What I've Been Priming

While it seemed like the Amazon truck was in our driveway every single day this month I realized that the majority of my purchases were food and health/ beauty items that I tend to buy on repeat.  I promise to write a whole separate post about that in a few weeks but in the meantime here are some other household items we bought this past month from Amazon.  



I splurged and bought a robot vacuum last month and I just love it!  


Alec's teacher recommended corn huskers lotion for his eczema and he seems to like it.  I also ordered him a few bottles of his favorite Dionis lotion and some small travel size bottles of them for his school bag. 




Alec started track and field and needed a new/ larger Yeti tumbler, a gym bag, and some shorts; we found some great longer length ones. 





I bought myself two more pairs of these leggings; I just love how they fit and the pockets are a wonderful bonus! 



I bought this vertical mouse and it has worked wonders on my elbow when paired with this tennis elbow brace. 



Evan has been saving up his money since the fall and bought himself a new computer. He needed a desk and had enough in Amazon gift cards to buy this one.  


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Comments

  1. HollyApril 5, 2021 at 5:34 AM

    Obsessed with our Yetis here- can't believe how cold they keep drinks for hours! Great finds Joanne!

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 3:06 PM

      They are fabulous for that. I was just telling some hiking friends of ours that they should give them a try. They might be pricy but they are worth it.

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  2. Tamar SBApril 5, 2021 at 5:52 AM

    I haven'y jumped on the Yeti train yet! I'm glad the mouse is helping your elbow.

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 3:06 PM

      And here I thought we were quite late to the game; it seems like everyone we knew had tried them (or a knock off of the Yeti anyway) and we were just using reusable plastic water bottles.

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  3. Andrea NineApril 5, 2021 at 7:25 AM

    We too are obsessed with yetis! And I love that brand of lotions! Have a super sweet Monday my friend!

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  4. Kim CarberryApril 5, 2021 at 8:40 AM

    I have seen those robot vacuums and they look amazing. I fancy one for myself.
    Ohh! Leggings with pockets! I did not know they were a thing. I need to find some x

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 3:08 PM

      I was so excited to find that leggings with pockets were a thing! Now I swear I'll never go back to no pockets.

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  5. Dara @ Not In JerseyApril 5, 2021 at 8:56 AM

    Good price on those leggings!

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 3:08 PM

      Right?! They are so comfy and hold up so well to washing too.

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  6. Kari April 5, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    I have those leggings, and they are great, especially the pockets.

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 3:08 PM

      I love them! I now have them in 4 colors and have to talk myself out of buying any more.

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  7. Julie's Creative LifestyleApril 5, 2021 at 10:48 AM

    You found a lot of great items from Amazon. The cream and the leggings sound nice with the pockets.

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 3:09 PM

      I love that lotion. We have it in lots of different scents.

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  8. Memphis BridgesApril 5, 2021 at 12:54 PM

    Those are good purchases! The new vacuum seems exciting to me :)

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 3:10 PM

      It is so exciting! So far it seems to do a pretty good job of keeping the floors clean too.

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  9. Sparkles and LattesApril 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM

    I like the desk! You will have to do a review on the leggings. I am always looking for a new pair!

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 3:10 PM

      I have 4 pairs of those leggings now and I just love them. They have held up so well to washing and wearing.

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  10. Rebecca JoApril 5, 2021 at 3:58 PM

    That mouse... HUH? Does it take some getting used to? I'm intrigued.

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    1. Joanne April 5, 2021 at 4:42 PM

      You know, I thought it would but it really didn't. The buttons are moved slightly so they fall under my fingers the same way of a traditional mouse would but my hand stays in what I think of as "writing" mode. I'll have to take some photos and share with my next Friday Fav's.

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  11. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 5, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    JoAnne,
    Thanks so much for stopping by!! I hope you had a very nice Easter!!
    Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Joanne April 6, 2021 at 5:32 AM

      Thank you, Debbie. We had a very nice Easter.

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  12. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comApril 5, 2021 at 10:33 PM

    Yay for Evan!! Great looking desk. Nothing feels better than buying something yourself. Interested in that mouse. My husband is having so much trouble with his left elbow and arm. I think it is related to something in his neck but maybe carpal tunnel, too. Will share with him. I love yoga pants with pockets. Don't know why they don't all come with them!!

