What Did You Buy Today?

[easygoingfemme]

Omg…. This has been a really busy harvest season

Welp, I bought a 10 x 16 pavilion for my garden! It is exquisite! I just had it delivered last night.

I bought two dehydrators and have had them going for the past two weeks, drying up peppers of all kinds, tomatoes of all kinds, and sizes, onions, zucchinis, and of course, all my herbs. Although some are hanging to be dried.

I also bought canning jars so that I could store the dried Harvest in.

And I bought a really nice mandolin because I got tired of cutting tomatoes with just my hands and a knife

I have frozen all kinds of corn and beets.

Tomorrow I pull out my cold water bath and my pressure cooker to can.,

Impressive! You're living the dream :)

[Bèsame*]

I haven't bought anything for me lately. I did bring home some little condiments dishes with lids. Woohoo! Not so exciting, to say the least.

So this morning, I opened up Etsy and found a Disney Halloween shirt I really want. Perhaps by the end of the day, it will be on its way to me. Now that's excitingly cute!

[Chancie]

We’re at the beach, but my purchases have been prosaic, cough drops, snacks at Trader Joe’s. Pete HATES grocery shopping and Trader Joe’s is worse than Stop & Shop. She should have waited in the car, really.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A pumpkin pie Blizzard! (yum! - It kind of ameliorated the financial pain of the following two purchases.)

A new car battery :(

An overnight package

[Bèsame*]

A new pair of Brooks shoes. Best shoes to wear on concrete 40+ hours a week.

An new thermal cup/mug. Aqua with a handle!!

A small pair of skeleton hands. They are covered in purple glitter. I'm going to add a hair clip on the backside, so I can wear them in my hair!

[Bèsame*]

Scored a beautiful cream linen, cotton, rayon area rug. 5x7, going in the front room. I'm excited to see how it will look.

Oh, marked way way down. $20 and I got to use my employee discount. Super deal!!

[Soft*Silver]

Three new pairs of leather shoes for the fall in winter

[Soft*Silver]

Oh, I forgot something!

well, I didn’t buy her, lol

I have adopted a beautiful black-and-white border collie by the name of Daisy Mae! She’s the same age as Moon and they both have arthritis. They look a lot alike because Moon Is an English Shepherd is a cousin of the border collie

The striking difference though is that Daisy May is completely deaf.

She’s been with us for a week and at first there was huge dog fights over me and Food. That has simmer down a lot.

[Blade]

Nothing yet but thinking about buying a new phone. Had this one about 5 yrs. Course it still works, I may wait. I can't believe how expensive they are. Wanting to retire, maybe I will buy a flip phone and just get home internet instead.

[Bèsame*]

I bought a plane ticket to California!! Going to visit my bestie. Won't hurt to revisit with the cute woman I met there last year😎


Also, a fall wreath for my door. A tiny pumpkin for my coffee table. A pumpkin spice candle in this really cool glass container. A black sweater with Sally, from the Nightmare before Xmas, on it. It's really cute, it has ribbon lace up sides.
Pink and Black pepper corns to fill up my pepper grinder. The pink ones make it soon much better .

[kittygrrl]

contemplating buying a new waffle iron, mine is on the blitz..i miss making waffles

[kittygrrl]

Nothing yet but thinking about buying a new phone. Had this one about 5 yrs. Course it still works, I may wait. I can't believe how expensive they are. Wanting to retire, maybe I will buy a flip phone and just get home internet instead.

What is a flip phone and why do you want one? i have an iphone 11 which is considered a dinosaur..i love it but they are getting so expensive!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

What is a flip phone and why do you want one?


If you don't know what a flip phone is, you must not be old enough to belong to AARP. They advertise them all the time.

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I bought:
- green grapes
- an apple strudel

[PlatinumPearl]

A lightweight black crew neck sweater.

A tailored pair of black dress pants.

A pair of classic black loafers.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I bought 3 tankini tops to go on vacation. I found my previous tankini bottoms, but I couldn't find the tops anywhere. There wasn't a lot left to choose from, but I found some cute ones, and they were all on sale.

[Bèsame*]

2 plant caddies and an outdoor rug for my carport patio.

I'm hoping for a break in the temp and humidity soon!

[Chancie]

We washed our clothing at a laundromat because we have to replace our dodgy washing machine.

And a pair of embellished jeans on Poshmark.

[easygoingfemme]

Slippers. These mornings are getting chilly!

[Stone-Butch]

A set for skype for my brothers b'day coming up.. camera, mic, stand. A new set of seat covers for his truck as it is getting chilly now. I hope he uses both in good health.

[Soft*Silver]

I bought 30 pallets. And will be getting more as time goes on. I’ve decided to fence in my wonderful garden using post and pallets. I’m going to sand down the pallets and then whitewash them. Once they’re up, I’m gonna stretch Some form of wire fencing on the inside to keep critters out. And the fence that faces my road I’m going to stencil designs on probably flowers, etc.

I also bought an outdoor propane fueled burner so I can can outside next year.

I bought some lip stain. I’ve decided I like lipstick a lot better than lipstick.

[Stone-Butch]

A set of miniture wood working tools for fine work for my brother to go with his other gifts and a new coffee pot for me.

[easygoingfemme]

Cranberries and baby bosc pears.

[Kätzchen]

A long black quilted coat with a hood (below knees length).

Wool rainbow-colored ear warmer headband and matching wool cropped gloves.

https://images.curvedream.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/300x450/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/w/swcdm070.jpg

[Chancie]

I bought a large delicious cup of coffee at the food coop, and I sipped it while I chatted with various friends, and I finished it before I paid for it.

