October's Prime Purchases

It's the first Monday of the month and time for Prime Purchases with Tanya.  I did buy a few Christmas gifts on Amazon already and I won't be sharing those (even though it is unlikely the people I bought them for would actually read my blog-- you can never be too careful!). We still get shipments each month for things like toilet paper, dishwasher soap, etc. (You can read about our recurring purchases here). But other than that it was a pretty slow month for Amazon shopping.  



Evan's phone case broke on the way home from vacation so I purchased the exact same one again since it had held up really well for a few years and he likes it.



Alec needed more lotion and requested the blood orange scent this time; we also got some caramel pumpkin spice one that we both like this time of year.  (the same link works for multiple/both scents)



Evan needed some new shoelaces so we got this 3 pack.



The bathmats in our downstairs bathroom were starting to fall apart so I ordered these in black with a matching seat cover. 


Alec had outgrown all of his casual pants so we bought a few pairs of Athletic pants for him (here and here).  These were perfect since I could pick the inseam size! 



I saw these flare leggings with pockets on another blog and just had to try them-- I LOVE them so much. 



Lastly we needed some more toner for our printer so we got this two-pack and should be set for awhile.


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  1. Maria RineerNovember 6, 2023 at 5:14 AM

    Love the flare leggings with pockets! I may have to get a pair of those. Why did it take so long for leggings to come with pockets?? They should be as standard as pockets in jeans ;). I´ll bet the recurring purchases are so nice. I have never placed a recurring order but should probably consider doing that. Have a great Monday!

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 3:09 PM

      Thanks! I don't understand why so many pants and dresses and things for women don't come with pockets!

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  2. HollyNovember 6, 2023 at 5:52 AM

    Ok I am LOVING those flair leggings- may have to grab some

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  3. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 6, 2023 at 8:01 AM

    I love the look of the flair leggings with the crossover top. #MMBC

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  4. LyssyNovember 6, 2023 at 8:15 AM

    Be careful if you ever do yoga in flair leggings. My hand would sometimes be on the bottom of it and I wouldn't realize, so id try to move my leg and topple over haha

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 3:12 PM

      Ha! I've always had flared yoga pants (though just not with pocket before!) so I've gotten real good at working out in them but thanks for the warning.

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 6, 2023 at 9:02 AM

    Zachary needed pants this month too!

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 3:12 PM

      I feel like all my boys are growing so much... still!

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  6. Kim CarberryNovember 6, 2023 at 9:06 AM

    I have bought quite a few gifts off Amazon over the last month. It's good when you find something that works well and lasts like the phone case. I have repurchased things like that in the past as I've been so impressed with them.

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  7. EllibelleNovember 6, 2023 at 10:29 AM

    Great buys, I may get the Underarmour pants for my son and the Flare Yoga pants for my daughter. My kids (teen/young adult) are hard to shop for for Christmas as they don't really want or need much but think these would be great.

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  8. Kari November 6, 2023 at 12:02 PM

    I really like Dionis lotion too. ❤️

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  9. PamelaNovember 6, 2023 at 1:55 PM

    I love Dionis lotion - they make the smaller size tube that's great for your purse.

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  10. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouNovember 6, 2023 at 1:58 PM

    I am loving those flare leggings. May I have to get myself a pair of those. #MMBC

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  11. Adrienne PatenaudeNovember 6, 2023 at 2:17 PM

    Those are cute flair pants. I never thought of buying Brian atheltic pants on amazon.

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 3:15 PM

      It is so hard to find longer lengths in person... I had to start buying all of Alec's pants online when he was wearing a size 29" waist with a 34" inseam; which were just impossible to find locally. Now it's the first place I think to look for him.

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  12. Julie's Creative LifestyleNovember 6, 2023 at 2:47 PM

    I too like the flare leggings and it's nice that they have pockets. I used to wear those types of leggings many years ago for working out.

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 3:16 PM

      I've always liked the flared legged yoga/leggings but never had a pair with pockets before!

