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Happy January 2022! I can't believe we are into a new year. And all the memes about this being 2020 too are too funny. Well, funny in the sense that let's hope that we are not repeating 2020.
I did not shop much on Prime last month. I got most of my shopping done in November and only really bought the essentials or random items. I bought a total of 5 items. Anyone else like me?
So what did we buy this last month?
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Before anyone asks, no we didn't suspect covid in our household. We were just asked to take a covid test before going to a family dinner the day after Christmas...which was cancelled due to the weather (9 to 12 feet of snow in the Sierras).
We got this version instead of the ones at a CVS or Walgreens as we wanted to take it the day of the dinner just to be safe. We still have them since we didn't go to the dinner.
This purchase makes me feel old. Ha. But I have been putting my vitamins out each night before work and I got tired of it. So now I put them in the AM side and Rory uses the PM side. Oh and each side pops out for travel.
I have a 7 foot pencil tree that I bought last year and love. But last year after Christmas it was very difficult to stuff the tree into the box that it came in. So I grabbed this bag for ease of storing it in our garage. It fit perfectly.
Sutton's teacher asked for some back-up masks for kids who forget theirs at recess, break theirs or run out of masks. I grabbed this 100 pack for her class.
I bought this exact one last year and love it. And I needed a new one for my ornaments for the pencil tree and any more that we get over the years. They are durable, you can arrange the ornaments how you like and make extra space for bigger ones.
What did you buy this last month? Was it it a lighter month for you as well?
I like that ornament organizer better than how I have been doing mine for years. I keep saying I am going to get more organized each year, but when it comes time to put them away...I am just ready for it to be done!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way, but so glad that I got another one for our pencil tree.
DeleteI am still in the middle of putting all my Christmas trees away but storage like that makes things so much easier! Happy new year girl!
ReplyDeleteI am all for better organization when it comes to holiday decorations. I used to just put them in boxes, but this saves so much more room. Happy New Year!
DeleteI had to get a pill organizer myself - I like this one - so dont feel bad - HAHA you just helped me out.
ReplyDeleteCOVID tests are just handy to have. We got 3 recently & apparently, its like discovering gold
I am glad that I could help. I take too many vitamins and things each day to not have one anymore. I had no idea that it was like discovering gold. Maybe I should get more.
DeleteWe bought a ton of new masks as well. I had no idea Amazon sold the rapid tests - thats good to know! xo, Biana BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI didn't either until my MIL told me and now I feel like I should get more. Ha.
DeleteThe 100 mask pack is such a smart idea for a classroom. I heard the covid tests are hard to find, good that you have one in case you need it!
ReplyDeleteI think I should get more of the covid tests just in case. And yes to the masks. Kids lose them so much.
DeleteI love that ornament storage box; we keep ours in show boxes in a large tote but it's such a pain to fit all the little boxes back inside.
ReplyDeleteThat is why I got these organizers. I did a similar thing before, but now I get these. I may have to get a bigger one next year. Ha.
DeleteI love those masks. Lucky you to get the tests.
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I feel like I hit the jackpot with the tests. I have heard they are so tough to get.
DeleteWe've been keeping Covid tests on hand for months now just in case. They definitely come in handy when one of the kids starts to feel bad. They're soooo hard to find right now, though. During Christmas Break, B was able to snag 2 boxes at a local CVS and we felt like we hit the jackpot.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I should have gotten more of these. I would rather be able to test quickly and know if we need a PCR one too. It does feel like hitting the jackpot when you get one.
DeleteOh very good pruchases darling
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
Thank you. Happy New Year!
DeleteIt better to have a Covid test in hand then not. Appointments are very hard to get these days. We travelled during the holidays and we all took a covid test on return just to be sure.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree and want to find more of them now. Feels like it would be a good idea. It is smart to test at home if you can.
DeleteLooks like you got some really practical things this month! I find January and December are usually pretty low shopping months for me too - I buy most of the presents before then and I am too busy enjoying all my Christmas goodies to buy much in January! :)
ReplyDeleteHope that the first week of 2022 is going well for you :)
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That is how I feel as well!
DeleteThe first week is going pretty good. I hope it is for you as well!