Tuesday, February 11, 2020

How my 'No Online Purchases in February' is going...

I had to order the following from Zappos because they were truly necessities -- Adam's work shoes got a hole in them and Jordyn's snowpants no longer fit {a necessity for February in Iowa}


The following are 20 of the 37 things currently in my Amazon cart that it's killing me not to pull the trigger on... 

Thursday, September 5, 2019

10 Favorite PRIME Purchases

I started this series last year and made it a whopping three months before it ended.  Sigh.  Since I see 135 orders placed in 2019 alone on our Amazon account, you had better believe I have some favorite purchases to share with you!


1 | The best workout tank you will find!  The arm holes aren't too big, it isn't too tight, and it's under $20!

2 | We bought two of these Chore Charts and stuck them to the washing machine when you first walk inside.  It's perfect for us because they're at kid level and right when you walk in the door, so NO excuses for not doing your chores.  *The layout of our house is unique, so 'guests' are never on our that floor of the house {only on the 3rd} so it's tucked away, but it isn't {if that makes sense}.

3 | Yes, I know 90% of the world already has some form of Alexa in their house {we had 5 already} but I had to get one for my work office and this was my first 3rd generation one.  They're so pretty! 

4 | I purchased these 3 story fire ladders for the kids' bedrooms.  It's never something people want to talk about, but we wanted to be prepared.  We had the local firefighters come to the house to talk to the kids {and a couple friends} about fire safety and practice escaping from their rooms {30 feet off the ground} if need be.

5 | My favorite leggings in the whole world!  I ditched my Lulu's for these!  They're soft, they hold up amazingly {trust me!}, they come in 7/8 {holla!}, AND they're only $25!! {that's 5 for the price of one from Lululemon!}  I think I've told 156458 people about these pants!

6 | I was a huge skeptic {I consider myself a pretty efficient packer!} about these Packing Cubes but after everyone kept talking about them, I decided to try them for myself and see if they were worth all the rage.  And?  I love them!  I find them especially helpful to 'sort' my luggage.  I packed the kids and I for South Carolina this summer in just one carry on bag with the help of these cubes.  They're great for dividing up each persons clothes, or my favorite, packing each day in one cute {i.e. I packed Jordyn's, Cullyn's, and my Monday clothes in one, Tuesday's clothes in another, etc.} SUPER helpful to just open one cube a day instead of digging through piles.

7 | For under $30 these side tables are great!  I have one in my office at work and another in our bedroom.  I covered the top this faux marble covering and couldn't love them more!

8 | These clear bottles are simple, but so helpful!  I use them for eye makeup remover, toner, nail polish remover, etc. I have them in a drawer in my bathroom and can just pull them out and push down quickly for what I need.  No more unscrewing a bunch of bottles before bed each night.  As I type this out, I realize how lazy I must sound, but I'm telling you guys...it's the little things! :)

9 | Speaking of simple things, this acrylic organizer is where it's at!  I was tired of jewelry and makeup all over my bathroom counter, so I ordered this.  It's simple, pretty, and functional.  If you're interested in getting your bathroom sink area back, you may want to try this!

10 | Since we're on a roll talking about bathroom favorites, I have to share my favorite hair product with you.  Friends, meet VIP.  Where are all of my fine haired friends?  This product is for you!  It's hard to explain, but imagine the volume you got from backcombing in the 80s. That's what this is like, except in aerosol form, and in the best possible way.  Spray gold!

Monday, November 19, 2018

PRIME Purchases

Here's my belated PRIME purchases for the month!


1 | Jordyn was in need of winter footwear, and I found these boots for $10!!!
2 | We're trying to transition away from disposable brown paper bags, so I purchased this insulated lunchbag.  It's the perfect size, and bonus, J hasn't even thrown it away on accident yet! ;)  
3 | These booties are adult quality in a little kid size.  Jordyn has been living in them lately!
4 | I know, I know...everyone has a faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree.  This one is $40 off, making it less than $50!
5 | This basket is perfect for so much!  I have it in my laundry area, but I want another for our stairwell and one for my closet.  It would also be perfect to put your plant {see #4} in!
6 | This book has beautiful images!  We also bought Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
7 | These transition from gloves to mittens, which I have seen for adults, but never for kids.  Jordyn loves them!


Friday, October 5, 2018

PRIME Purchases

I was going to wait a few months for my next PRIME Purchases, but I can't hold out any longer!  I bought a few things this month that I can't stop sharing with people, so I figured I should share them with you guys too!


1. | Robotic Vacuum
I wouldn't call myself a 'late-adapter' so much as an 'I don't want to blow my money on something I'm not going to use' kinda gal.  So, when everyone else in the world was getting a Roomba, I was over here all 'I have a very nice Dyson that's working just fine'.  Then we moved into our new house and I was tempted to get one {everyone I know has one} but it has a whole-house vacuum that works great.  And then I started commuting an extra 6+ hours to/from work a week paired with how tired I was of hauling hoses all over my house for the central vacuum and when my friend Brooke raved about her vacuum that was $50 off {making it $180!} I was SOLD.  I hoped on and Primed it from her house that night.  You guys...you probably already know this...but it was the best.decision.ever!  I heard once that you should vacuum one time a week for each person in your house and two times a week for each pet {!!}.  That's 6 days a week that they recommend -- I was doing it once! It's so nice to start this thing and walk away!  We do the upstairs one day and the downstairs the next day.  It doesn't have to 'learn' anything so we just set it on the floor we want to clean, hit auto, and walk away!  Plus it senses stairs and doesn't go down them.

