked. I’ve also purchased it in red for the holiday season. I did try it in both the medium and large. While the medium fit, I was more comfortable in the large.

I purchased this clutch for the charity event we went to. I do have a few clutches, but I wanted something a little more festive. The gold color is so pretty, but it does come in so many other colors.

Hadley has these same heels in nude, but again, I wanted a more sparkly shoe to wear with my dress to the event. These were so pretty, and I was fine being on my feet for a few hours.

Speaking of that event, I wanted to have some color on my legs since I was wearing a short dress. Surprisingly, I still had a bit of color from our beach trip, but when Tanya shared this last month, I thought I’d give it a try. I purchased the “light bronze” shade as well as the mitt, and it was so easy to apply.

The coloring also lasted quite a few days. I actually used it again right before Thanksgiving once I realized it was going to be warm, so I’d be wearing a dress and booties to Thanksgiving.

See below for clutch, heels, and tan legs!

This sweater has been floating around the internet, so I thought I’d give it a try.

I really like it. I wore it mostly buttoned up, but I’ve worn it to school with skinny pants as well as out to dinner with jeans.

I picked up this sweater for Hadley for her birthday. She loves sweatshirts, but I knew she’d need a few oversized sweaters to wear with leggings this holiday and in the winter.

I got her the small, and it’s super cute on her.

Well, if you give a mouse a cookie…or a sweater…this one popped up as something I may like, so I ordered it too. I thought this “rose” shade would be good for the holidays, but then also something I can wear in the cooler days of spring. It’s such a comfy sweater that looks high end. In this sweater, I tried the medium and the large, and I prefer the medium, so that’s the one I kept.

This white fleece blanket is perfect for the winter months. It’s soft, cozy, and has a low price point. It also comes in a variety of colors and sizes.

I ordered this book for the kids for their birthday. I just thought it would be a good reference point for them through the years.

With the fall and winter months, I picked up one of my favorite darker OPI shades: Krona-logical Order. It’s perfect for this time of the year.

After I put out my Christmas decorations, I wanted to add a few smaller items to the Christmas decor. Plus, my decorating still is heavy on the candles. haha

I got this set of two in both the red/green and the silver white options.

…a festive little touch:

Hadley asked for a new screen protector for her birthday which made me realize both kids had had the same one for over a year. These are what we’ve used before, so I ordered them up again.

Now, for….

This post could go on…and on…and on…but I’ll try to reel it in by sharing my top 5 favorite Amazon purchases this year.

1.

This cross body purse is probably my favorite purchase of the year. It’s cute, it holds quite a bit, and you can change out the strap. It comes in a variety of colors too.

2.

When I organized my closet in June (…and it’s still looking pretty good, I must say!), these acrylic dividers were the best purchase. I bought a couple of packs, and I’ve used them in both my closet and the hall closet.

3.

This swim cover up was my favorite purchase of the summer.

I loved it so much that I bought it in two colors.

4.

These Turkish towels are so perfect that I not only packed them for the pool, but they also came with us to Mexico and any lake trip that we went on this summer.

5.

This cardigan was a favorite from the spring! Like many things, I loved it so much, I bought it in two colors.

I don’t think it’s available in pink, but I have the “cadet gray” as well, and it comes in many other colors. It’s easy to style up or down.

What’s your favorite Amazon purchase this year?

I love this link up, and thanks so much for supporting my blog this year.

I hope you have a great Tuesday!

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January 2021: Prime Purchases

Well, it’s the first Tuesday of the month (and of 2021), and I’m so happy that Tanya is still hosting her Prime Purchases link up. I love looking at what others purchase, and sharing my purchases as well.

In December, I bought a few odds and ends, some clothes (per usual), and a few gifts. So, I’m sharing those with you today!

Notes and Note pads:

I purchased some lunch box notes at the beginning of the school year, and they lasted me until the end of the semester. My kids take their lunches on the two days they go to the pod. I’m guessing next year in middle school they won’t want lunchbox notes, so I will embrace this last semester of elementary school!

I needed some magnetic pads of paper for our grocery lists, and I thought this pack was cute!

Clothing:

I’d seen this sweater swirling around IG Stories and thought it looked just my style. I ordered it in this navy blue in a large…It’s very soft, cozy and great quality. I will say I wouldn’t call this navy blue. It has more of a green coloring to it. I love the color either way. I’ve seen some style it as a sweater dress, so that’s why I got the large. That being said, I still only would feel comfortable wearing it with leggings.

I did order it in a size medium in the pink color, and it’s more of a perfect fit and still works with leggings. I’m keeping both sizes and colors because I love it and the fit is meant to be oversized anyway.

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Now that I’m focused on getting back on track with working out, I purchased this zip up in blue and love it for a lightweight option to put over workout tops. I’ve seen the price fluctuate on it, but I did get it for under $20.

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Gifts:

As always, Amazon came in clutch for Christmas presents. I ordered quite a few things for family members and the kids, but here are a few of the items.

Travis is a runner. When I saw this beanie with the built in light, I knew it would be perfect for him on morning runs. The price was great when I bought it, but it looks like it’s even cheaper now!

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TAGVO USB Rechargeable LED Beanie Cap, Lighting and Flashing Alarm Modes 8 LED Hands Free Flashlight, Easy Install Quick Release Headlamp Beanie, Unisex Winter Warmer Knit Cap Hat

I asked for this meat chopper last year for Christmas, and loved it so much that I purchased a couple for family members. It’s life changing. Seriously…it’s such a handy kitchen gadget.

Hadley has taken an interest in skincare lately, and I thought this facial spin brush would be perfect for her to use since she’s started washing her face. I swear she knows more about skincare, beauty and hair products than I ever will!

This purchase was a last minute gift. After purging Hayden’s closet, we found an ink cartridge box full of cash! Hayden quit using his piggy bank because he lost the cork that holds the money in the bank. So, he’d been hoarding his cash in the random box! It almost got thrown out! Travis suggested I look for a KC Chiefs piggy bank, but I didn’t see any options. So I put two and two together, and bought this bank…

and these stickers….

to make Hayden a KC Chiefs piggy bank. He was so excited!

the other stickers are on the back…

So…that’s a peek at what I Primed this month! What purchases did you make?

My “dry” January typically consists of not making any Amazon purchases, but I have purchased a few organizational items because January also means purging and organizing around here. Those items haven’t arrived yet, but I can share those next month. Otherwise, I’m pausing Amazon purchases for the rest of this month. My debit card needs a break.

Check out Tanya’s Prime Purchases schedule and join us next month!

Thanks so much for reading, and happy Priming!