Prime Purchases in February

 After spending January working on replacing curtains and pillows in our dining/ living room, February had me turning my sights on our kitchen.  I found some fabulous pieces for it on Amazon.



I bought this rug for in front of our kitchen sink.


We used to have swags in our kitchen window and when I bought these new curtains I had to buy some new rods to go with them; I found these in both sizes I needed. 




We needed new kitchen towels; our old ones were stained and dirty looking. 



I bought this curtain for over our sink. 

Alec used some Christmas money to buy himself a new revolving cake stand.  



We bought a couple new frying pans and cooking utensils too (wooden ones & colored ones) 





At the suggestion of Andrea from Momfessionals I ordered a box of these delicious cookies--- OMG! They were a huge hit with the whole family. 

I needed a nice warm winter hat and I LOVE this one with it's two layers of warmth. 





Alec outgrew his uniform pants already.  I found these in a 30x36; the waist is a tad bit but with his belt it works and at least his ankles aren't showing anymore.




Evan used his gift cards from Christmas to buy himself two more anthologies of Avatar books. 



I didn't even mean for everything to be blue either! LOL. 

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Comments

  1. Abby @ That’s Life For YaMarch 1, 2021 at 5:05 AM

    That rug for your kitchen is so pretty! I need to try those thinster cookies, my family loves a box/bag of cookies! Have a wonderful day!

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 5:40 AM

      They are delicious and remind us a bit of Samoa's.

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  2. Handmade in IsraelMarch 1, 2021 at 5:37 AM

    It's amazing what you find on amazon! You seem to have a gift for it! Nice hat! #MMBC

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  3. Tamar SBMarch 1, 2021 at 5:57 AM

    Some great kitchen things. Love all the blue.

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  4. Ella WilliamsMarch 1, 2021 at 6:47 AM

    Those cookies look so delicious!! I love that kitchen rug!!

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  5. HollyMarch 1, 2021 at 8:11 AM

    OMG LOVE all of the blue you chose- our kitchen and my office have blue accents and I find them so soothing!

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 11:49 AM

      I just love blue and we have it all over the house.

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  6. Rebecca JoMarch 1, 2021 at 8:56 AM

    I've been looking for new curtains for my living room - those are beautifuL!

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 1:08 PM

      Aren't they? I only bought the dark blue outer curtains but have been debating about buying the matching sheers.

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyMarch 1, 2021 at 8:56 AM

    I'm loving all the blue for the kitchen!

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  8. EllibelleMarch 1, 2021 at 9:01 AM

    Love the new rug you got for your kitchen! I also currently love decorating with the color blue! The cookies look delicious!

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 1:09 PM

      Thank you! I have always loved shades of blue.

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  9. Rebecca HastingsMarch 1, 2021 at 9:09 AM

    Such pretty finds! I love the rug and curtains!

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 1:10 PM

      Thank you! I am LOVING them. It was a much needed change.

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  10. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 1, 2021 at 9:55 AM

    I love those wooden utensils! They are beautiful!

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 1:11 PM

      I like that they are varnished so they hold up well to moisture.

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  11. Bri RundeMarch 1, 2021 at 11:27 AM

    I LOOOVVVVEEEEE those wooden cooking utensils! Adding to my wishlist and hoping that could be a Mohter's Day gift. ;) I saw those Thinsters at Costco and almost added them to my cart. I may have to next time now.

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 1:11 PM

      I hope you get them-- isn't it silly the things we get excited over once we become adults?! LOL

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  12. Sparkles and LattesMarch 1, 2021 at 1:15 PM

    I think I saw those thinsters at Costco recently. I may have to grab them. I love all the blues...curtains, towels and cooking utensils.

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 1, 2021 at 2:34 PM

    Wonderful purchases, Joanne. I especially love the curtains and the cake decorating turntable. I finally downloaded the Amazon Prime app on my phone--so handy to add things to my wish list that way.

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 4:36 PM

      Thank you! I can't wait to try the turntable.

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  14. Julie's Creative LifestyleMarch 1, 2021 at 2:51 PM

    You got some nice buys from Amazon this month. I like the pretty kitchen curtains!

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  15. AniMarch 1, 2021 at 4:24 PM

    Everything you bought is blue or has blue in it! That's so interesting. I want to see your kitchen with all your new accoutrement. Do you have one on the blog?

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 4:37 PM

      Yep! I don't think I do have a photo of the kitchen; I'll have to take one.

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  16. natalie blairMarch 1, 2021 at 6:48 PM

    Do those cookies contain dairy? Because I would devour them all if they didn't!!!

    I am loving your color scheme!

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    1. Joanne March 1, 2021 at 7:40 PM

      I'm pretty sure they must since they have chocolate in them.

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  17. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMarch 2, 2021 at 1:36 AM

    I like the rug and the living room curtains, very pretty! Thanks so much for linking up with me at the Unlimited Monthly Link Party 22. Shared!

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  18. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of JoyMarch 2, 2021 at 6:52 AM

    I love the curtains! I also totally want a revolving cake stand, but I don't think I bake enough cakes to warrant it...

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    1. Joanne March 2, 2021 at 12:24 PM

      Thank you! I've always wanted a revolving cake stand too and thought the same thing so I was pretty glad that Alec wanted one and used his own money (and storage unit) for it.

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  19. NatashaMarch 2, 2021 at 6:56 AM

    I really like all the blue!!! And that rug is gorgeous!

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  20. Tanya March 2, 2021 at 10:23 AM

    Lots of blue finds! I saved the cooking items...would be great to refresh the kitchen a little! Thanks for linking up with Prime Purchases! Tanya - The Other Side of the Road

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  21. Shooting Stars MagMarch 2, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    Those cookies look so good. And I love all your fun new kitchen items.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  22. Andrea NineMarch 2, 2021 at 4:32 PM

    I’ve been wanting to try those Thinster cookies. Yum. What a fun round up.

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  23. PamelaMarch 2, 2021 at 9:53 PM

    Those cookies look delicious. I need some new kitchen towels - I'm going to check out your recommendation.

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