[Bèsame*]

wow, I haven't bought much lately. Well, except takeout, because I haven't wanted to cook much since the hurricane.

But, I did bring home the other day...
A beautiful snow globe with a cardinal inside. Has the sweetest face.
A pink carry on suitcase with swivel wheels. Going on a little vacay end of the month.
A Halloween card.
A lemon poppy seed scone mix. I have been on a 🍋 🍋 lemon kick!

[Soft*Silver]

I just discovered What Not! I bought a turquoise knit sweater and a blue Sherpa jacket!

[Stone-Butch]

Two new bath sheets and two bath towels. Four hand towels. A new Irish Spring shower soap (love it). Groceries.

[Kätzchen]

https://cdn.vooglam.com/product/b83743ef07155cc5940f8e72c678ae35.jpg

[Bèsame*]

Just bought before my trip .
Super cute fall/holiday inspired plaid bra! I want to wear it as a top..lol
New nightgown, pink with lemons ( still on that lemon kick) trimmed with pink lace. Sweet dreams for me!
Christmas flannel, whipped up some pillow cases for my Cali friends!

And then traveling snacks.

[easygoingfemme]

Glow in the dark glasses and bracelets for trick-or-treaters.

[Soft*Silver]

Christmas presents for the grandchildren. They are completely done. So are my daughter and my son-in-law. Half of my husbands Christmas is done oh boy!

[Chancie]

I was going to say that I hadn’t bought anything today, but that would have been a lie because I’ve been buying presents for Pete, and today I ordered boxer briefs with a big splashy image of Eggo waffles.

[Kätzchen]

I’ve been buying (in advance) a lot house housecleaning products and toilet paper and beefing up my supplies for things that will be way too expensive to buy once the dictator takes over our country. I won’t support paying huge prices for things I need after the first of the year. Hopefully I have enough of everything to last a few years. :|

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I've been stocking up too, mainly on things that go on sale this time of year, like Campbell's cream-of-something soups. I got them for 79 cents a can! They're usually $1.99 or $2.19. I use them to cook with a lot.

[PlatinumPearl]

A pack of 3 luggage locks
Small slim card holder in a deep chocolate brown
Band-aid adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Oil of oregano capsules

[GeorgiaMa'am]

-some Batman Hot Wheels (a gift)
- a gold chain for a pendant I already have
- a bonsai tree kit (a white elephant gift)
- a science ABCs book (a gift)
- groceries

[cinnamongrrl]

I’m buying four good sized shelves for my new kitchen. I had been looking at paying a small fortune for something to use for storage in this certain space, but the universe (ie: Facebook marketplace) has provided them for a mere $10.
I’m also getting a free crib mattress. They make the best dog beds. You can wipe them down and everything.

[bicentennialjenn]

I bought a linen cabinet that I hope matches the furniture in the area intended. I needed a specific size, so limited options. But can't wait until delivery, at least it's assembled so I won't have to deal with the door hinges... certainly not a fav task of mine.

[Bèsame*]

Delivered from Amazon yesterday...

Box of Christmas cards. Has a red cardinal on them.
A tee shirt for a friend.

I'm looking for a stick vacuum next.

[Soft*Silver]

Very pretty a white and turquoise shade of art deco bedroom set. Fell in love with it the moment I saw it on marketplace.
A kitchen pantry To store on my canning jars and supplies
Metal shelving units for the basement. I’m creating an indoor grow room to start seedlings very late in the winter to transfer them out to the Greenhouse early spring. Eventually, it will grow vegetables all winter long for us

[Bèsame*]

Black Friday Deal for me!

Every woman's dream...a vacuum!
A cordless, rechargeable stick vacuum. Should be easier than dragging out the other vacuum and eliminate the Swiffer and broom.

[Stone-Butch]

Some black tshirts for me. Blue ones for my bro for xmas and a boomerang ball for the little one for xmas. Not much so far but I procrastinate on making a list and deciding.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Several gifts, some for others and some for me :)

- a blue sweater (me)
- another longer gold chain to go with the pendant (me)
- herbal cure (me)
- a fancy heating pad and a weighted, lavender eye pillow (gift)
- some gourmet goodies (grade A maple syrup, chili crisp, hot cocoa mix) (gift basket)
- a stuffed white elephant plushie (I'm going to put it in the white elephant gift pile, and it will be a joke when someone opens it - then I'm going to give them their real present, which will be in a tote on the floor at my feet. I know it's been done before, but not with this group. Also, they can give the plushie to my 2-year-old nephew if they want - or they can keep it.)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I forgot a gift, and it was probably the most fun one for me to buy; I designed a t-shirt for the boy at Zazzle. It says "heteroflexible" across the front, the term he prefers to "bisexual", and it has a bisexual symbol over the pocket. It turned out really cute, if I do say so myself!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- foam outside faucet covers
- storage containers for leftovers
- a UGA college football jersey (gift for the boy)

I love shopping at this time of year! (now that there's the internet - I don't miss going to the stores at this time of year at all.)

[easygoingfemme]

Light up crocs for my youngest nephew who loves everything crocs. I also got some croc accessories: Pins for them, and little snow plows you can attach to the front and a head lamp that you can attach to the top. So he can scoot around in his driveway and plow snow with his crocs.