2. | Home Gel Nail Polish Kit
One of the downfalls of living in the middle of no where is that we're now at least 30 minutes {each way} from a nail salon {for reference, we had at least 7 within 3 minutes of our last house}.  So, for that reason, I decided to try this home gel nail polish kit.  My sister recommended it to me years ago and it was genius!  Added bonus that this kit costs the same price as one manicure!

3. | Halloween Books
I finally ordered this years' Halloween books for the kids from this post. Adorable photos.

4. | Gel Nail Polish
Now that I'm painting my nails every week I decided to order a few more colors for fall.  I've tried 4 of the 6 and I'm loving them! Great coverage and it lasts over a week!

5. | Collagen
Kind of boring, but I was out so I needed to reorder.  I add this to my shakes in the mornings.  It helps with skin, nails, and hair plus it's supposed to be great for your skin as you age.

6. | Butter Dish
Because I'm old -- haha!  In all honesty, we're trying to switch from margarine to real butter and we need room temperature butter! {currently on sale}

7. | Christmas Pajamas
Christmas pajamas. I wasn't going to include these yet, but they're 50% off right now with promo code 50M8DB4T, so it's too good not to share!

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Mother's Day Gift Guide $20-50

We have been so incredibly busy this April, that Mother's Day totally snuck up on me!  How is it next weekend already?  We have been so blessed this year {a new house, a new car, a dream vacation}, that I truly don't expect anything this year.  In fact, a nice brunch with my family {who happens to be in town next weekend} and an afternoon nap would make my weekend perfect!  However, that doesn't stop me for sharing a few things I've been eyeing! :)

Shirt | Earrings | Flowers | Necklace

Earrings | I've been loving all of the druzy jewels lately!  And with a $20 price tag, I'm all in!
Shirt | Anyone that knows me know I love tees, and hashtags, and anything mom related, so this is exactly what my yoga pants have been asking for!
Necklace | I've been dreaming of a necklace like this since I had Jordyn write 'GRAM' and made into a necklace for my mama.  I would LOVE one with her little capslock handwriting that says MAMA.  While you couldn't get it here before Mother's Day, I promise, this necklace is worth the wait!
Flowers | Who doesn't love flowers on any Mother's Day?  These are adorable, eco friendly, and last forever!  Use code 'ECO25' for 25% off!

*None of these products are sponsored in any way!  They're just a few things I been loving, purchased for a gift, or seen from a friend. 

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Skincare Regimen | 2015


Okay, I'll admit this isn't the most interesting post, I'm so not into beauty & fashion, but I've recently had to change my skincare regimen up a bit.  For some reason I never really dealt with acne as a teenager, or even in college, but since having children and working out more, I seem to be getting more and more acne.  I use the term acne loosely, because I know people have it much worse than me, but my chin tends to be a problem area -- largely because when I'm at work {thinking} I have a habit of putting my hand to my chin. Anyways...my favorite products in order of usage...

Clinique Acne Solutions Cleanser :: I purchased this a VonMaur, but I'm sure anywhere that carries Clinique {most department stores} would have it available.  This is a liquid that turns foam when it pumps.  I LOVE this.  If I used only one face product, it would be this.  It leaves my face feeling incredible! $20

Up & Up Eye Makeup Remover :: I totally forgot to picture this, but I'm not too picky about my eye makeup remover, so I use the cheap stuff from Target.  $2.50

 Arbonne Genius Nightly Resurfacing Solution :: This is a splurge!  I purchased it because I got my first age spot {!!-I'm not even 30 yet!} I only use it at night, but I noticed a difference after just one week.  I dab the little pad it comes with and start on my age spot {just left of my left eye} and then use the remainder of the pad under my eyes, between my eyes, and around my mouth.  $95

Burt's Bees' Acne Solution Toner :: Again, toner isn't a huge deal to me.  I bought this on my last walmart run.  I apply it in the mornings after I wash my face.  I squirt a bit on a makeup pad or piece of toilet paper and swipe it all over my face.  $10

Arbonne Corrective Eye Cream :: This was another splurge.  I've always had terrible dark spots under my eyes {thanks dad!}but having children has only intensified this {if I could only teach them that sleep is in fact a good thing!} :)  Again, maybe it's just my imagination, but I really think this has helped.  I apply it all around my eye {if I have any left on my hand, I rub it around my smile lines} after the toner.  $55

Arbonne Restorative Day Cream Moisturizer :: Clearly by now you know all of my Arbonne products are splurges.  In truth, I tried a sample of their entire RE9Advanced line that I loved, but just couldn't pull the trigger with that price tag, so I chose the most important to me.  So clearly this is a fantastic lotion considering I could buy a 'regular' lotion at the salon for under $20.  It leaves my face feeling moisturized but not heavy or greasy.  $50

Are there any products I'm missing?  
Something amazing that I must try?  Help a sister out!

Again, this is an unpaid product review.  I bought all of these items at full price & expressed only my own opinions. 

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