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Monday, July 4, 2022

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Wish List

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First off, thank you so much for baring with me as I get back into blogging, commenting and just back into the swing of things. While I was out, I had over 60 comments to respond to. And then blog reading. I didn't get to read as many posts as I wanted, but I still tried to read 3 per person and catch up on their lives a bit. So thank you so much!

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is coming up. For a few it starts on Wednesday. For me, it starts on Saturday.


I know many hate this sale, but I really enjoy it. I always pick up some of my favorites like hair care, underwear and t-shirt basics. But then I throw in many other items, and see what I like, dislike and can't live without. Today I am sharing my wish list items. I went through all 55 pages of women's items just for this post. On Wednesday, I will share my tried and true favorites.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Wish List

1.State Camisole

This cami is perfect for date night or to wear under a blazer at work. I love this green color.

Barefoot Dreams Socks

Who doesn't love cozy socks? I usually buy a pair or two during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale.

BB Dakota Midi Skirt

This skirt is high up on my list. I love that it is high waisted, has a small slit and can be dressed up with a blouse or dressed down with a knotted shirt. Plus I love BB Dakota items so much.

Avec Les Filles Longline Coat

This is on quite a few people's lists, so I am sure it will sell out before I can get it. But I really love the look of it and really want it for the Fall and Winter season.

Halogen Faux Leather Midi Skirt

This is another item I will order if I get the chance. I love the idea of this for date night. I am really into faux leather right now (I really want a pair of faux leather shorts) .

Michael Kors Cleo Slingbacks

I really need a new pair of black heels (for a wedding I am going to) and these are so cute and perfect for it.

On Cloudflow Running Shoes

Rory said his On shoes are his favorite and now I want some for working out...for when I can start working out again. I love the colors of these and they are at a great price!

Faherty Vista Reversible Terry Hoodie

This hoodie looks so cute and comfy. I love the colors and simplicity of it.

Tom Ford Sari Sunnies

These sunnies would definitely be a splurge, but they are so pretty!

Toms Kallie Wedge Booties

These are also on the top of my list. I love wedge shoes more than ever because they are so much more comfortable while traveling. I want them in this matte/flat black.

Here is some screenshots of my wish list (some items are on Wednesday's post as they are repurchases for me). This also gives you an idea of sizes and prices.



Are you shopping the sale this year?

Friday, July 1, 2022

Amazon Prime Purchases - June and a Little Update

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Happy Friday all! I haven't talked to many of you in so long. I have been recovering at home and it was a lot harder of a recovery than I thought it would be. I had plans to go on Instagram and talk about my surgery and how recovery was going, but that never happened. I had plans to write many posts while I was recovering, and that never happened. 

To be honest, I have been tired, sore, and just wasn't feeling it. But believe me, I was all over Instagram everyday keeping up with you all. But now I am back...I am trying to write a post on my surgery, then one on my recovery, plus some Nordstrom Anniversary posts, a Graeagle vacation post and a few others. But I also missed about 3 weeks of work due to my vacation, my surgery and recovery and I have a lot to catch up on. So please bare with me.

Since I want to get my Amazon favorites post out, I thought I would do that today instead of on Monday. Enjoy!

linking up with Tanya

Let's start with some repurchases...
Fairy Tales Detangler

This is our favorite detangler, but since it is not the school year, we use this every other day and another detangler in between. The smell on this one is amazing and it repels lice which let's be honest, is very much needed when your kids are in elementary school.

Melatonin

This is my favorite brand, flavor, dosage and kind of melatonin.

Stool Softener

Definitely not glamorous, but needed post surgery.

And now onto some new items...
Foot Peel Mask

I saw this on a Amazon Must Haves found on Tik Tok and wanted to try it. My feet get so dry and rough during the Summer. It comes in a two pack, so I used one in early Summer and I will use one post Summer. These really do work. I followed some reviews by cleaning my feet, using the masks by cutting a small hole for my feet and not the whole way. Leave on for an hour and then wash thoroughly. Then let your feet soak 5 to 10 minutes per day for 3 days and it flakes off like magic.