Also: A shirt for my elder nephew that says "Don't startle me, I fart easily"

[Kätzchen]

https://www.indigowild.com/cdn/shop/files/Web-Bundles-Top-Seller-Home-Care-Bundle.jpg?v=1720544786&width=533

LINK: https://www.indigowild.com/products/zum-clean-laundry-soap-frankincense-myrrh

[GeorgiaMa'am]

https://www.indigowild.com/cdn/shop/files/Web-Bundles-Top-Seller-Home-Care-Bundle.jpg?v=1720544786&width=533

LINK: https://www.indigowild.com/products/zum-clean-laundry-soap-frankincense-myrrh

I love bathing with goat's milk soap! It leaves my skin feeling wonderful.

[Stone-Butch]

ty things like chocolates "Merci" mix. New gloves, new kitchen towels, new BR towels for hands, load of things for the little one (not candy), ty dinner cards for my best neighbours in the world, other ty cards and Xmas cards. Money for three of the young ones. (they run errands). Groceries and crackers (veggie and swiss) Chips and dip for anyone who pops in with crackers and cheese. Lots of ice tea, bought a case of Pepsi. No alcohol here lol unless they bring their own. Most would find me boring thats ok. No smoking and no drugs. Tea coffee or water flows here .....

[easygoingfemme]

https://www.indigowild.com/cdn/shop/files/Web-Bundles-Top-Seller-Home-Care-Bundle.jpg?v=1720544786&width=533

LINK: https://www.indigowild.com/products/zum-clean-laundry-soap-frankincense-myrrh

I didn't know they do a Frankincense and Myrrh laundry soap! I need to get that. I keep their air freshener in my office at work. Thanks for the tip!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A WoodWick candle for someone I just found out is going to drop by on Christmas Eve.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Two baby blankets and a crib sheet for something called a "baby sprinkle". My niece is having her second child. I thought you only had showers for the first baby, and then handed those things down to the next baby. I guess some things got worn out though, and the first baby is only 2 and a half. He probably still uses some things, like his baby blanket and car seat. Anyway, that is taken care of.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

This is not technically something I bought today - I bought it a few weeks ago. All the candy stocking stuffers I bought for the boy were in a bag under my bed - and now I'm pretty sure I threw them out in yesterday's trash. :| So I guess I will be buying candy stocking stuffers again when I order groceries. I hope they still have the fun Santa and Christmas shapes in stock.

I did buy some new hangers today, though. They are curved instead of having that funky hanger shape. They are supposed to be for sweaters and suits. My sweaters always get those weird scrunches in the shoulders. Hopefully these will work.

[easygoingfemme]

Black Friday Deal for me!

Every woman's dream...a vacuum!
A cordless, rechargeable stick vacuum. Should be easier than dragging out the other vacuum and eliminate the Swiffer and broom.

I bought one of these last month and LOVE. Mine breaks down to also be a dust buster size for doing stairs and such. Congratulations on your new life hack!

[Kätzchen]

Better tires for my car: I even got a rebate on all four tires which made buying them more affordable than last time I bought tires three years ago. ツ

[nhplowboi]

With the deep freeze the northeast is in I decided soup on the wood stove is called for. I went to Wally today and bought a Lodge flat dutch oven (I have a footed one more suited for camp fires) and a few fixings. We'll see how it goes tomorrow when I get my soup cooking on.

[Kenna]

$200 of meds for my poor, sick little pup. She's been through so much.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Christmas odds and ends, and a new pair of shoes. The are blue with square capped toes and chunky low heels - very fashionable. And on sale!

[Bèsame*]

I ordered on line last night, 2 boxes that will hold 24 🎄 Christmas cupcakes. One will go the lunch buddy's class next week and the other will go to my new Doctor's office. That office has helped me with the irritating leave of absence papers!

Also I need to pick up some sweet potatoes for dinner later.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Proof (a gift)
- I ordered earlier but they came today: Disney Stitch and Nightmare Before Christmas sleep pants (also a gift)
- groceries, but nothing exciting, just the usual

[Kenna]

$200 of meds for my poor, sick little pup. She's been through so much.
Thank you for all the well wishes and compassion. As soon as she gets enough meds in her system, she'll be feeling better. This MRSA infection is no joke.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Stocking stuffers:
- a hamburger press
- a thumb drive
- a 10-foot phone charging cable

and a couple more small gifts from "Santa":
- Crayola magic markers
- a Disney coloring book

[kittygrrl]

nutmeg grater
nutmeg

[GeorgiaMa'am]

nutmeg grater
nutmeg

Oh, that's the very best way to season with nutmeg! There's just no comparison between the jarred stuff and grating your own.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- loads of wrapping paper, because my stash is totally out
- Mtn Dew for the caffeine boost and sugar rush

[GeorgiaMa'am]

After-Christmas sale stuff:

- a red sweater and a French blue sweater and a cream sweater, V-necks
- a gray cardigan with tiny white polka dots
- underwear
- a red wool coat
- red booties
- two pairs of pants, one black and one charcoal gray, wide-legged

[Chancie]

I snuck out of the house for a mani pedi and to have my roots touched up.

There is such a thing as too much togetherness.

[Orema]

Not today but recently...

The book What Can We Learn from the Great Depression? Stories of Ordinary People and Collective Action in Hard Times (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-can-we-learn-from-the-great-depression-dana-frank/1145956732?ean=9780807046944) by Dana Frank.

A paint-by-numbers kit (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNB4LZFS?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title _0_0). This is delayed at Customs. Hope I get it.

The cutest little ash trays (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097TWHL45/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) for my canna sticks.

