My Amazon Purchases- Aprill & May

I thought I'd share what I have purchased from Amazon during the months of April & May....and maybe give a review on each item.....these first two items I've purchased for Mr. Seventies to add to his Father's Day gift bag.....he needs a rain jacket & I'm hopeful this one will work....nothing to bulky....

And of course, socks are always a necessity & these Puma ones are durable & comfortable....

Clancy will be needing this surgery suit when she undergoes her spay in August....I just know a cone of any type will not work with her....because she will still be a puppy her incision site will need to be protected from licking & chewing.  I may need an additional suit....we'll play it by ear, I'll order a second suit if needed....

I've ordered this harness twice....one pink & the other orange....each come with a matching leash....they are perfect harnesses.....easy velcro closing with an additional safety clasp.....so easy to put on as well...

I give this produce a 10/10......we've had to use it a couple of times....it works amazing....and smells awesome...

I am surprised how much I love these sheets.....not only are they inexpensive....but they are wonderful to sleep on....and wash & dry with ease....and also come with two sets of pillowcases....

This is the quilt set I ordered for the smallest bedroom bed...and I love it....it's prettier in person than the photos show.......it looks awesome on the twin size bed....

This set I returned....the quality just wasn't there.....it was very thin & I've opted to bring out my jersey set from Anthrolopologie....I'll share at a later time..  I did want to love this set....the photos giving off a Pottery Barn vibe....but it just wasn't great quality.....

We may set up the wicker patio furniture tomorrow.....and yes it rained again overnight.....I'm hoping these coverings will work....the set comes with a coffee table cover which I don't need  & I'm hopeful the two chair & love seat covers will be suitable....

I can't seem to find crockpot liners anywhere here....and I've tried....these ones from Amazon work great....and such an easy cleanup!  I highly recommend them & use them each time with our crockpot...

And this adorable outfit for Miss Giddy Goose....(most of the outfits are Inspired Living sold out quickly)... Amazon has a great selection for our porch goose....I've already save fall outfits in my Amazon wish list....she's going to look "spooktacular" come fall....

These next items I purchased for myself....my previous rechargeable toothbrush had seen better days.....I will never go back to a manual toothbrush....this one from Oral B makes my teeth feel like I've just had a dental cleaning.....two thumbs up on this purchase....

It took me a couple of tries to find a power flosser that I truly liked & this one does a great job....and a solid #1 with me.  If you have bridges & crowns, braces or implants....this is the flosser for you.....

My hair stylist used this product on my curls & it is awesome....leaves curls soft with great hold...and no crunchy, stiff hair....I found it $5 cheaper on Amazon than in the salon....I cannot recommend it enough...

My makeup application brush had seen many better days....I like this one...it works really well to blend in foundation....

This outfit is all over social media....the capris are available on Amazon....I found they run big.... I need to return mine for a smaller size.....once the second pair arrive.....

I also have the long shirt (not an Amazon purchase)....it is amazing with the softest fabric.....and the fit is perfect....

I'm not a fan of the wide red belt....this one is much more to my liking....and looks great with the outfit...also the shoes are a no for me....I'd break an ankle if I attempted to wear them....

Other than a few chew toys for Clancy Mae....I think that rounds up my purchases for April & May .....I hope you found a couple of things you might like.....

Til next time.....

A Brand New Month

 

Here's hoping we finally get warmer weather & we can finish staining the pool deck!  This is the first time in seventeen years we have not opened the pool! in May  Usually it's up & running by now .....

Even though it's been cool, in between rain showers we've been able to take Clancy Mae & go for walks on the trails!  This particular trail is not far from our house.....

It was cool....but perfect for walking & being out in the fresh air!  This part of the trail has two bridges with streams running underneath.....we even saw a bunny hopping across the trail on this particular outing....Clancy got her first look at one.....she was pretty interested.....

Four years after the devastation of Hurricane Fiona....there is still evidence of the huge damage to Island trees....still so much dead wood lying about....great fun for forest fires.....the province has done a poor job of removing destroyed trees.....

Overturned trees....shortly after Fiona we attempted to walk this trail....but there were too many trees down blocking the trail....we had to turn back....

Since the Snowmobile Association maintains the trails,  (snowmobilers use the trails during the winter months).....they do a fantastic job keeping the trails clear....so many people use them for walking hiking, and biking.  The trails run from one tip of the Island to the other....many people bike & walk the whole trail in the summer and fall months...