Bagel Guillotine

This was also on that page of Tik Tok finds. We eat a lot of bagels and have already used this three different weekends. This one cuts beautifully and quickly. Total must have.

Chi 1 1/4" Flat Iron

I had my previous Chi for 12 years. I only got a new one because the plates had some gouges in them that were pulling and damaging my hair. This one was on sale, had great reviews and allows me to adjust the temperature which my old one did not. So far I love it and use it almost daily.

Ruffwear Dog Collar

Walter's leather collar lost its ring for the leash, so we needed to order him a new one. To be honest, we had so much trouble with that leather collar that I am glad we got a new one. This one has an easy to open (for people) clasp, comes in four colors/designs (ours is sunset), has a place for a leash and dog tag. I got the 11 to 14 inch one.

Custom Dog Tag

Since we needed a new dog tag, I searched on Amazon and I am very happy with the tag. We got the trees, mountain, sun and water tag (says Jasper). It allows you to pick a font, color and size. We chose the small based on the sizing (how big your dog is). I was able to customize the back with whatever I wanted it to say. It came quickly and it very pretty.

Pretty Hands and Feet

I used to use this (but in a blue bottle) when I was growing up. I got it to help with the peeling of my feet after using those masks. Plus I can use it in between to keep my feet not so rough.

Supergoop! Face and Body Sunscreen Stick

I have used this before and while it is pricey, it works so well. Sutton was having problems with our other whole body sunscreen on her face while in Graeagle. Her face was chapped from the wind, sun and pool. I got this again and since using it (when she went to the pool and splash pad), it has helped keep her face protected and chap free.

That was it for our Amazon Prime orders in June. What did you purchase?

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

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Still Recovering

Hi All! I thought I would be back to writing posts, commenting on your blogs and back in the swing of things. BUT this surgery recovery has been hard. Harder than I thought it would be. Even though they warned me about it. But I thought I would bounce back quickly.

To be honest, I have gone out a bit (I went to the rodeo on Monday since we had tickets for months and I didn't know my surgery would be moved up), but it definitely set me back yesterday. I was bleeding again and my goodness have I been sore. 

So I am listening to my body and taking more time. I hope to be back next week. Fingers crossed. But in the meantime, I watch all your stories on Instagram.

See you soon! And thank you for being so patient about me getting back to you all.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Surgery

So if you have noticed that I am lagging on responding to comments or commenting on your blog posts, it is because my surgery was moved up to Monday. I am currently laying up at home resting, sleeping, and healing.

On Tuesday May 31st I got a call from my surgeon's office letting me know that my surgeon needed to cancel or reschedule my surgery (it was supposed to be on Monday June 27th). They said they had a cancellation for Monday June 13th and I could take that or I would have to wait until August. 

Since I scheduled this surgery date over two months ago, I didn't want to wait it out any longer. And I got back from my Graeagle trip on the 11th, so I figured why not? 

It took some time to change all my other appointments, work commitments, etc., but I got it done. So if I am slow to respond to your comments, please know I will probably next week.

Now onto healing and recovering.


Monday, June 13, 2022

4th of July Outfits for Men and Women

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Now that I shared my Kids 4th of July Outfits, I thought I would share some for Men and Women. Now, it was a lot harder to find any. Maybe I am just shopping early, but I thought with Memorial Day not that long ago, there should have been more patriotic wear. I guess not. But I did find some cute stuff, and more for women than men, but still a few men finds.

4th of July Outfits for Men and Women
One  |  Two Three  |  Four Five  
Six  |  Seven  |  Eight  |  Nine  |  Ten

I know adding a sweater in for the 4th seems weird, but if you are like me, then you more often or not are camping during the 4th of July. In the evening and mornings it is cold, and this is perfect to start or end your day. 

I also love the pairing of Six and Nine or Seven and Nine because they are things that can be worn all Summer long.

Men kind of get little here because it is either stripes or full blown flags and stars on their outfits. I do love the USA shirt which you can wear for the Olympics or the 4th of July. The shorts are technically pjs, but I see them more as lounge shorts. 

What will you be wearing this 4th of July?