A workbook (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593237498?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title) by Michelle Obama.

A drill-by-nuumbers kit (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VLG53W9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1). That arrived and looks good.

[cinnamongrrl]

I found and purchased the most amazingly perfect curtains on Amazon!!

I’ve never been so excited for curtains in my life. My windows have been wide open to the woods since I moved in. Plus they are wicked pretty!

[Kätzchen]

Avocados (7), two half gallons of “fit” milk by a local creamery, limes, a big Rotisserie chicken and a small bag of Asian slaw salad. Oh, and a small bag of coffee beans roasted up on the high desert (from the Bend, Sisters area). High Desert Sunrise. ☀️ My favorite coffee.


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[Bèsame*]

I had to buy a new blow dryer. Mine conked out the other day. And dang it, just as I donated my Mom's!

Heavy cream for coffee

[Orema]

– B&W Laser Printer
– Humidifier
– Electric Knife Sharpener
– Plastic Cutting Boards that fit perfectly on the counter in my tiny kitchen

Most of these items have been in my "save for later" cart for a while. Wasn't sure if I wanted to get them, maybe the price would decrease, could work with broken versions or do without, etc... Well, I decided now is a good time to get these items before the price jacks up from Trump's chaos.

Hopiing I'm wrong, but I expect the worst with this one.

:pursebee:

[easygoingfemme]

My mom was having an angsty morning so I asked her if she wanted to go thrift shopping and that perked her up.

She didn't find anything she wanted but we picked out some nice stuff for my new home.

I got a set of 10 green cloth napkins for $2
A Ruth Bader Ginsburg game (https://www.amazon.com/I-Dissent-Game-Supreme-Opinions/dp/B07XJPYLX5/ref=sr_1_2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._dUjQh-9jGN3GPeUzfpCljkxC4LcEJtIgEocZ7YRLQRSmunEnRa8lduW9 cP82Ft_PVe-0RkGT_dF2tSy4YrNbD_AKl8Sh12sIFighctZxfHtARnPeujtZi uInicSShCZPWLv50YICO0KQsJzYdxwtihyrQfc4tcZFKU65sGr Sk_OoGasqMczzr7BeZ9AVHQqOyDbxPG8eLSKAjSnHA0ZGmjWu9 8DKXYS_ZZBGPhrYJA94jvTn9dHBP0mvLsBdWJ4bxajMAFlnnkS t7y-rs5_wC5qkl69HP0RgSvHpk2XJj8.AAaTu9C408k5bh2DE7Tlc5 1EDxxIJQRH2FUFZlTgpto&dib_tag=se&hvadid=693802912730&hvdev=c&hvexpln=67&hvlocphy=9004746&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=6587792966607021750--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6587792966607021750&hvtargid=kwd-846187365276&hydadcr=7473_13294095&keywords=i+dissent+board+game&qid=1738543722&sr=8-2)
Two fantastic ceramic bowls in a pretty retro orange color.
A record of roller skating music from the 70s
and from the free bin: A cookbook with recipes from the 1930s. I love reading those recipes.

[Bèsame*]

two medium sized spiral notebooks.
( Best Butch and I are going to start journaling)

New pair of sunglasses. Super cute!
( I tend to collect sunglasses, but, all my spares broke and one I lost)

[easygoingfemme]

A step ladder.
A butternut squash.
Grapes.
Cilantro.

[cinnamongrrl]

A new couch.

I was going to suffice with something from marketplace… but I couldn’t get anyone to deliver to me up on the mountain.

There’s also the issue of smells and stains of used goods.

Not saying I’m a germaphobe….. but…. Yeah

[easygoingfemme]

A new couch.

I was going to suffice with something from marketplace… but I couldn’t get anyone to deliver to me up on the mountain.

There’s also the issue of smells and stains of used goods.

Not saying I’m a germaphobe….. but…. Yeah

I am with you on that. There's something to be said about a couch that doesn't have a questionable history.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I am with you on that. There's something to be said about a couch that doesn't have a questionable history.

You've got that right. You never know when J.D. Vance has been on it.

[Bèsame*]

A pink cordless water pic.

My favorite cooling relief gel. I've bought this product for a couple of years. I love it on my knee and any leg cramps I get. Super wonderful on my tired feet.
https://www.naturalescapes.com/cdn/shop/files/menthol-camphor-wintergreen-cooling-cream-topical-pain-relief-gel-for-muscles-joints-120598.png?v=1727483502&width=900 https://www.naturalescapes.com/cdn/shop/files/menthol-camphor-wintergreen-cooling-cream-topical-pain-relief-gel-for-muscles-joints-626545.png?v=1727483502&width=900
And then there is this...A woman's company

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[Bèsame*]

" I can buy myself flowers" and so I did.

Also groceries for the week.
Including the good stuff..
Chili garlic cashews
Guacamole
Olive tapenade
Strawberries, bananas, raspberries
Edamame


Oh and an eye exam. My eyes are good. Funny, a few years ago they got better and they haven't changed since then. Lol, at least my eyes are good.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A pack with seven pairs of reading glasses. Usually I keep a pair in each room, but I have lost some and broken some until finally I am down to one pair that I carry from room to room. It will be great to have extras again.

[Kätzchen]

Before we got inundated with tornado warnings, hurricane type winds and a fuckton of rain (right after last week’s snow storm :|), my brake lights (stop lamps, in the tail light sector of my car) decided to stop working, so today, for a small price, I took my car to the mechanic and they got it all sorted out (fixed). My car has more secrets than ever. The previous owners from California rolled this car, then fixed it up as if nothing like that ever happened, yet each year that goes by, I have to fix whatever really happened to this car.