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    1. Joanne April 6, 2021 at 5:34 AM

      He can not wait for his desk and computer to come in and has already set aside time on Thursday to put the desk together. I don't know why more yoga pants don't come with pockets either; they are so helpful to have.

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  13. Melissa April 5, 2021 at 11:51 PM

    I've heard such great things about those leggings! I might need to bite the bullet and buy some one of these days! Love seeing all the finds people have to share!

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    1. Joanne April 6, 2021 at 5:34 AM

      I just love them and they're so reasonably priced too.

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  14. CarrieApril 6, 2021 at 6:50 AM

    Those leggings look like they would be comfy and the pocket really is a bonus!

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    1. Joanne April 6, 2021 at 4:21 PM

      It really is the perfect spot for my phone while out hiking/walking.

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  15. LouiseApril 6, 2021 at 7:11 AM

    Those leggings look great. Anything with pockets in is a big plus for me when it comes to clothing. Love the computer desk too. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne April 6, 2021 at 4:21 PM

      I feel the same way and am slowly getting rid of any pants/bottoms that don't have pockets.

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  16. Preppy Empty NesterApril 6, 2021 at 8:10 AM

    I bought those leggings too, Joanne. I just wish I looked as good in them as the pic.

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  17. LisaApril 6, 2021 at 9:01 AM

    My dad, daughter and husband all use Corn Huskers for really dry hands. Works like a charm. XO

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    1. Joanne April 6, 2021 at 4:23 PM

      He has horrible eczema on his hands that will crack and bleed (especially with all the hand washing at school and being in the kitchen all the time) but he hates most lotions for the slimy feeling. He seems to be liking this Corn Huskers.

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  18. Niky | The House on SilveradoApril 6, 2021 at 10:36 AM

    Lots of great finds, Joanne! I'm going to go check out those cute leggings right now! Happy Tuesday!

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  19. Lindsay's Sweet WorldApril 6, 2021 at 10:44 AM

    Oh that mouse is so cool! I've never seen anything like that, but it seems like all of them should be like that!!

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    1. Joanne April 6, 2021 at 4:24 PM

      I thought the same thing; it is really helping my wrist and really my whole arm feel so much better.

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  20. lil desiquaApril 6, 2021 at 4:34 PM

    The robot vacuum is on my wish list- hopefully this year! I'm going to look into that lotion for my eczema too.

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    1. Joanne April 6, 2021 at 6:17 PM

      I was so hesitant to get one but it really is quite handy.

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  21. Tanya April 6, 2021 at 7:50 PM

    I bought a similar mouse a few years ago when I was having wrist and elbow problems. Still using it now and love it! Thanks for linking up with Prime Purchases! Tanya - The Other Side of the Road

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    1. Joanne April 7, 2021 at 5:53 AM

      It has worked wonders. I can't believe how much better my arm feels!

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  22. PamelaApril 6, 2021 at 9:33 PM

    I bought a robot vacuum and love it! I sometimes fill in in another office and there is a vertical mouse there - I just can't seem to get comfortable with it. Maybe it's because I use it so infrequently. Love Dionis lotions!

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    1. Joanne April 7, 2021 at 5:54 AM

      Those robot vacuums are genius and I am just wishing we had bought one years ago!

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  23. laurensparks.netApril 7, 2021 at 4:06 PM

    You are teaching me some stuff today. I have never heard of corn huskers lotion or a vertical mouse!

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  24. Shelbee on the EdgeApril 9, 2021 at 10:39 AM

    Ooh you got lots of great stuff from Amazon! I like the idea of the upright mouse as my wrist has been bothering me tremendously. And leggings with pockets are seriously the best thing ever! I just got two new pairs with pockets and I didn't even realize this was a thing, but I love it! I should do a post like this of my Prime purchases, I just never think of it! Thanks for sharing and linking with me!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne April 9, 2021 at 7:15 PM

      I didn't either until I sort of accidentally bought a pair that had them and I just LOVE them.

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  25. NatashaApril 14, 2021 at 9:35 AM

    Oh, I'm glad to hear you're getting some relief from your elbow woes. And leggings with pockets?!?!? I want some!!! I might have to make my third Amazon purchase this year!!!

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    1. Joanne April 14, 2021 at 1:41 PM

      I wish I could go back to only placing a handful of Amazon orders a year! But for us it is the easiest way to find 90% of what we need since we don't have all that many stores nearby.

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