I haven't done one of these posts since October, so I suggest grabbing a snack or drink before continuing because this may see like a long one! Some of these include gifts that I received from my Christmas wish list (noted with asterisk). Also, if you aren't using Ebates - sorry RAKUTEN- you really should consider it. I added it as an extension on my personal computer's Chrome web browser, and I really do get a "big fat check" (via direct deposit) pretty often! I'm going to break this up by Christmas presents received, then most recent.
*My number one most utilized Christmas present are my Beats Solo 3 headphones. I use them at work during meetings (or pretending to be in meetings and actually listening to music), during my commute, and in my apartment when I don't want all my neighbors hearing me blast Drake or Halestorm! (Clearly this was the first time I used them on my commute and I was super impressed by the bass I was getting- and they are noise cancelling?! Hell yes!!)
*In general, I don't add or buy clothing from Amazon because it never seems to fit right (usually too big). This lightweight sweatshirt was a winner though! Yes, I'm Cold. Me: 24:7
*Another winner... these sherpa-lined jogging pants (also from wish list). Holy SHIT. These pants are awesome. (As noted above), I'm almost always cold, but these kept me so toasty I didn't even needs socks! This was an unusually warm winter here in NJ but I can definitely see myself wearing these way more often in the coming winters (because global warming isn't a thing, right?! *sarcasm*)
* I'm not in to fancy jewelry. (I'm not opposed to it, I just don't usually buy it for myself!)I am VERY much into things having to do with my sign though (Sagittarius). I love how delicate this necklace is, and understated. I actually had quite a few people ask me "is that a constellation? Is that your sign?" It's pretty and telling without being ostentatious.
* This was actually on my wish list as a replacement since I used up my whole tube last year. I absolutely love this scent - Elizabeth + James Nirvana. It's listed as having notes of "oak wood, vanilla bourbon, and tuberose." It smells a bit musky (warm, strong, and sweet), and it's a bit "heavy," at least for me since I hardly ever wear perfume, but that's why I like the roll-on version of this- I can just put it on my pulse points as opposed to using it as an all-over spray. (I actually don't think anyone even knew I was ever wearing it, that's how little I put on; I have one coworker who puts on waaaaaay too much cologne, to the point I want to gag, so I try not to do that to my fellow coworkers! (I don't need to smell you coming from across the room!)
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Yootech cell phone chargers: I have one at home, one at work, several I've bought for coworkers,... and I just bought myself a secondary one for work (for my second desk area). I love these. I've become partial to the standing ones because I can easily just look over and see any messages I'm receiving without even having to lift my phone (especially helpful when I'm in meetings), but loving these!
6 ft. iPhone/USB chargers: this isn't really a fun purchase, but more of a replacement item. It was a necessity as some of my stopped working. And I like the longer ones so I don't feel tethered to a wall.
2023 Planner: This was a (late) gift for my mom, since during her birthday she said she could really use some help getting her schedule together and she didn't know how. I've been using a (paper) planner for YEARS, so I was a little confused, but figured maybe this would be a step in the right direction to help her. (And this is actually the exact one I used last year).
3-tier Dark Brown Rustic Floating Shelving Unit: I purchased this for my bar area since I seem to have too much stuff on the main shelf. It looks cluttered, and I hate that. I don't plan on actually hanging this, but hopefully the extra heightened shelves will at least it seem less cluttered!
Plastic Lid organizer: I also mentioned the other day that I was trying to get more organized, and one of those things includes getting my Tupperware under control (goodness, that sounds like such an old-lady thing to say, but it's true- my plastic container consumption is out of control!). I purchased a Pyrex set a few years ago, but I think getting this lid organizer would definitely help as well.
Remember the other day when I stated that I needed to find something (anything!) to cover up the white/gray hairs popping up near my hairline?! Well, I'm going to try all of these! (Have any of you tried these? If so, let me know how they worked for you!) I'm kinda nervous, since I really don't like messing with my hair, but hey at this point I don't really feel like I have a choice!
Crossbody bag: This is a repacement of an almost identical bag I had last year that broke. Getting this one just in time for spring!
Wall art: So I was reading this book Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin (who wrote The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, which I LOVED), and this print was mentioned. So I looked it up, loved it, and bought it. That's probably really weird, but it kinda spoke to me.
What are you purchasing lately?