My car is super cute, gets fabulous gas mileage (I only burn about $10 worth of Premium gas each week), but my car is full of secrets. But my mechanic is a fantastic detective. He shows me all its secrets each time it needs my mechanic to fix whatever goes haywire.

$28 bucks for bulbs and time to chase down another “secret.” :eyebat:

[Bèsame*]

"laughing"

It was a filter kind of day.
Filters for refrigerator. I really love the fact I can get both water and ice out of the door.

Filters for the cat fountain.

Nothing else. Not that exciting...still "laughing"

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Inexpensive, colorful tea towels to roll up dog treats in and tie in knots for the dog to play with

[Kätzchen]

1) A Chala vegan crossbody handbag with a new wallet with RFID (protective lining to keep your debit/credit card credentials from being stolen by bad actors). Link: https://www.chalahandbags.com/

2) a pair of new shoes (https://hike-footwear.com/)

3) a manicure with a chromed polish shade in pale pink (chromed donut)

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[Bèsame*]

I bought a hair cut. About 3 inches was cut off and it stills hangs long on my back. ( About to my bra back)
Cat food and hairball goop for the kitty's. Maybe that will stop the awful sound of hacking up a hairball!! Lol

[easygoingfemme]

I bought a couple of new sweaters for my foster dog and a new toy and a new collar. His mom was supposed to come get him today but she was a no-show so... figuring out next steps.

[Orema]

– Mandarins (I live on these)
– Pumpkin seeds
– Broccoli (wanna make a keto-ish broc salad)
– Dried Cherries (not exactly keto)
– Box to keep the leftover paints
– Plastic Suzi-Q for the laundry area
– Lemony diffusser for my niece
– Musk diffusser for me
– Frozen burritos (read rave reviews)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

– Frozen burritos (read rave reviews)

What brand?

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- Home grown tomatoes (not my home, somebody else's far southerly home)
- yellow squash
- Girl Scout cookies

[Orema]

What brand?

* * *

- Home grown tomatoes (not my home, somebody else's far southerly home)
- yellow squash
- Girl Scout cookies


Aldi’s Breakfast Best Burritos.

https://i.postimg.cc/FsmRcf7F/IMG-20220216-110928994.jpg

Haven’t tried one yet but have heard good things.

[Orema]

What brand?

* * *

- Home grown tomatoes (not my home, somebody else's far southerly home)
- yellow squash
- Girl Scout cookies

Speaking of Girl Scout cookies, I was in Aldi's a couple weeks ago and asked a store worker if some cookies were good (see image below). A couple shoppers turned to see what I had and everyone said they're better than the Girl Scout cookies. Ion't know about the Girl Scout cookies but I really like these (Benton's Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies).

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

Speaking of Girl Scout cookies, I was in Aldi's a couple weeks ago and asked a store worker if some cookies were good (see image below). A couple shoppers turned to see what I had and everyone said they're better than the Girl Scout cookies. Ion't know about the Girl Scout cookies but I really like these (Benton's Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies).

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I don't know if I'd say "better than", but I'd definitely go as far as "as good as". Benton's PB Fudge cookies have a big thumbs up in my house.

We also like the butter flavor Clancy's Puffed Corn from Aldi's. (Brittany gives them 4 paws up!)

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

I bought a pack of 10 pair of underwear today. They were on end-of-season clearance for $20! (Usually $70.) And underwear is one of the things that's supposed to go up drastically with the new tariffs. So I got a great deal.

I also bought a biscuit.

[cinnamongrrl]

Haven’t yet, but on my way home I shall get…

Groceries at Trader Joe’s. I need some quick meals to make on workdays. And right now I’m working 7 days a week. So quick meals to make on LATE workdays.

I’m also ordering the dogs food through Chewy

And I have some pertinents in my Amazon cart. Most importantly, one of those wall racks that hold brooms and mops and such. I can’t stand the clutter any more!

[Bèsame*]

I ordered 4 cotton/linen sundresses. I don't plan on keeping all of them. Hmmm, but you really don't know for sure. 😎

[kittygrrl]

Spices to bake a rye bread this weekend
Vanilla(it's going up 47%)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Spices to bake a rye bread this weekend
Vanilla(it's going up 47%)

Thanks for the heads up on vanilla. I will definitely stock up. (Although the last time I did that, my roommate ate it all on ice cream. She's gone now - the vanilla was only one of many reasons.)

* * *

I stocked up on coffee.

[easygoingfemme]

A little couch for my back porch that folds out to be a bed so I can sleep out on the porch :)

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Prescriptions, which I was really concerned about the cost - I lost my prescription insurance when I got Medicare. I did sign up for it as soon as I could, but it doesn't start until May 1, and now I have a deductible. Fortunately, I used GoodRx today, and it saved me a bundle. I'm saving my receipts; I might be able to itemize my taxes next year.

[Kätzchen]

Because of the harrowing times we faced five years ago during Covid 19, I was smart enough to foresee T——p’s toxic grip on our nation of white nationalist haters, so I bought enough cleaning products and toilet paper to last at least a decade (until I die, I suppose).

I don’t need to buy anything made by a bazzillionare person or their business organization.

I plan to buy all my veggies from local produce growers and I’ve got enough sundry goods (flours, leavening agents) to fix (bake) my own ‘bread’.


