Prime Purchases: Best of 2025

I only ordered 3 ornaments, some laundry detergent, and toothpaste in November so I thought for today's Prime Purchases post I'd share some of the favorite things I've bought this year.


 These metal bookmarks are just beautiful! I love them.

 

I bought this blue jar and set it near the kitchen sink to hold our dishwasher detergent and it makes me smile each and every time I see it. 

 


 I bought this bedding set for my bed and I love the material. It has held up really well through several washings already too.  


 I love this scarf; admittedly mostly because of the color pattern but it's nice and warm too!

 


These earrings are so pretty. I like the colors of the balls and they feel really well made.

 


 I bought this dress for Christmas and while I've only tried it one and not actually have worn it yet, I can already tell it's going to be a favorite of mine.  


 I love these sneakers so much I ended up buying them in a second color recently! They are so comfortable I can wear them for a whole day of walking without my feet hurting in the least. 

 

I bought this pretty purple cardigan and I just love it. 

This foldable wagon is THE best! I bought it to help Alec move into the dorm this year but didn't get to use it because he doesn't have an elevator... however, I set it up a few times anyway and used it around the house just to get a feel for it. It is so rugged. 
 

I LOVED this young adult trilogy set in the future. I don't often buy books but these were well worth it. 

 

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  1. Maria RineerDecember 1, 2025 at 5:31 AM

    I like the idea of making a round up of favorites for the year. Glad you found some great things that you like and work for you... I hardly ever buy physical books either. I find that I tend to buy non fiction books because those are the ones I want to underline, reread and give on to others to read (assuming I like the book!).

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    1. Joanne December 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM

      Thank you! I read books much too fast to consider buying them a good idea; I will buy non-fiction books I want to mark up and I buy books as gifts for others or when I'm on vacation but that's about it. My library is definitely my go to for books.

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  2. HollyDecember 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM

    Great finds! Love the bedding- I am obsessed with that baby blue color

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    1. Joanne December 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM

      Thank you! I am really loving how well it's held up to multiple washings too.

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  3. Carol @Comfort Spring StationDecember 1, 2025 at 6:39 AM

    Great finds, but my favorite is the blue jar. It's like a little treat to make you smile every time you see it! #MMBC

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    1. Joanne December 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM

      It was such a small thing but it really does make me happy.

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  4. Amy ScottDecember 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    That is my favorite plaid - the blue, green and black. I used to have a blouse with that and I really want one again!
    Love round ups because I get so many gift ideas!

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    1. Joanne December 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM

      Me too! I MADE a plaid dress in high school using that pattern.

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  5. Handmade in IsraelDecember 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM

    I love seeing you Prime Purchases! The dress is really cute - waiting to see a photo of you wearing it. I love the blue jar and those earrings too.

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    1. Joanne December 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM

      Thank you! I do plan to wear that dress this month for a Christmas party so I hopefully will have a photo of me in it soon.

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  6. Kathrine EldridgeDecember 1, 2025 at 7:12 AM

    I love that pretty jar and the dress is perfect for the holidays!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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    1. Joanne December 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM

      I thought it would be perfect too and I so rarely wear a dress for the holidays that I decided to treat myself.

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  7. Lyssy in the CityDecember 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM

    Some great finds! I always love the randomness of my amazon purchases.

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  8. Dara @ Not In JerseyDecember 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM

    I loved your sneakers in person! The dress is so pretty!

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  9. PamelaDecember 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM

    Your cardigan looks like a lighter version of the Barefoot Dreams cardigan, at a great price!

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  10. Kari December 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM

    Metal bookmarks! Those are really cool! You found some really cool things.

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  11. Kim CarberryDecember 1, 2025 at 1:52 PM

    I love those bookmarks, they are so pretty and the bedding too! That dress does look perfect for Christmas and it sounds like the wagon has been so useful!

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  12. Jodie's Touch of StyleDecember 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM

    You do find some treasures! That dress is fabulous and you can easily wear a sweater over it to make it look like a skirt.
    Xoxo
    Jodie

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  13. GinaDecember 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM

    That's a very cool wagon - I can see it coming in handy for lots of uses. Love the beaded earrings, too!

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  14. JudeeDecember 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM

    You bought some nice things. I love your bedroom set and your bedroom looks really pretty. I Also like those metal bookmarks. You must have enjoyed that dress and sweater...

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  15. Veronica LeeDecember 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM

    I always enjoy your Prime Purchases!
    The dress is lovely.
    Can’t wait to see you wearing it.

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  16. MarshaDecember 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM

    That is a gorgeous dress! Will you wear it with the scarf? They look made for each other. I was just thinking the other day that I need a little wagon to use in the house. Talk about a weird thought!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM

      I was thinking of wearing the dress with the scarf, yes.

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  17. nicole orriensDecember 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM

    I love the things you bought. Even though I read a lot I never use a bookmark, but those are lovely! And I like your dress too.

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  18. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogDecember 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM

    Those bookmarks are such a great stocking stuffer too! Love the pretty earrings!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  19. Kim December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM

    Oh I love that green dress!! So festive!!

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  20. Lindsay's Sweet WorldDecember 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM

    I LOVE those bookmarks... they are gorgeous! What a great gift idea for any book lover! And YES to those Thousandth Floor books! I barely buy books anymore either, but I want to buy those! I read them five years ago and I STILL think about them to this day!

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    1. Joanne December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM

      Our library didn't have them so that was the only way for me to read them and I do not regret spending that money at all. They were so good.

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  21. Laura BDecember 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM

    Those bookmarks are so pretty!

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  22. BriDecember 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM

    I love those bookmarks & that blue jar! They're so pretty!

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    1. Joanne December 10, 2025 at 5:24 AM

      Aw, thank you! I'm using one of those bookmarks right now.

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