My Prime Big Deals

As we are preparing for Hurricane Milton, I'm also trying to see what deals I can secure before we possibly lose power for an indefinite amount of time. I'm of course hoping we don't lose power, but our area is expected to have widespread power outages. The generator will hopefully keep our fridge running so we don't waste any perishable food and our phones charged, and we'll use the grill to cook and have plenty of snacks and water. We are just praying there isn't any damage to our home, and of course for those who will be impacted the most over on the Gulf Coast. So heartbreaking. 

On that note - we were extremely fortunate that Hurricane Helene barely clipped us, but as Milton is continuing to build and barrel towards our beautiful state of Florida there is something different in the air this time. 

What is on sale on my Amazon Wish List

There is a lot of nitty gritty nooks and crannies around the house (I'm looking at you washing machine!) that need a deep cleaning beyond what good ol' fashioned elbow grease can accomplish, so I am finally springing for a handheld steam cleaner and love that it's a part of the sale. 

I'm a big Real Housewives fan (have been watching since RHOC debuted and started it all), and am a huge Teresa Guidice fan (love her and her dorters). If you follow her on social or her cooking YouTube channel you'll see how much she loves her vegetable chopper. I believe her chopper is from Pampered Chef, but I found a good dupe apart of the sale for only $21. Sold! Roll the flashback of when I got to meet her in Daytona Beach at a book signing circa 2013 and my blonde hair.

I've been swooning over this console table for years, and think it may be time to finally go for it. I'm thinking of using it as a vanity table. Thoughts?

I'm a stomach sleeper, and as much as I try to sleep on my side or my back I always feel the most comfortable on my stomach which leads to a lot of chronic neck and back pain. I'm hoping this pillow will at least help alleviate some of it. 

Some fashion pieces that have been on my wish list for a while are a part of the sale - this cutout dress is perfect for date night or to go in my suitcase for our next vacay and I have this romper in green and now want to scoop up the fun palm print as well. I'm also one of those moms that is in car line or running errands in athleisure, and sometimes it's so bad I'm happy to not get out of the car. I'd like to make a little more of an effort with tennis dresses like this. On certain days... ha! 

Lil' Miss and I enjoy lots of time together in the kitchen baking this time of year especially through the holidays, and these mixing bowls would be a great upgrade to our current ones. Love that they come with lids!

We go through a lot of cereal in our house for breakfast and snacking, and since I mostly buy organic cereal they tend to go stale quicker (no preservatives). These cereal containers should help them last a little longer. 

I'm looking forward to Lil' Miss being able to re-join her swim team (she hasn't been able to attend practice since her ear surgery last month, but should be cleared to go back soon), and she needs a pair of swimming fins as they practice laps. Of course she wants them in hot pink! 

Lil' Miss rarely orders lunch at school, and I usually pack her fresh lunches in her Bentgo box. I like knowing what she's eating, but of course don't mind her ordering pizza or chicken nuggets once in a while. Her Bentgo lunch bag is TIRED, and needs to be replaced. I picked this unicorn pattern with the dark purple colors so it won't get as dirty so quickly. And this reusable utensil set is perfect for her Bentgo box or with her thermos that I fill with leftovers sometimes. 

What are some sale items you're scooping up for Christmas gifts or simply to treat yourself?

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Hello October

October, is that you? Lots of happenings in September, and so much to look forward to this month as well. It's officially pumpkin season and birthday month for Lil' Miss. She has opted to skip a birthday party this year, and instead asked to go see Simone Biles in the Gold Over America tour. Who am I to say no to that? We can't wait to go see the GOAT herself, and her bestie and her sweet momma are going to be joining the fun. 

Last week, I flew up to Connecticut to see my dad after his open heart surgery. I flew up there on JetBlue which meant flying out of Terminal C at the Orlando airport which is always a good idea. Beautiful brand new terminal (if you're familiar with this airport then you know how tired Terminals A and B are) and a Wine Bar George which I stopped by for a refreshing frosé.

I brought the cutest homemade card from Lil' Miss and a framed photo of our family together at a local orchard over the summer to bring some cheer to his hospital room. 

Aside from enjoying my coffee on the deck with views of the start of some fall foliage, I spent my trip in hospitals. Yes, hospitals plural. My mom needed an iron infusion while I was in town, and she is unable to drive afterwards. So, after visiting my dad one morning I brought her for her infusion and made sure she was settled back in at home while I helped with some cleaning (they're still planning on finally moving down here to Florida this coming winter) and we enjoyed dinner together while watching "Carl Winslow" cut a rug on Dancing with the Stars. 

On Thursday evening, I flew back home on Frontier (my first time trying this airline). The seats were comfortable, but it truly is a bare bones experience. I paid a little extra to have a carry on (never flew on an airline where it's not included) and to pick my seat, but even snacks and water are not complimentary. There is no seat back entertainment, no Wi-Fi, etc... and that was ok for a 2 and a 1/2 hour flight. I enjoyed reading the book I brought and playing solitaire on my phone. I was however surprised to be able to fly back without any delays or cancellations as Hurricane Helene was making her way up the Florida coast that evening. We were fortunate to make it back to Orlando not long before there was a ground stop due to the high winds moving through. To say I am thankful that our area was spared from the worst of the storm is an understatement. My heart is breaking hearing the stories of people in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. 

Aside from wanting to beat the storm, the biggest reason I was determined to make it home that evening was because Lil' Miss had her Fun Run the next day at school. The weather ended up clearing overnight, and she had so much fun with her friends running laps to raise money. 

That evening was also parents night out at her gymnastics gym, so we checked out a new to us pizza place and the pop-up Halloween bar that got me in the mood for the season. 

Recap reel of the fun at Nightmare on Orange pop-up experience can be found here.

I was exhausted from my trip, and all the fun on Friday that I laid low the rest of the weekend watching football, doing laundry, and baking apple cider donuts (recipe found here - I now have this donut pan but used cupcake liners back when I wrote the blog post) with Lil' Miss. Next up on our fall baking menu will be candy corn white chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin spice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. 

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