The only thing I worry about is finding clean water. 💦

Also, I’m not buying any decision made by current members of the GOP or the US Supreme Court. I hope these people feel the heat from members of our US society who don’t buy their BS either. May you all experience the same hate driven cruelty as your instant karma soon.

[Bèsame*]

Today was a bigger employee discount, so I came home with two shower curtains. One a light blue bohemian print, cotton linen blend and a white linen one, light weight with a faggoting design running thru it.

I know, what's faggoting?? I feel weird even typing that, but it's an embroidery stitch.

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And a linen blend v-neck tee in a flowery spring print.

I'm going to use the shower curtains as fabric to make a couple of tops. I have to be creative about finding fabrics now.

[easygoingfemme]

My forever home... I'm so happy. This is such a sweet little space with so much history. If you need me, I'll be lounging on the riverbank.

[Chancie]

I’m not feeling well so Pete has to do a little shop at the coop.

This is her list:

Chicken, eggs, indian frozen meals (two or four, please check ingredients for flour, etc for my flavor), matzo crackers, two cans wild planet tuna, nice big shallot or two, frozen mango

[Bèsame*]

A pair of Hoka shoes! I've been wearing Brooks for years, I wanted a fun color this time and try this brand out.

https://americanrunningcompany.com/images/1500/Hoka-1162013-DNP_1.png

Went to Joann's, and they finally had markdowns in something I wanted. 14 yards of flannel to use in my rag quilts.

Some grease free muffin papers.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- a Brita filter
- dog food
- training treats
- a squeaky dog toy that I removed the squeaker from before giving it to Brittany
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- port wine cheese balls
- oatmeal cookies
- seasoned salt that got thrown in free, because I didn't order it but it showed up in my delivery nonetheless

[easygoingfemme]

Groceries for Easter brunch tomorrow. Which involves ingredients to make:

Socca
Hummus
Assorted veggies and olives
Waffles (plain, blueberry, chocolate chip)
Quiche bites (broccoli cheddar)
Berries for a berry bowl
Orange juice
Peeps (to roast over an open fire and see what happens)

I wanted to get Crazy straws for my nephews but couldn't find any. :(

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- washing machine drain pipe roto-rootered - $270
- new chrome kitchen faucet - $89 (a deal!)
- kitchen faucet installation - $180

[easygoingfemme]

A couch! I've been looking for a while for something in my price range that has either a design that I can use a cover on without looking like a hot mess, or that has zip off covers for washing. My cats shed and my nephews are ... walking disasters. So I need something I can keep clean. I found something today that I like with zip off covers and am so happy.

[cinnamongrrl]

Tires for my car

Groceries

A couple more tomato plants

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A shirt! I'm trying to avoid buying new clothes and only wearing stuff out of my closet, but this is so pretty I couldn't help myself. Those pop-up ads do follow me around:

https://i.imgur.com/PL8AhLB.jpeg

[Bèsame*]

A shirt! I'm trying to avoid buying new clothes and only wearing stuff out of my closet, but this is so pretty I couldn't help myself. Those pop-up ads do follow me around:

https://i.imgur.com/PL8AhLB.jpeg

Funny...I did the same thing. I received a birthday coupon and I couldn't resist the good deal!

https://cdn.torrid.com/i/torrid/41955530_10256_hi?$pdp_hero_mobile_main$&fmt=auto

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Funny...I did the same thing. I received a birthday coupon and I couldn't resist the good deal!

https://cdn.torrid.com/i/torrid/41955530_10256_hi?$pdp_hero_mobile_main$&fmt=auto

So cute! And happy birthday!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I may have mentioned this in another forum, but I have been having the hardest time choosing a shower curtain. I've never had a curtain, I've only had sliding glass doors, but those would be awkward with my new grab bars. But the shower curtain is so big it takes over the whole bathroom. Plus, I will have to look at it several times a day. It's like choosing a piece of art; it's hard to pick something I'll love that I won't get tired of looking at.

But I finally found something I can embrace on etsy (the square thing on the bottom right is a counter top I couldn't crop out):

https://i.imgur.com/xnWQCyy.jpeg

My bedroom has an astrological theme, so I think this will flow very well.

[easygoingfemme]

That's a lovely shower curtain!

I scored well at a thrift store today. I have a particular one I love that is specifically to fund a shelter for homeless youth. They are always packed with people and fun surprises. I found two platters that are straight out of the 70s, triangular blue and green with gold trim. One small one medium size. They will be perfect for things like olives and cubes of cheese with pita triangles or something like that. I also got an antique amber serving bowl with a beautiful design in the glass. I'm a happy camper.

[Kätzchen]

I’m building my flower stash so if the canna/cbd industry goes belly up, then I’ll have enough to start my own garden and enjoy my own sativa Indica blends.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

10 pounds of NY strip steaks - it was a really excellent sale.

2 pair of Muk Luks Cabin Socks - also on sale, and they're the best for my cold feet in bed because they don't come off while I sleep, and they're super warm.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Five silver retro starbursts in varying sizes for my bathroom wall. They will complement my new shower curtain very well. I found them on etsy and they were on sale and the seller has great reviews!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

WalMart has a new line (bettergoods) that is more upscale/out of the norm for WM. I had to order just a few things anyway, so I went through the bg list and ordered a few things to try:
- bettergoods tomato three cheese bisque
- bg artichoke bruschetta
- bg oven roasted and seasoned red petite potatoes with olive oil, Italian herbs and Parmesan
- bg farmhouse style shredded cheddar, gouda and gruyere
- bg chicken wings with brown sugar BBQ dry rub
- bg bronze cut radiatori pasta no. 496

also:
- strawberries
- a mango
- a banana
- tp

The bettergoods stuff was not that expensive, and less expensive than what I would have paid elsewhere (like for gochujang and macarons). I'm interested to see how it tastes and what the ingredients are.

