Happy Tuesday, friends!
Well, you know it’s back to school season when index cards, pencils, highlighters, and antibacterial are showing up on your porch EVERY SINGLE DAY thanks to Amazon. One thing no one told me when all of my kids were in elementary school was that I should be so excited, blessed and thankful every year when that one single piece of paper came home with their “school supplies” listed on it for the entire year. Because our elementary teachers are extra fab, I feel like this list always arrives on colored paper with adorable back to school graphics…it’s all so sweet, easy and organized. I should have savored every dang list because now I know that once they hit middle school and especially high school, there is no “one list” and instead, it’s a never ending “Mom, I need ____ for ____ class” every day the first few weeks of school.
So far this year, I’ve ordered everything from binders to mouth guards for football to To Kill a Mockingbird and thanks to Amazon (and the amazing drivers who work harder than Santa himself!), it’s all arrived on my porch…
…in the spirit of “back to school” season around here and the abundance of cardboard boxes Andrew is breaking down and cramming into our recycle bin, I thought I’d share a little AMAZON LATELY with you 🙂 .
‘Tis the busy season, y’all! Thank goodness for Amazon! (Seriously, I feel for my poor mom who used to have to drive to an actual store for all of this!)
As always, our orders are random, eclectic and in no particular order…
Well, I’ve purchased approximately 4000 bottles of this UNITE DETANGLER over the years, and yup, just yesterday, I bought another one. Every female in our house uses this every time they wash their hair. It detangles, it is hydrating, it smells so good, and we go through so many bottles because it’s THE BEST!
Ashby needed a lock for her locker in pre-athletics. She picked THIS ONE 🙂 .
A THREE HOLE PUNCH for the win!
Mades selected THIS LUNCH SACK as her lunchbox this year. It comes in so many other fun colors and patterns too!
I shared THIS BOOK on Friday! I am so excited to begin reading it.
No one has a larger marker/pencil/crayon assortment than Madeley James Shull. We bought her THIS PENCIL PACK to keep them organized in her backpack.
I shared this in July from Nantucket, but we loved our BISSELL LITTLE GREEN CARPET & UPHOLSTRY CLEANER so much that we bought a second one for McKinney too. This little machine is AMAZING!
Our favorite DISINFECTANT for our stone counters.
Random but true, we had a golf cart tire go flat and Amazon delivered A NEW TIRE too!
Well, I couldn’t have made our traditional FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL LASAGNA without g-free noodles! I always buy THESE GF OVEN-READY LASAGNA NOODLES, and they work like a charm. For any oven-ready lasagna noodle, a blog reader told me years ago to soak them in cold water for about 10 minutes before assembling your lasagna AND IT WORKS SO WELL!! They’re always soft, never hard/crunchy and super delish! For each lasagna, I only typically use about 6 of these noodles which means one box can almost always get me three full lasagnas (so I don’t use one box per lasagna!).
And then finally, just a friendly reminder based on an email I received last week about…
…I’ve shared these so many times, but you guys, THEY COULD SAVE YOUR HOUSE from so much damage!! We love them!!
Okay…
…that wraps up this edition of Amazon Lately!
I would LOVE to hear the last thing you “Prime-d”!
Please comment and share! xx
Elspeth says
I just came back from a trip and ordered so many travel things for it, including your packing cubes!!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Josie says
Crab leg crackers- we’re making crab legs for the first time tonight.
Mix and Match Mama says
I hope they’re delish!
Beth Valenta says
Well…bulletin board paper and border for new school theme outside my counselor’s office, cute new children’s book by Julia Cook, and cute top that Schaefer recommended and I am on my third color in that . Happy Tuesday!
Laura m says
We live in the Philippines- so we don’t get prime but Amazon does deliver certain things. My last order was a Squishmallow for my daughter’s birthday coming up!
Ashley D says
I love seeing different Amazon Prime orders because they’re usually pretty random! My last order was no exception. 🙂
-MaryRuth Organics NAC supplement
-Molly Suds Dishwasher Pods (a great non-toxic dishwasher product that works!)
-Liposomal Glutathione
-Trendy Queens Oversized Crewneck Sweatshirt (perfect for Fall) in the color Nutmeg
So, yes totally a random assortment! By the way, thank you for sharing that great tip about the Lasagna Noodles!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m looking that sweatshirt up right now!!
Jaimee Shaffer says
I looked it up too and added the 1/2 zip to my cart instead of the crewneck (to throw over my gym clothes)! Looking forward to cooler NC weather for sure!
Jaimee Shaffer says
The last thing I ordered was Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides – Lemon. I’ll never go back to unflavored!
Beth Knecht says
Ashley, can I ask what you take NAC for? My holistic chiro recommended it several years ago for fertility but I don’t know anyone else who takes it. Just wondering how you got started?
I’m, also, loving the noodles tip and just bought some at the grocery store this morning!
SS says
Shay,
The last thing I ordered was a dress, skirt, and shirt. Keeping dress and shirt. Lol!!
I am looking at a few school supplies…we start in a few weeks! Good thing because we were up Sunday/Monday night into the wee hours because the Northern Lights and Perseids Meteor Shower taking place!! Kiddo saw 11 shooting stars and the Northern Lights had a few surges of colors we saw!!!
Beth Knecht says
Shay, do you use the detangler too? Some conditioners really untangle my hair and some don’t. I love the ones that do, but curious if you use a conditioner and an detangler?
Mix and Match Mama says
YES! We all use it every single time we wash our hair. It brushes out so easily!!
Jeanie says
Spider sticky pads for the basement. Along with dog food, dog toys, the viral TikTok carpet rake (better price on Amazon), books, puzzles, new outdoor furniture covers, Bible study materials, jigsaw puzzles, hubs ordered a new boat tire and rope, so many things. Plus now I’m addicted to the TikTok shop too. I love shopping in my Jammies.
