What have you bought recently?

[hollydolly]

Today on the way back from my hospital appointment, I stopped off at the supermarket and bought a whole bunch of the special Christmas treats they sell.. just once a year.. Like Belgian Chocolate and Ginger Thins.. orange and chocolate butter fudge.. and lots of other Christmasy treats .. bought them in bulk so I can give some to DD.. because once these things are sold during the festive season, they don't replace them until the following year... and even then it may not be the same things

 

[Kaila]

Bought these yesterday to cover our porch lights. What can I say? I love penguins!

That was the perfect thing to say, StarSong!

And those are a fun, unexpected accent.

 

[Kaila]

I did some online shopping which included a purse, 3 pairs of shoes, a bunch of socks and curtains for my bedroom.

I just want to mention that your bedroom doesn't really need a bunch of socks, of its own. You could have shared yours, or it would probably have been perfectly happy with just the curtains.

 

[jujube]

Well, today I bought almost $600 worth of parts, services and fluids for my car. Sigh. Merry Chriistmas to me.

 

[HoneyNut]

Today I finally found and ordered Candy Cane flavor icebreaker mints (already were out of stock on Walmart but I found some on Amazon).

They are only available during the holiday season, and awfully hard to find even then. Luckily I'd complained last week to Hershey (via their website) and today I received an email notice from Hershey that they were available now.

 

[Jules]

@HoneyNut Good work on your proactive approach.

 

[katlupe]

I bought laptop cooling balls, a nonstick saucepan and a 3 piece skillet set from Amazon.

Also bought a supply of Keto Chow meal replacement shakes directly from their company in Utah.

 

[MickaC]

Yesterdays’ numbers are in……
Mickis’trip to the vet are…..
$660.00……pre surgery bloodwork…..dental cleaning….2 extractions…..pain meds, antibiotics, pro gut, to firm up her stool because of the anesthetic.
For Shaalee……eye cleansing wipes.

With Mondays purchase from the vet…..$198.00.
Total to the vet this week…..$858.00. ……the good news……her teeth are nice and sparkly clean and up to date.

 

[charry]

It's cyber Monday and I got an Email from Speedy Metals about their flash sale. So I stocked up on some aluminum shapes (rounds & flats). Pretty good deal. I like making stuff & one my hobbies is machining.
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my new neighbour who has just moved in 2 doors aay from , has a garage looking like this , where he wears an apron and visa
OMG wonder what hes up to !!!

 

[charry]

at the garden centre , i bought, choc xmas trees ....bottle of mulled wine , a bottle of scrumpy cider and nearly bought these baby parrots ...so tame and cute ...adorable

 

[StarSong]

Yesterdays’ numbers are in……
Mickis’trip to the vet are…..
$660.00……pre surgery bloodwork…..dental cleaning….2 extractions…..pain meds, antibiotics, pro gut, to firm up her stool because of the anesthetic.
For Shaalee……eye cleansing wipes.

With Mondays purchase from the vet…..$198.00.
Total to the vet this week…..$858.00. ……the good news……her teeth are nice and sparkly clean and up to date.

You're a good mom. DH & I figure any trip to the vet where a dog needs treatment is going to end up in the $600+ range. That's what it costs these days...

 

[MickaC]

You're a good mom. DH & I figure any trip to the vet where a dog needs treatment is going to end up in the $600+ range. That's what it costs these days...

You’re right, fees are getting expensive, so is everything in life.

Not really complaining……just a mind set.

When it comes to my little, most loved family…..they get the best of everything…..I take second place.
They give so much joy in my life.
We choose to have them…..so they deserve a quality of life and caring……BIG TIME. .

 

[JustBonee]

When it comes to my little, most loved family…..they get the best of everything…..I take second place.
They give so much joy in my life.
We choose to have them…..so they deserve a quality of life and caring……BIG TIME. .

My one dog has an extensive wardrobe, that gets added to over the years. This year I found a wonderful bodysuit on Amazon that is a body warmer, and it's lightweight too. He can wear it alone, or if it's really cold, I can put his wool sweater on top.

 

[MickaC]

My one dog has an extensive wardrobe, that gets added to over the years. This year I found a wonderful bodysuit on Amazon that is a body warmer, and it's lightweight too. He can wear it alone, or if it's really cold, I can put his wool sweater on top.