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  13. MarshaNovember 6, 2023 at 4:24 PM

    I like flared yoga pants but rarely find them in the right length for my vertically challenged self!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 6:32 PM

      This one does have a few different inseam lengths to pick from but I don't remember how short they go.

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  14. Laura @ Our Grand LivesNovember 6, 2023 at 4:48 PM

    I've seen those flare leggings on other sites, too! Looks like I'll be making a purchase, soon! Thanks for sharing! Visiting from the MMBC link up today! Happy November

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  15. Jodie's Touch of StyleNovember 6, 2023 at 5:11 PM

    Oh, I need some new bathmats after our weekend with Spookie. You're happy with the quality of them?
    XOOX
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 6:36 PM

      I really like them a lot. We have the same set in the boys' bathroom and they've held up real well.

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  16. Denyse Whelan.November 6, 2023 at 6:34 PM

    I've been giving amazon a bit of go since moving here and I enjoy its swift arrival of goods and the cheap(er) prices. My Dad needed some 'hospital socks' ..the ones with the dots, to wear around his place, and I was able to get them delivered to my brother's house for him to take to dad. Love your new pants too.

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 6:36 PM

      It really is so handy and I love that I can ship packages to family for free.

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  17. Tamar SBNovember 6, 2023 at 7:05 PM

    Looks like some good purchases this month! You can never have enough printer ink!

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 8:10 PM

      We don't run out often but I find that we always seem to run out right when I have lots of things I need to print.

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  18. Memphis BridgesNovember 6, 2023 at 7:17 PM

    Isn't it great and crazy at the same time how you really can get almost everything from Amazon??

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  19. Rebecca JoNovember 6, 2023 at 7:40 PM

    OHH - are those bath mats like the ones they promote for dogs - they absorb the water?

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 8:12 PM

      Not really; I don't feel like they are that much more absorbent that the old bath mats we have.

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  20. JudeeNovember 6, 2023 at 8:03 PM

    The leggings look great. My husband has a whole collection of shoe laces in all colors and changes them on his sneakers to match his belts. I haven't started gift shopping yet but should begin to think about it.

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    1. Joanne November 6, 2023 at 8:12 PM

      That is so funny! I can't even remember the last time I bought shoe laces.

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  21. LeanneNovember 6, 2023 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Jo - I'm always fascinated by people who do so much of their shopping online. I'm still wandering up and down the shopping centre aisles (I think it's a generational thing!) I wonder if shops will go the way of banks and slowly disappear over the next decade or two?

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    1. Joanne November 7, 2023 at 10:49 AM

      We don't have many shops near us at all-- in fact our town doesn't have a single store. There are a handful of stores in other nearby towns but other than a Walmart, a few grocery stores, and a couple of pharmacies the next closest store is over 30 minutes away. I got frustrated with going from store to store looking for an item (like shoelaces) and not finding any.

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  22. MandyNovember 7, 2023 at 12:06 AM

    Blood orange lotion sounds really cool!

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  23. Tanya November 7, 2023 at 4:04 PM

    Flare leggings never go out of style and so comfy! Thanks so much for linking up with Prime Purchases!

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  24. Veronica LeeNovember 8, 2023 at 1:55 AM

    The flare leggings look so comfy!
    Great purchases this month!

    Hugs and blessings, Joanne.

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    1. Joanne November 8, 2023 at 10:14 AM

      They are! I love them so much. I'll definitely be adding at least one more pair to my cart.

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    2. Veronica LeeNovember 9, 2023 at 1:47 AM

      They are so perfect for long-haul flights. I am totally getting a pair! Thanks, Joanne.

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  25. Dee | GrammysGrid.comNovember 9, 2023 at 5:40 AM

    Cute leggings, I like the bathmat too. Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 137. Pinned.

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  26. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 9, 2023 at 6:20 PM

    I always love seeing your Amazon purchases, Joanne!

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  27. NatashaNovember 12, 2023 at 1:58 PM

    I love the leggings!

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  28. Lindsay's Sweet WorldNovember 15, 2023 at 12:46 PM

    So funny that all of the 90s stuff is back in full force!! I am definitely down for the flare jeans and leggings again!

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