Some little redhead enjoyed her walk & was wiped out for a couple of hours afterwards....perfect opportunity to burn off some of that puppy energy!  A tired pup....is a quiet pup.....

So, I came across this adorable vintage set on Etsy....and couldn't resist owning it!  Fingers crossed it will ship within the next few days.....my cow obsession might be showing....

Another Etsy seller caught my attention....when I saw this awesome sweatshirt in her shop....and immediately hit add to cart....I'm so crushing on this sand colour.....and with Canada Day coming up on July 1st....it will be perfect for that evening barbecue....

I can pair the sweatshirt with these capris I've been seeing everywhere....they look so comfy...great to pul on & go....I love how baggy they are....and the tulip hem....

This hoodie was an immediate "must have" for me....it just looks so warm & cozy-perfect for evenings outside enjoying the fire pit...I think my love of barnyard animals is showing.....

Thia adorable piece was on sale....how could I say no to an adorable Christmas sweatshirt.....especially with a loooong little doggie on it!!

You will be as surprised as we are....the sun is out today......it promises to be a mix of sun & cloud with the potential for temperatures to reach double digits!  Still a bit of a breeze from the north....which keeps the air feeling cooler.....but the next few days are looking promising.....

Mr. Seventies is anxious to finish staining the pool deck....and we may be able to set the wicker patio furniture out & enjoy sitting outside.....dare we hope....

Join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday & tomorrow I'll be sharing over at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday....

Thanks so much for sharing a bit of your day with me.....

Til next time....

 

Mother Nature

 Please send sun & warm temperatures!  I'd be ever so grateful.  

An Afternoon of Retail Therapy

Nothing I love more than having time to browse the stores & shops!  It's been wet & cold here the last few days....the sweater I had previously purchased for Clancy Mae.....is now too small!  Trying to find warm hoodies or sweaters in the pet stores is impossible this time of year....but I scored a hoodie at one for $10 that fits her now!  

It was in a mark down bin....and I picked up this rubber chew toy at Home Sense....

She has also outgrown the harness we purchased the day after her arrival....Mr. Seventies extended it as far as it would go....but it's is too tight on her now.  I had purchased a pink one on Amazon that is awesome, so I ordered this orange one as well.  They have a secure clasp along with velcro closing...

Look at that adorable face....

I had a great time checking things out at Home Sense.....as I mentioned before it's not my favourite time of year for decor....I'm not into the whole "beachy" vibe in the stores right now....but look what I came across!  Now this is summer decor....right?

I'm loving this adorable dish towel....since Clancy Mae arrived....I've been unable to hang mine from the freezer drawer handle.  She might be short.....but she can reach them....

I'm crushing on this adorable sheep...something about that face....

Even though I'm not a fan of their candles....these ones would make awesome pieces after the wax is completely melted....like these pretty ones....

Is this a Gurgle pot with wax inside?  The tag did not say....but it is giving off Gurgle pot vibes....

This pretty pink trunk is adorable....I almost picked it up for the end of the bed in our third bedroom....I'm crushing hard on it...

I almost picked this up for our little grand daughter's bedroom....except she has not one square inch of room....but it is adorable....a perfect piece to hold stuff toys maybe.....

Now I did purchase this cute tote....can you guess what use I have for it?

If you guessed a toy box for Clancy Mae....you guessed right!  She has amassed a small collection of toys already!  I'm certain her stash will continue to grow!

I've been on the lookout for a treat jar to hold her treats.....but nothing has caught my eye....I did ike this glass jar.....it looks small in the photo....but it was a tad too big for Clancy's needs....and not what I'm looking for...(although I have no idea what that is....I'll just know it when I find it)....

Now these mugs.....I could not resist!  I wish there had been four....but I purchased them anyway & will take a look at Winners....they may have a stray one or two there....

These are the perfect size for my tea....I do not like a large mug....I cannot drink a full mug....but these are just the perfect size....

After browsing Home Sense....I decided to pop into Old Navy....a store I seldom check out....but has aways been my go to for jeans!  And it did not disappoint this time!

It's wonderful to pick out a pair, try them on & have them fit!  After years as a plus size gal....I struggled with buying clothes....I'd get so discouraged trying them on....only to not have them fit....and usually left in tears....

These in size 12 fit perfectly....and were on sale - 40% off!  Being a teenager in the 70's & wearing "bell bottoms"....never thought I'd get into the wide leg jeans....but I'm loving them!!  The embroidered flowers are a bonus...