Mix and Match Mama says
This list of random things right here is why Amazon is AMAZING!!!
Laci says
What did we do before Amazon??
Mix and Match Mama says
Suffer 😉
Diana says
Good Morning, Shay! My most recent Amazon purchases are a travel fan (at my age, you are hot all of the time😊) and 4 Supplements after reading the book you just discovered, “The New Rules of Aging Well”. I found the book full of good information, easy to read, and motivating. Now, I am going to tackle “Outlive”. Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendations!! Enjoy your day!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay!!!! I am so HAPPY you’re going to tackle Outlive!!
sandi says
Bless those elementary school teachers with their fun colored paper and organized lists. Once kids reach HS here, teachers hand out the list on the first day of school to teach responsibility. It is great for students that drive, but a pain for those that do not plus we miss out on tax free weekend shopping.
Last few items primed: curtains and an area rug for the oldest daughter’s dorm, a bible study book for the same daughter since she is on staff with CRU and leading an on campus bible study, wood filler for a table I need to refinish, bath towels for a new home, Super Goop unseen sunscreen and a random assortment of dorm decor for the other college kids in the house. We also own an office building so there is a constant rotation of cleaning supplies and paper products on subscribe and save mixed in there too. Our high schooler starts school next week so I will need to prime a few things once we get her lists. I do not miss the days of standing in Target with four kids and four lists… well actually I do just a bit, but it was complete semi controlled chaos.
Krista says
I’m crossing all my fingers and toes that the detangler is as good as you say… I feel like I’ve tried them all with 2 daughters with long hair… anything to stop the fussing every day. And grabbed the granite cleaner, I should be nicer to my countertops, they work so hard – HA! Plus, grabbed that oversized sweatshirt another commenter suggested. Love these posts – so random and so awesome! Thanks for always being a bright spot!
Mix and Match Mama says
We have used it for YEARS and love it! I hope you do too!!!
Lisa D says
Elta sunscreen and a bathroom trashcan! So random 😊
Nikki says
Can you share what color pink the dip polish is in the photo of you holding the book? Thank you! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s a Nexgen color and I’m pretty sure it’s #268 🙂 .
Mary says
I just got an email this AM that my CUSHIONAIRE Women’s Feather Cloud Recovery Slide Sandals with +Comfort is out for delivery today- I ordered 2 pairs, pink and khaki :)- love them
my most popular item I have ordered from amazon are- kurdene Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds, S8 Deep Bass Sound 38H Playtime IPX8 Waterproof Earphones Call Clear with Microphone in-Ear Bluetooth Headphones Comfortable for iPhone, Android – my daughter loses her earbuds on a regular basis- found one in the dryer yesterday- they are only $15 and we love these better then the $200 apple earbuds (which she has lost) and when these are lost- it is not so painful to replace- I buy 2 pairs at a time.
have a great day!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you, thank you for sharing, Mary!!
Faith says
Love AMAZON!! How cute is that marker pouch! I am Mades. I love and have so many flair pens/sharpies.
We bought a lawn mower tire from Amazon. They literally delivered a tire on the front porch with a sticker on it with order details.
Andrea says
I’m still laughing at your Amazon meme! We fly down to visit our kids and grandkids every few weeks, but they’re coming to see us soon, and my husband said all the Amazon boxes showing up every day were making it feel like Christmas.🤣 Among other things, I’ve been updating toys, and the last one that showed up was the Leapfrog Sweet treats learning cafe that you one shared was such a hit with your littles.
Robin says
Woolzies organic dryer balls FTW!! They are awesome
Mix and Match Mama says
…as I look them up immediately…
Addy Robinson says
IS Amazon at my house every day?!?! 🙂
1- This is my new, fun purchase! I hate ironing (that’s a Husband job if I ever need it done <3) but steaming is nice!! Even when you get something new and it has lines from packing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LMYP6T8?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
2 – Kettle & Fire Chicken Bone Broth (pack of 6)
3- Dog Toothpaste – I use a soft, children's toothbrush and this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00025K0R6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
4- The very best cotton pads for eye makeup remover, toner, etc. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VHA3ZXQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
5 – A few puzzles from Orchard Toys. They have the BEST puzzles and games but are UK-based so only have some options on Amazon.
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you, thank you, Addy!!! I am so intrigued by literally everything on this list!!
Polly Pover says
So here is something interesting!! I have a PO Box. Sometimes Amazon ships USPS and sometimes another carrier. If they are shipping USPS, I will literally never get the package, because I have no receptacle at my physical address. I have spent hours trying to straighten this out with them! I am missing out on all this fun stuff!!
Mix and Match Mama says
You are, Polly! That is so interesting!
Jeanette says
Hahaha, my boys are in their 20’s and I had to go to an actual store! Very true about the younger years being more organized with the school supply list.
Sheaffer says
Howwwwwwww! How in the world did our parents do it without Amazon? I’ve ordered new pencils, folders with brads, spirals with pockets, Dante’s Inferno, and some new athletic shorts for Carter all today.
Kim says
Livias seasoning. So good. We use it on everything
Cris says
My favorite recent Amazon purchase is these sunglasses holders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBPVN41Z?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Priscilla says
Shay, I just have to tell you that I ordered the disinfectant for stone after reading this post and used it for the first time this morning! I LOVED it! And it actually inspired me to continue on with vacuuming, mopping and cleaning the bathroom as well! Who knew using a great little product for the first time would inspire so much productivity and joy?! My day was brighter today thanks to you 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
YAY!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!! It’s the little things that motivate us, right?