[Kätzchen]

I recently came across a limited edition of a Little League baseball, which was made in Haiti, before that particular supplier of baseballs was moved to, I think, Costa Rica. Making baseballs in Haiti was an important economy that helped workers in Haiti who live in absolute poverty, poverty of a nation broken by cruel politics in our own country. I know this for a fact due to my mother who went on many tireless missions to Haiti via Doctors and Nurses without Borders.

Anyhooo, I bought that baseball to give it to my little granddaughter for her second birthday, later this fall.

[Kätzchen]

Today …. All I plan to buy is a lottery ticket.

🤞<<<<<——. Fingers crossed. If I win big, I plan to pay off my student loan debt (which spiraled under the trumpian first reign of terror), pay off my doctor’s student loans too (his are as huge as mine), then set up a blind trust to help pay off other people’s student loans who have been screwed by the same white collar criminal who occupies the WH.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

A jazzy new zester. It has a red handle so I will be able to easily see it in my kitchen utensils drawer. It also has a guard for the blades.

[Chancie]

That's a lovely shower curtain!

I scored well at a thrift store today. I have a particular one I love that is specifically to fund a shelter for homeless youth. They are always packed with people and fun surprises. I found two platters that are straight out of the 70s, triangular blue and green with gold trim. One small one medium size. They will be perfect for things like olives and cubes of cheese with pita triangles or something like that. I also got an antique amber serving bowl with a beautiful design in the glass. I'm a happy camper.

I wish I could find more clothing at thrift shops. I do shop on Poshmark, but I’d rather stay local.

[easygoingfemme]

I wish I could find more clothing at thrift shops. I do shop on Poshmark, but I’d rather stay local.

Not local but have you ever looked at ThredUp?

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I tried out my new Medicare card Part A at the hospital ER today. We'll see how much that's going to cost me.

[easygoingfemme]

Yesterday:

A book
Bird food
Peanuts for the squirrels
Toothpaste
Hand soap

[easygoingfemme]

I totally splurged today.

Have any of you seen the smart bird feeders? They have a camera and take pictures of the birds eating. It has an app and sends the pictures and videos to your phone along with identifying the bird. I've wanted one sooooo badly. But I couldn't justify the cost. Well... there was a big sale on one of the better reviewed ones and I couldn't stop myself.

This is the link if anyone else needs a splurge! (https://www.birdfy.com/products/birdfy-feeder-with-solar-panel?variant=46165627732248&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22581053418&gbraid=0AAAAAqKG1FPBxhurhpIjNnGfhS9xu28gS&gclid=Cj0KCQjwucDBBhDxARIsANqFdr3-W0B553oF_oMv4Ci63teLL72aQDy8-qsINaN_rlpsAFQ4gvYbVkAaAvDfEALw_wcB)

[PlatinumPearl]

Groceries, mainly frozen vegetables and berries, along with a few pantry staples to restock.

I still need to pick up some fresh produce. I used to shop at the nearby Asian supermarket, but with the recent price increases due to tariffs, I won’t be going there anymore. I’ve always felt it was overpriced for the amount and quality offered, so I’ll be buying from smaller fruit stands instead.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

I still need to pick up some fresh produce. I used to shop at the nearby Asian supermarket, but with the recent price increases due to tariffs, I won’t be going there anymore. I’ve always felt it was overpriced for the amount and quality offered, so I’ll be buying from smaller fruit stands instead.

Oh no! I haven't been to our Korean supermarket in awhile, but I didn't think about the tariffs. I love the produce at Han Mart, it's so beautiful and varied. Where am I going to get bok choy now? I wonder if this means the prices at the good Asian restaurants will be going up too? At least I have some smaller produce stands and some organic grocery stores.

[Chancie]

Pete accompanied me to the large coop, one state north. We spent $225. Some items were much cheaper than our local coop, so I bought two (or four). I did intend to stock up, and I did tell Pete that I was going to spend $200 so she didn’t start taking food out of the cart.

I suspect that any current increases in price are opportunistic. I don’t know for sure, but I don’t think our local Asian markets have restocked with new products yet.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

. . . We also like the butter flavor Clancy's Puffed Corn from Aldi's. (Brittany gives them 4 paws up!)

https://i.imgur.com/VI73A83.jpeg

Aldi didn't have these for awhile, but now they're back, and they have a new Cheese flavor!

[Kätzchen]

Groceries, mainly frozen vegetables and berries, along with a few pantry staples to restock.

I still need to pick up some fresh produce. I used to shop at the nearby Asian supermarket, but with the recent price increases due to tariffs, I won’t be going there anymore. I’ve always felt it was overpriced for the amount and quality offered, so I’ll be buying from smaller fruit stands instead.

I like your idea PlatinumPearl for buying fresh produce from local produce vendors. We have (in our metro area) a variety of ethnic vendors: Ukrainian (Russian and Slavic too), Japanese, Korean, and Chinese American produce vendors at community farmer markets that offer fresh produce from their gardens. I buy local all the time. (f)
Oh no! I haven't been to our Korean supermarket in awhile, but I didn't think about the tariffs. I love the produce at Han Mart, it's so beautiful and varied. Where am I going to get bok choy now? I wonder if this means the prices at the good Asian restaurants will be going up too? At least I have some smaller produce stands and some organic grocery stores.