I have a couple of these knee length t shirt dresses....with a couple of calf length ones as well....I wear them usually as night shirts!!  Or for kicking around the house....these ones were 50% off....I picked a fuchsia one.....I would have gotten a navy one as well....but sizes were limited....

Switching gears a bit....remember the fall wreath I ordered from Etsy?  It arrived....and it is stunning!  The colours are amazing......can't wait to hang it in the fall....

I took advantage of Wal Mart's "free shipping" and ordered some tarts on their website....one that aren't available or I've not found in the store here....also scents I've never tried...

I ordered Cedar & Lavender, Watermelon Sugar, Blueberry Marshmellow & Dreamsicle Cream.  They all sound yummy & smell amazing....looking forward to trying them!

Today the weather is.....you guessed it....rain.  At this rate...it's going to be a while before Mr. Seventies can til the vegetable garden...and there is no rush to open the pool!

Somebody...somewhere....please send us some warm temps & sun!  This is depressing....it always amazes us how things are able to grow here.....but yet they do!

Have an awesome weekend friends!

Til next time.....

Tell Me It's Raining

Without telling me it's raining.....

 It started to pour here yesterday afternoon.....and continued into late evening.....cause we need the rain!

Not.

Outside Work Progressing....Slowly

I'm sure we've had wet springs before.....but it seems this year it's been raining & cool for two months!  Makes it very difficult to get any outside work done!

We were able to putter a bit a few days ago....while Mr. Seventies scrubbed (daughter is currently using our power washer....prepping her own deck for fresh stain).....the pool deck....I gave the pool deck steps two coats of stain.  Mr. Seventies built them last fall & they needed staining .....

Mother Nature at least gave us a day or two of reprieve from the rain.....it felt good to be outside & getting some chores done....

Of course....everything was done under the supervision of Miss Clancy Mae.....from her perch on the pedway......

There were a number of pool deck boards in need of replacing....each year there is always a few.  The decking was built by Mr, Seventies...seventeen years ago!!  It's no surprise a few boards needed replacement...he ran into an issue with a part of the deck frame actually needing replacing as well....

The winter months are hard on the decks.....with the arrival of snow & parts needing to be shovelled off....

Today, before a week of forecasted unsettled weather Mr. Seventies plans to finish replacing the last pieces of decking in need of replacement.....we'll need at least 2-3 good weather days to finish up staining....

He's been able to putter in the gardens.....grand daughter was on for a full day to "assist" her grandfather..the apple didn't roll far from the gardening tree!  We call her out little "GIT" - gardener in training!  

I gave my garden flag holder at the back walkway a couple of coats of spray paint....grand daughter loves the garden flags.....especially since Clancy Mae is shown on them!

Mr. Seventies had placed an online order with Vesey's seeds and the perennial plants arrived....they ship when planting time arrives.  He got busy & got them in the ground....he's been clearing out the flower beds, moving plants around....adding compost to the soils.....he'll order black mulch in the coming weeks...

Now that Clancy is a bit bigger (weighing in at a whopping five pounds now).....she is using her pretty water bowl....she's "grown into it" so to speak.  I picked it up at Home Sense on the mainland a few months ago....even before we knew we'd be adding a girl to the family.....I was hopeful then!

I was browsing the magazines in Wal Mart a number of days ago....and am so sad my favourite magazine has changed its format.....it's nothing like the previous editions!  I've been enjoying & collecting these magazines for years.....until now.  And the price...a whopping $15.99 here!  For a magazine!!

I know times have changed.....with digital versions being available.....but this new "glossy" magazine no longer appeals to me & I'm not sure if my prize of  the "free" editions of Country Sampler Farmhouse I won was ever completed....especially now since it is no longer published.....

Moving on....I'm crushing on this sweatshirt....so much so I couldn't decide between these two....so I ordered both!  They should be arriving any day now......one can never have too many hoodies.... 

It's hard to believe we are in the last week in May!  Clancy has a second vet visit next week....for her final set of immunizations, along with the rabies vaccine....and a recheck of her ears to confirm they are fully cleared up.  She is also due for her monthly flea, worm & tick preventative medication - I'll be picking up a few months supply of that.....

We completed puppy socialization classes....they were "okay".   Not so much socialization as much as playing with your dog.  We've been teaching her to come when we call her name......and she recognizes her name now....along with a couple of other key words....

Join me later today....I'll be sharing over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday and again tomorrow at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday!

Thanks so much for spending a bit of your time with me....always greatly appreciated.....

Til next time....