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Monday, April 4, 2022

Amazon Prime Purchases - March

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It is time for another round of what did buy from Amazon Prime in March? I am a little embarrassed by how much I purchased. This month felt like a Christmas month. I mostly bought household items because you find them in bulk and for much cheaper than most stores. Not always though.

So what did we buy this last month?

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So lets start with some repurchases:
Fairy Tales Everyday Conditioner

This is our favorite conditioner for the girls and they were recently out of it. Instead of getting the small bottle, I got the 32 ounce one. It comes with a pump and should last them way longer.

Bob's Red Mill Pancake Mix

If I don't make homemade pancakes, then I make these pancakes or waffles. They are the best and we love them. I just can't find them locally anymore.

Crest Gum Detoxify Toothpaste

This is the toothpaste that I use. Rory and the girls use different versions of Tom's toothpaste.

Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner

I go back and forth between these and the Tide washing machine cleaner tabs. I love them both and I think it is good to change it up in my ever so picky washing machine.

Now onto some baseball/softball items that I had to purchase for the girls.
Girls Softball Pants

The girls needed softball pants and I had the hardest time finding some. These are still big in the waist even though they are the smallest size. So I got them a belt below as well.

Rawlings Baseball Glove

I also was behind on getting the girls new baseball gloves. They had ones that were meant for tee-ball and were far too small. I found these online in the correct hand (they are right handed) and scooped them up. When we went to 3 stores in town, they only had left hander gloves (like me!).

Adjustable Kids Sports Belt

Since their pants don't fit them very well, I needed belts. I got them black ones so they can wear them for other seasons.

Rawlings Baseball Socks

I got the girls purple socks to match their uniforms. And I got them over the calf ones for softball. Let's hope they are long enough.

Now onto other random items:
Locking Tweezers

This is a very random purchase. I bought this last week to see if I could get the girls earrings out myself. The girls have body piecing style earrings in their ears. Meaning they have a flat back and the ball is threaded onto the post. I tried using some needle nose pliers to hold it and my fingers but that didn't work. I called the piercing shop and they recommended these plus some latex or medical gloves for a better grip on the ball. Otherwise I can't get in for a few weeks and the girls need them out for their first game on Friday.

Eye Shadow Brush Set

I got these for the girls Easter baskets. They are very into make up right now and I usually put it on for them. They have many colors now, so these are something they could definitely use.

Affresh Dishwasher Cleaning Tabs

I have never cleaned out my dishwasher since we got it. Someone reminded me how gross it can get, so I got these and used one. Everything smelled so much better after using it.

Pirate Telescope

I got this for our friends sons birthday party. He loves everything pirates. It comes with a nice box too.

Garbage Disposal Cleaner

This is another random purchase. I cleaned the rubber lip of the garbage disposal and it was soooo gross. And we had this smell coming from the garbage disposal, so I started looking for solutions. This one is really cool to watch. With a small stream of water, you turn on the disposal with this packet in it and it foams up blue foam while it cleans. So much better now.

2 Light Up Pirate Swords

This was the second part of the pirate birthday gift.

Full Coverage Tie Bikini

Now I have debated on what kind of swimsuit to wear this summer. I really want one from Andie Swim that is a one piece (and I still may get it), but I also love bikinis. This one has a full back coverage, ties in the sides to fit you well and is adjustable. Now I haven't worn a triangle top in a long time, but we shall see if this one works. One of my blogger/IG friends who lives local swears by it. And she is a mom of 4.

Synthetic Nitrile Gloves

We didn't have any latex or nitrile gloves in our house at all and I need to get those earrings out if I can, so I bought these in hopes they will help get a grip on the ball for the girls earrings.

Kut from the Kloth Mia Skinny Jeans

I mentioned these jeans in a Friday Favorites post. I love them. I think my favorite part is the button fly. I miss pants like these. And they stretch through the day, so I recommend ordering a size down.

Dryer Vent Cleaner

I also mentioned this in the same Friday favorites post. I have used this thing twice and I am amazed at how much lint comes out of the vent. I had so much the first time that I had to unclog the hose. Plus this is a major fire hazard, so I definitely recommend this item!

What did you buy this month on Prime?
Friday, April 1, 2022

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday all! We once again have a busy weekend. We have opening day for softball and baseball tomorrow. Then Sunday we have softball practice, Walter has a grooming appointment and I have a facial! And then this next week is busy with appointments, practices and all the fun things. Plus Monday is my mom's birthday! Shout out to her!

Anyways, onto Friday favorites and Happenings.

ONE. A week or two ago, I posted the dress below as I have been wanting it for quite awhile, but it was pricey....$215. But I got it on sale for about $145 and I had to grab it. Well, I tried it on this week and while I LOVE the color, the look of it and how it is mostly forgiving, I had to send it back. And you will see why below.

First off, I had the hardest time getting this thing on. When you lay it out flat, it twists and that is because what is inside of it. It is basically a bodysuit inside of a dress. And I am not sure if I missed it, but I did not see that in the description. If I am going to wear a bodysuit inside of a dress, I want it to be a thong style or at least have that option. The fact that you can see the bodysuit in my butt area was a no go for me.

Norma Kamali Diana Ruched One-Shoulder Gown

Norma Kamali Diana Ruched One-Shoulder Gown

Another reason it is going back is I got a medium and I really needed a small. The top area was big and it wouldn't matter except there is a lot of extra material to pull and get the perfect ruching.
Norma Kamali Diana Ruched One-Shoulder Gown

I am sad as I have wanted this dress for awhile and it was perfect for a wedding at a garden like castle. But again, that wedding is in August, so I have plenty of time to find the perfect dress.

TWO. Since I was pregnant last year, my body changed and that meant my hands changed and never went back. I couldn't wear my rings for much of my pregnancy with my girls, but once they were born and I lost all the excess water from my c-section and the baby weight, I was able to wear them again. 

Well this last time I was still able to wear them, but my hands were never the same. I had a hard time getting my rings off each day. Even in the dead of winter. I knew it would only get worse, so I took them to the jeweler where Rory got them and I asked them to size them up. I told them my problem and we sized them up 1/2 a size. This meant adding more platinum to the rings. It took them about a week and a half and I got them back and they looked better than ever. 

They definitely needed a good cleaning, polishing and to be looked at (check the diamonds).

I got them back last Friday!

THREE. Last weekend we celebrated Rory's birthday with another birthday dinner out. This time to one of our favorite steakhouses. Rory said it was one of the best steaks he has had in a very long time. Everything was amazing! Especially the company! Happy 44th birthday Rory!



We started off with the spicy shrimp which was a lot like bang bang shrimp. It was so good.


I ordered the three course meal, so I got a salad (Caesar salad), a 6 oz filet with a lobster tale, garlic mashed potatoes and a mini dessert (bread pudding). 



This steak was cooked to perfection.



Rory got a New York Strip and shared some of my potatoes. He also got a side of roasted garlic to add on top of his steak.


I reminded the waiter that it was Rory's birthday, so we got a free dessert and he chose New York Cheesecake....my favorite!


Such a fun night celebrating Rory!

FOUR. So I am starting to eye bathing suits. I don't have any one piece suits at all. I only have bikinis and while I still love bikinis and will still rock them, I am thinking I need to add a one piece to my collection. 

I have a bikini from Andie swim and I love it, so I am leaning towards this one. Unless you all have recommendations on one piece suits for long torsos.

Andie Swim Mykonos One Piece

FIVE. Weekly funnies.








Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything.