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Hey, y’all! I’m popping in today to share my Amazon purchases from August. These posts are always some of my most-viewed each month, and they don’t take me as long to put together as some of my other posts, so these are always a win-win!
In August, we had another heavy month for Amazon shopping because we got our sweet Belle and we had to get her set up with all the items that she needed. We saved many of Maui’s old things that Belle is using, but there were plenty of things she needed, too. Let’s get started!
Bamboo
Apothecary Jars
I bought these apothecary jars for our guest bathroom, and they are the perfect sizes to hold cotton swabs and flossers. I’ve been wanting to have little items like that on hand in case anyone ever needs them when they’re visiting, so I was happy to check this off the list! I needed something lightweight because the floating shelves in our bathroom can’t hold much weight, so I opted for these. They’re plastic so they’re extremely lightweight, but you’d never know it because they look really nice… especially with the bamboo lids! I love that the lids can be removed one handed… I didn’t want lids that had to be unscrewed or unsealed to open. And they came with labels (cotton balls, cotton swabs, cotton pads, floss picks, hair ties, bath salts, and six blank ones)! I’m not using them yet, but I did save them in case I change my mind down the road. I really thought that was such a special touch, though.
Bamboo
Tray
I wanted a matching tray to give the jars a little home, so I grabbed this one. It’s made of bamboo that looks identical to the bamboo lids on the jars and it’s the perfect size… so perfect you would never know that it didn’t come with them! It’s such a simple little set, but I am obsessed. And it’s such a great way to store items that guests can find useful when they visit. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been in the bathroom at someone’s house and wished I had a flosser, especially when I had my braces.
Floss Picks
And speaking of flossers, this was one of the things I put in the jars, but I wanted
some that matched the aesthetic in the bathroom. The ones we already had on hand were these,
and the mint green color just wasn’t the vibe, so I grabbed these, and they
look great. They’re just as good as the
ones we had before, and I think they are slightly less expensive than the ones I’ve
been purchasing.
Toilet
Paper Basket
Are y’all tired of hearing about this yet?! Haha. Y’all, I ADORE an item that is not only functional but beautiful, and I’m obsessed with this basket. It fits perfectly on the toilet tank, and it holds three rolls of toilet paper. The color of the basket really warms up the space, too, and I can never get enough of scallops.
O-Cedar
Pacs
It’s also no secret that I’m obsessed with my O-Cedar spin mop. I bought mine several years ago, and it has made mopping so much more satisfying, and dare I say, somewhat enjoyable? In the past, I’ve used very diluted Tide powder clothing detergent in my water to mop the floors because I saw someone post that method on Instagram years ago. It makes the house smell like fresh laundry, which I love, but I recently saw something that said you shouldn’t use detergent on hardwood floors because it can cause residue to build over time, ultimately ruining the floors. Whoops. Who knows if that’s true, but just in case, I grabbed these pods when they happened to show up in my recommendations. They made our whole house smell like a spa and they do make the floors look sparkly clean! They dissolve almost instantly in hot water, so I didn’t even have to wait, and I’ll be using them going forward. When I first shared them in a Five on Friday post a few weeks ago, they were one of the most purchased items through my links that week, so I hope all of you who bought them love them as much as I do!
Shower
Hooks with Rollers
The kids have a traditional shower with a shower curtain, and they’ve had trouble for years with opening and closing the curtain because the hooks that we had didn’t move over the shower bar smoothly. They were yanking the shower curtain open and closed so hard that I was worried they were going to pull the whole thing down, so I was excited to find these shower curtain hooks. They have spherical roller balls on them that allow them to glide smoothly over the bar, and they’re also rust resistant. I love a product that solves a pain point!
Bedazzling
Kit
Olivia has been itching to bedazzle all the things, so she bought this kit with her own money a couple of weeks ago, and she has been bedazzling everything in sight. This kit comes with 50,000 rhinestones in 40 different colors, and it includes everything you need – tweezers, a pickup pen, clear glue, a scoop, and a couple of trays so you can keep the colors you’re working with close rather than leaving the whole kit open all the time. It works so well and Olivia has lots of bedazzled items as proof – claw clips, glue sticks, hand sanitizer! It’s an inexpensive way to keep kids busy and crafty and it would make a great holiday gift! My girl and I just love to make things pretty!
