August's Prime Purchases

Since it's the first Monday of the month it's time for Tanya's Prime Purchases party.  I bought hardly anything on Amazon last month so this should be a pretty short post! 



I did buy this pretty pink kimono I've been wearing.


Evan decided he wanted to try learning piano this year so I bought him this book and keyboard; it's for his "music" credit and I really hope he likes it. (I know it seems expensive but compared to other high school curriculum it really isn't).




I bought this new fall sweater and a plain black tank to wear under it. 



And, finally I bought this cute linen blazer that I thought would be perfect for early fall (and then again in spring). 


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Comments

  1. Dara @ Not In JerseySeptember 4, 2023 at 9:01 AM

    The clothes you got are really cute!

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  2. Memphis BridgesSeptember 4, 2023 at 9:22 AM

    Love that fall fringed sweater! Looks like a great staple for the fall wardrobe.

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    1. Joanne September 4, 2023 at 4:08 PM

      I fell in love with the style as soon as I saw it and the colors are just perfect for fall.

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  3. Lindsay's Sweet WorldSeptember 4, 2023 at 9:55 AM

    Keep us posted on Evan's progress with that piano book! I need to get that for myself!

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    1. Joanne September 4, 2023 at 4:09 PM

      I will! It comes with access to online lessons too so I've already warned him it's something HE needs to be sure to do most days like Duolingo-- both lessons that have zero to do with me!

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  4. EllibelleSeptember 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM

    You still had some great purchases! Love the linen blazer! And wishing Evan lots of fun with this piano lessons!!
    Once again I didn't get around to work on my amazon post, I bought so much these past few months!!

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  5. Andrea NineSeptember 4, 2023 at 1:09 PM

    That Fall sweater looks so cozy! Hope you’ve had a great weekend my friend!

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    1. Joanne September 4, 2023 at 4:10 PM

      Aw, thank you! We had a very nice weekend at home.

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  6. Kari September 4, 2023 at 2:12 PM

    I love the fall sweater!!

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    1. Joanne September 4, 2023 at 4:10 PM

      Isn't that just perfect!? It's not like I need a new sweater but I just could not resist.

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  7. Tanya September 4, 2023 at 6:50 PM

    I love the sweater and the blazer! Yea for a light shopping month! Thanks so much for linking up with Prime Purchases! Tanya - The Other Side of the Road

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  8. Jodie's Touch of StyleSeptember 4, 2023 at 7:21 PM

    I love that you got a blazer. They are so fabulous for any season really. And that kimono? Just wait until next week, because I'll have some ways you can wear it and switch it up.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Joanne September 5, 2023 at 5:38 AM

      I can't wait to see some ideas on how to switch it up!

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  9. Tamar SBSeptember 4, 2023 at 7:56 PM

    Cute blazer!

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  10. PamelaSeptember 4, 2023 at 9:37 PM

    I love the blazer!

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  11. MarshaSeptember 4, 2023 at 10:17 PM

    Oh, that sweater looks amazing! I can't wait to see it! Good luck to your son with the piano playing. My son taught himself to play, too. I forget what he used to do it, though.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne September 5, 2023 at 5:38 AM

      Thank you! I hope he's motivated enough to give it a real try.

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  12. HollySeptember 5, 2023 at 5:56 AM

    Loving that kimono on you and your new fall purchases as well- so cute!

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  13. Kim CarberrySeptember 5, 2023 at 8:12 AM

    That kimono is pretty, it looks perfect for the summer.
    Good luck to Evan with the music.

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    1. Joanne September 5, 2023 at 3:45 PM

      Thanks! Day 1 went well; not we'll see how long he keeps it up.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2023 at 8:34 AM

    I really like the kimono, it looks so soft and flowy!
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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    1. Joanne September 5, 2023 at 3:45 PM

      It is really soft and flowy. It goes with a lot of things in my closet already too.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2023 at 9:38 AM

    That fall sweater is so fun! Can't wait to see you wearing it!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  16. MandySeptember 5, 2023 at 12:24 PM

    Love the fall sweater too, can't wait to see photos of it!

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2023 at 11:24 AM

    I used that exact same piano book during the covid 2020 lockdown. I played 90% of that book, and then once the kids finally went back to school, a full year later, I quit. I miss it. But now I've moved and I don't even know where the cord to my keyboard is. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. ~ April (storiesofourboys.com)

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    1. Joanne September 6, 2023 at 2:15 PM

      Thank you! Now that I think about it; I'm not sure he even bothered to play today... I'll have to get on him about it tomorrow.

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