We have the “Jade” sector in our metro area which features many types of Asian markets: Fu Bon, Hong Fat, Hong Fat II ( three super wealthy Asian business men cobbled their riches together to buy out the Walmart complex at Eastport shopping area to expand their Asian presence in the Jade District of our metro area).

Have you ever tried an Asian buffet?? We’ve got an excellent venue east of our metro’s Jade District…. FJ Buffet (all you can eat buffet with fresh seafood choices of many types, all kinds of fresh sushi, desserts, salads, hot bar that changes out daily each meal time that offers awesome hot food choices).

Here’s a link to their business: https://fjbuffet.com/

My long time friend at work treated me to dinner on my birthday at this buffet.

It was delicious, very enjoyable, wait staff service was tops ( I tipped our waitstaff for their timely, quiet, service), and the aura in the buffet was complimented by very soothing Asian instrumental music. Their wet bar service offered limited choices of beverages, but the tea or coffee or even water was triple filtered and very tasty. Dinner for those of us over 60 is affordable, and regular pricing for adults and children is exceptional too. Very affordable. You take your time to eat all you want to eat. We spent over two hours there enjoying a hearty meal. My lady friend ate fresh squid, and she loved it. Of course, I had fresh crab on the half shell. Couldn’t pass that up at all! Best of all, they are open on Sunday and on all American holidays. I know where I’m going on Thanksgiving, this year... :eyebat: :balloon: (f)

[Bèsame*]

:blush:Game changer, for sure!

While on vacay, my nephew -in-law had this and brought it out when we had take out Chinese one night. Oh, soo much better than the little packets and measures up to good wasabi. I ordered it on line last night. Now deciding what Chinese dish I want tonight.

https://foodeconcepts.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/9190.jpg

Also, a candle came today. It's a wood wick. It was brought to my attention, it will sound like a crackling fire.
And a pair of my favorite NFL team socks. I can wear them on game days. ....hurry football season!!

[Orema]

– Mandarins
– Parsley
– Mint
– Hemp hearts
– lemons
– cross word puzzle book
– 1oz of a sativa strain for canna oil
– Mimosa mocktail
– Cherry tomatoes
– Chocolate Ice Cream

[easygoingfemme]

A small sewing kit
Bird food
Hair stuff that is supposed to work well with my curls.
A 2025-26 wall calendar.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- A bathroom trashcan
- shower curtain rings
- a straw sip top for my Yeti Rambler
- dog cookies
- a silk pillowcase

[Bèsame*]

I've been on the hunt for cook books with new ideas. So, I went to the library and checked out a couple. I love them! I checked online and found some good used copies of the ones I wanted. Both where around $5 with free shipping.
https://images.pangobooks.com/images/fc62a747-a4a1-4dfd-9b1c-807d11ba8505?width=800&quality=85&crop=1%3A1

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[GeorgiaMa'am]

a part for my AC unit - $235

[Kätzchen]

Stuff to make Dubai Chocolate Cake. (Pistachios, pecans, coconut oil, eggs, pudding mix, chocolate mix, Mexican crème).

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Stuff I got on the Amazing SALE at Amazon Fresh yesterday:

- cherries 99 cents/pound
- ground beef 80 fat/20 lean $2.49/pound
- large cage free eggs $2.79/dozen
- apple walnut salad with chicken, bleu cheese, onion vinaigrette $1.50
- sweet potatoes 89 cents/pound
- Alaskan salmon burgers $1.12/each

[Bèsame*]

Stuff I got on the Amazing SALE at Amazon Fresh yesterday:

- cherries 99 cents/pound
- ground beef 80 fat/20 lean $2.49/pound
- large cage free eggs $2.79/dozen
- apple walnut salad with chicken, bleu cheese, onion vinaigrette $1.50
- sweet potatoes 89 cents/pound
- Alaskan salmon burgers $1.12/each

WOW!!!

I opted for toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap. Nothing fun. Well, I did find a blu tooth portable CD player. ( I cant seem to part with my old CDs.) And a phone case. (I got a new phone the other day.)

I changed cell carriers ( Spectrum)and got a whole year free! It will be $30 a month next year. ( and I thought I had a deal with T-Mobile.)

[cinnamongrrl]

Yesterday: I bought one of those coffee tables where the top lifts up to use for dining or a desk. I got it off marketplace for $30. On my way to pick it up, I stopped to get exact change. I bought a $2 ticket and won $20! I don’t gamble much, so it was wicked cool.
Today: I’m buying fencing for the pups so they can go in and out while I’m at work. I’m a little nervous about this set up. But I know my older dog, Henry, can’t hold it for 11 plus hours….
Also getting tires and an oil change today.

[Bèsame*]

A new battery for my car$$$

Why hasn't anyone invented a guage to tell us when the battery will die?? Surprize! It won't start!

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Two lamps for my bedside tables. These match the style of my newly redecorated en suite bathroom, but not my sadly out-of-date (meaning: decorated by my next to last girlfriend) bedroom. Time to get started redecorating my bedroom! Of course, now I'll be designing around my lamps and bedside tables (the only things I have that are new) but that's ok.

https://i.imgur.com/E94iQSx.jpeg

[easygoingfemme]

GeorgiaMa'am, those are really sweet. I love the amber glow.

I bought
Plums
Nectarines
Cilantro
Kale
Goat cheese (cheddar)
Eggs

And a skirt.