Yarn
Kit
Olivia joined crochet club at school this year, and they were asked to bring one skein of yarn and a crochet hook to the first class. We decided to go ahead and buy this set of 12 colors since she’ll be using it for the next four months, and we are so pleased with it! It’s a good quality yarn that has excellent reviews, and there are 1,116 total yards in the pack, so it should last her a long time.
Crochet
Hook
We also purchased this crochet hook for her to take to the meetings. I know nothing about crochet hooks, but Olivia knew that she needed this size, and this one is highly rated, so it ended up being perfect.
Dog
Collar
Belle needed a collar, and the kids and I picked out this one. This brand has soooo many cute colors and patterns, but the three of us loved this one the most. It fits perfectly, it’s easy to put on and remove, and it’s adjustable so we can continue to use it even if she gets a little bigger.
Dog
Seatbelt
I LOVE this thing, y’all. We just put Belle’s harness on her (Maui’s old one), clip the seatbelt to her harness, and buckle it right into the seatbelt outlet that’s already in the car. It allows her to move around comfortably, but it keeps her secure, too.
Snuggle
Puppy
We bought this before we ever got Belle because we knew we wanted to have one on hand when we brought a new puppy home. It comes in two different sizes and three different colors, so you can choose the size and color that you think is best for your pup. It has a Velcro tummy with an insert that simulates a beating heart. You can choose to have it run constantly for eight hours, or have it turn on intermittently when movement is detected. It also comes with one warming pack that can also be inserted into its tummy to keep pups warm. The combination of warmth and heartbeat simulation helps new puppies adapt to their new surroundings because it mimics the feeling of being with their littermates. We didn’t have one of these for Maui and she cried ALL NIGHT the first night we brought her home + a few subsequent nights, too, but we put this in Belle’s crate with her the first night and she only whined for two minutes and then fell right to sleep and slept for eight hours. Our minds were blown. We put this in her crate every night + when we leave her, and when she’s at home, she carries it all around the house… she absolutely loves it! And Brian and I love it, too, because we have not lost a single second of sleep over this new puppy! This was my most clicked link and most purchased item last month by far, so y’all are loving it, too!
Science
Diet Puppy Food
We gave Maui Science Diet her entire life, she always loved it, and she lived to be 15, so we are giving it to Bellie as well. I love that they have kibble for small and mini breeds, and they have a puppy version, an adult version, and a mature adult version. This is the brand we’ve always preferred, and Belle seems to like it, too. (Well, as far as we can tell… she just does not get excited about food or treats or anything like that. Haha.)
Bocce’s
Training Treats
We purchased these to reward Belle after she goes to the bathroom outside. They’re tiny so you can give even the smallest dog multiple treats per day. Belle never really shows any interest in them, so Brian picked up another brand, and she doesn’t really show any interest in those either. Apparently, she just doesn’t get that excited about food. We’ll probably continue to try, though! And I’ve always loved this brand because they’re baked right here in the United States with the highest quality REAL ingredients. They never use artificial ingredients or preservatives, and they keep their ingredients lists short and their batches small. They started out as a small business in a tiny NYC kitchen, so we love supporting smaller brands. Maui was a HUGE fan of all of Bocce’s treats, so I’m hoping Bellie will be one day, too. They have been my go-to for years.
Paul
Klee Book
My dad has been a fine artist his whole life, so as you can imagine, he loves all things art and museums. Paul Klee is one of his favorite artists of all time, so I purchased this book of his complete works for my dad for his birthday. He loves it SO much and he was genuinely surprised and excited about receiving it. The book is HUGE and it’s beautiful, too.
Turmeric
It was time for a refill of turmeric that I take daily to help with inflammation and pain, so I bought this one since it’s one of the least expensive options. I seriously love this stuff and I’m so glad my therapist told me to look into it a few years back. It has helped tremendously with my edema and other issues due to high inflammation. If it could just get rid of all of it forever, that would be nice. Haha.
Smarty
Pants Women’s Multi-Vitamin
It was also time for a refill of my daily multi-vitamin. Amazon always has the best price, so I always get them there!
Happy Monday, y’all!
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