What I've Been Buying on Amazon

 I didn't buy nearly as much stuff on Amazon in December because I did most of my Christmas shopping in November.  There were a few out of the ordinary things I needed though and I just knew Amazon would come through for me.

Things like all of Ian's last minute graduation supplies: large plates, small plates, cake topper, tablecloth. 



A fun holiday outfit for me!  Griswold sweater, fun holiday themed earrings, a pair of jeggings (that I just LOVE!)


Alec has a birthday in January and I bought him this pizzelle maker 


Evan has been sleeping with a fan on most nights to try and drown out outside noises (as well as the ringing in his ears) that keeps him awake.  It's working really well but with our cold winter nights I thought he might like to try a white noise machine-- this one also has 6 nature sounds. 


I bought of the younger boys these fuzzy slipper socks

I did have quite a few of our usual subscribe and save items showing up; like usual.  I found that a year or so ago it saved me lots of time and energy to have things like deodorant, shampoo, body wash, etc. shipped automatically to us.  You can read more about those types of things here. 


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Comments

  1. HollyJanuary 3, 2022 at 5:25 AM

    That pizzelle maker is awesome- I am sure you and Alec will make great use of it!

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    1. Joanne January 3, 2022 at 4:26 PM

      I can't wait to try it out; his birthday is later this month and I'm making sure we have all the supplies on hand.

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  2. Tamar SBJanuary 3, 2022 at 5:57 AM

    The pizzelle maker is a fun one!!

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  3. NatashaJanuary 3, 2022 at 7:38 AM

    We've been considering get a white noise machine for Rachel as she has such a hard time falling asleep. Ugh.

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    1. NatashaJanuary 3, 2022 at 7:38 AM

      "considering getting" -- oops.

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    2. Joanne January 3, 2022 at 4:26 PM

      Don't you hate when you notice a typo or spelling error after hitting publish?! That drives me nuts.

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  4. Andrea NineJanuary 3, 2022 at 7:56 AM

    Your holiday outfit was so cute! I would love to make pizzelles,, I did not know there was a maker for that!

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyJanuary 3, 2022 at 8:45 AM

    Pizzelle making sounds fun!

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  6. Handmade in IsraelJanuary 3, 2022 at 9:08 AM

    Sounds like you made some good purchases. You look great in your jeggings! The cake looks delicious.

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  7. Sparkles and LattesJanuary 3, 2022 at 11:12 AM

    You got the holiday sweater! Yay. I want a pizzelle maker. My grandmother used to make them for us.

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  8. Kim CarberryJanuary 3, 2022 at 2:10 PM

    I subscribed to Amazon Prime by mistake at the end of November and really made the most of using it. I think it will be something I join again when I know I have lots to buy.
    That cake is fab! Congrats to Ian and I love your holiday outfit. x

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    1. Joanne January 3, 2022 at 4:29 PM

      My mother in law buys it for us as a family gift each Christmas and I have come to rely on Amazon so much.

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  9. MarshaJanuary 3, 2022 at 3:52 PM

    Oh, I love that Pizzelle maker (though I have no idea what one is)! Love that Griswold sweater!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  10. Jodie's Touch of StyleJanuary 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM

    We have that Pizzelles maker (in fact, Rob came to the marriage with it although he had never used it, haha). We usually make them every holiday season.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  11. Tanya January 3, 2022 at 5:07 PM

    I plan to get lots of jack's graduation supplies on Amazon. They make it so easy! Thanks for linking up tomorrow!!

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  12. laurensparks.netJanuary 3, 2022 at 6:06 PM

    Love a Griswald theme!

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  13. JenniferJanuary 3, 2022 at 7:42 PM

    That cake looks delish! Congrats to your graduate!! And, cute sweater:) Happy new year wishes to you -

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  14. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJanuary 4, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    I do love that Christmas Vacation sweater! So dang cute!

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  15. EllibelleJanuary 4, 2022 at 9:28 AM

    The white noise machine sounds great! I love going to sleep with nature sounds!
    Going to check out the Pizzelle maker, the kids want me to get a waffle maker and this one looks similar to one just prettier.

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    1. Joanne January 4, 2022 at 12:55 PM

      I was thinking the same thing when I got it... but I do think they are much thinner than traditional waffles.

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  16. Preppy Empty NesterJanuary 4, 2022 at 1:05 PM

    Your sweater looks so cute on you! Happy New Year!!

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  17. lil desiquaJanuary 5, 2022 at 11:04 AM

    Is that a Reese's graduation cake? Looks delish! Also love your light-up sweater. Happy New Year!

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    1. Joanne January 6, 2022 at 7:02 PM

      Yep; my son made a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting as a filling and the cake top with chocolate frosting on the sides and peanut butter cups all around. It was yummy!

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  18. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comJanuary 5, 2022 at 10:25 PM

    That pizzelle maker looks like fun. I don't know what a pizzelle is...cookie? waffle? But they sure are pretty. Thinking they would be good with jam or powdered sugar or syrup.

    My granddaughters all sleep with sound machines. I would love to have ocean or rain sounds when we sleep but PC needs absolute quiet. We have that very machine here at our house for when the grands visit!!

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    1. Joanne January 6, 2022 at 7:04 PM

      Sort of a very thin waffle that has a crispy cookie texture and they are usually dusted with powdered sugar. From what I have read they also sell a tool that you can use to roll the pizzelles into a cone shape when they're warm and then you can fill them with frosting or whipped cream (I guess?). We can't wait to experiment!

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  19. LyshaJanuary 24, 2022 at 9:32 AM

    Love your outfit! And speaking of graduation stuff, I need to start collecting stuff for my younger son's graduation in May.

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    1. Joanne January 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM

      It's amazing how fast things like that can creep up!

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