With my sweet little girl…..I indulged in the cute little outfits for her…..but…..she didn’t share the interest.
She hated them….put something on her…..she would just stand there, disgusted.
So…..the only time she would tolerate something worn, was when it was cooler, and needed something when going for walks….wasn’t happy but she walked.
Something warm to wear when she went/goes out for her jobs……NO WAY…..she would just stand there and do nothing.
Had warm coats for my other guys, for walking…..for their jobs…..NO WAY.
Tried little booties on all of them……NO WAY.

 

[Pinky]

Yesterdays’ numbers are in……
Mickis’trip to the vet are…..
$660.00……pre surgery bloodwork…..dental cleaning….2 extractions…..pain meds, antibiotics, pro gut, to firm up her stool because of the anesthetic.
For Shaalee……eye cleansing wipes.

With Mondays purchase from the vet…..$198.00.
Total to the vet this week…..$858.00. ……the good news……her teeth are nice and sparkly clean and up to date.

That's why we've gifted pet insurance to our daughter and SIL's corgi, Abbi. Wish there had been pet
insurance when we had our dogs.

 

[MickaC]

That's why we've gifted pet insurance to our daughter and SIL's corgi, Abbi. Wish there had been pet
insurance when we had our dogs.

I’ve checked into pet insurance several times in the past.
I’t a hit and miss as to what’s covered……so many exclusions.

 

[katlupe]

I must be on a spending spree. Maybe it is all these sales. I don't buy for gifts for Christmas but buying items I needed and just happen to fall on this cyber thing. I just bought 4 long sleeve tops and 1 pair of black pants. I did not have even one long sleeve top to put on this last week! Just hope they fit and look decent to wear in public. Bought them on Woman Within.

 

[MickaC]

I posted in the thread downsizing, that I was going to scale my king sheet set down to my single bed that I purchased just before selling my king bed…..
But…..
Found a great Black Friday sale on sheet sets……600 thread count, beautiful cocoa colour, single size so I ordered 3 sets.
I got thinking I was going to waste so much fabric scaling the king ones down.
So I will give them to my foster daughter for Christmas…..I’ve never used them…..they have a king bed.

I ordered a big order of my favourite yogurt…..the only time I can get the Cappachino is when I order it.
Have been out for a month…..they haven’t been on sale for a month….will be in next Wednesday.
Watch me pig out when they come. .

 

[NorthernLight]

I must be on a spending spree. Maybe it is all these sales. I don't buy for gifts for Christmas but buying items I needed and just happen to fall on this cyber thing. I just bought 4 long sleeve tops and 1 pair of black pants. I did not have even one long sleeve top to put on this last week! Just hope they fit and look decent to wear in public. Bought them on Woman Within.

I had a friend who owned a retail store. He said people buy more in the fall. Not just food, not just Christmas items -- everything.

 

[hollydolly]

Got this kettle , the cream one...

I don't need a kettle, but good quality kettles are expensive here, so when I saw this one for less than half price yesterday.. I got it to put away for the future. kettles don't last in this area, despite being so expensive because our water is soo hard and it destroys every element..

 

[NorthernLight]

Yes, kettles are expensive! I use the ones where the element is hidden (not exposed to the water). I descale the kettle with vinegar every few days.

Another problem is that the thermostat gets old, and the kettle boils for too long before turning itself off. But I've had this one for a long time, and so far so good.

 

[hollydolly]

Yes, kettles are expensive! I use the ones where the element is hidden (not exposed to the water). I descale the kettle with vinegar every few days.

Another problem is that the thermostat gets old, and the kettle boils for too long before turning itself off. But I've had this one for a long time, and so far so good.

yes all our kettles have hidden elements.. I haven't actually seen one with an exposed element in many years

 

[Pinky]

I’ve checked into pet insurance several times in the past.
I’t a hit and miss as to what’s covered……so many exclusions.

They opted for Trupanion. When Abbi broke a molar, it covered the dental work .. and other things over
the past 7 yrs.

 

[katlupe]

I had a friend who owned a retail store. He said people buy more in the fall. Not just food, not just Christmas items -- everything.

I can see that. But I buy whenever I need something. I am very frugal and save to buy whatever it is. I did need long sleeve something to wear at home. Not a coat or a sweater. I have those. I got these all on sale so happy about this buy.

 

[katlupe]

Got this kettle , the cream one...

I don't need a kettle, but good quality kettles are expensive here, so when I saw this one for less than half price yesterday.. I got it to put away for the future. kettles don't last in this area, despite being so expensive because our water is soo hard and it destroys every element..

I like those! Pretty!