Mandii's Muse

Amazon Prime is a wonderful thing.  Free 2 day shipping? Yes please! I will say that I’m not a huge Amazon Prime person, but I have most definitely been using their service a lot this summer. Now I don’t grocery shop or anything like that on Prime. I will however buy things that I don’t need, or think I need.  (haha!) I used Amazon Prime at the end of the year to buy my school kiddos their end of the year treats. I’ve also used it just recently for Bible school when we needed solar paper for a craft we did. I will occasionally buy some Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers on Prime as well. Here are a few things that I’ve recently purchased on Amazon. I just purchased a Yumbox and a pink Blender Bottle. I’m trying to streamline my breakfasts and lunches/snacks, so those two items were on my list. (Reviews coming in the weeks ahead!) One of my favorite things to purchase from Amazon are books! They are super inexpensive, and of course the selection is great. I’m one of thos...

Well, we are creeping closer and closer to Christmas. Way back at the beginning of the month I gave you my Christmas shopping update. Part one is here ! Here is part two of this mini series. So, my Christmas cards are out! Granted, I didn't have a lot to send out. The ones to my close friends are written, stamped, and in the mail. The only gifts I need to shop for are my Aunt, and Uncle. I still have no clue what to get them. I have ordered my mom and grandma's gifts. I have even begun to wrap some gifts! I'd like to be completely done by the 23. I don't want to be baking, and wrapping and be completely stressed out on Christmas Eve. I might be putting in some later nights, but it will be worth it. Now cooking is a different story. I make a quiche, bread, Italian butter, and Christmas Eve dessert. I'm glad that I can make some things ahead. The Italian butter, quiche, and bread can be made ahead. So I plan to make some of these after I get home from work o...

Well, we are only a few weeks away from Christmas!! I am so excited!! It is one of my favorite times of the year! My birthday is coming up, Christmas, and time spent with family cannot be beat! With that being said, how is your Christmas shopping going? Image Last year, and this year I have done most of my shopping online. I've placed orders with Amazon, LTD Commodities, and QVC. I have a few online orders to place, then I will need to head into some brick and mortar stores to complete the shopping. Left on my list to buy for is my Grandma, Aunt, Uncle, and Great Grandpa. I have NO CLUE what to buy them! Do you have any suggestions for me? Let me know if you do! I tried to set goals for myself this year. I would like my Christmas cards to go in the mail somewhere in the December 11-13 range. I want to have all of my Christmas shopping done and wrapped by December 20 at the LATEST! This way when the busyness of the season is here, I don't have to be wrapping presents o...

On my recent High Five for Friday post, I had teased about some items I wanted to buy for Spring. I had a sweet comment from Bailley at Lew Party of 2  saying that she wanted to see my shopping list. You should definitely check out her blog. It is great! She posts great pictures of her travels in Europe, recipes, and has a whole tab dedicated to her beautiful wedding. I hit the subscribe button, and I know you will too! So, here is my shopping list! I saw a plain white t-shirt in Wal-Mart. It was long, and had a small pocket. I envision this being dressed up with some great jewelry, or paired with jean shorts and a cute bandana wrapped around my head. You really can't go wrong with a white t-shirt. Next, I saw a light neon pink v neck t-shirt also at Wal-Mart. This is perfect for the warmer weather. My next item is something that I have been wanting ever since I heard about it. The Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara , is a genius idea. The brush is very tiny and will get every bott...