A Couple of Purchases

Can you believe Christmas is in three days?  We're looking forward to spending time with family & enjoying Christmas with our grand baby here....it's wonderful to see the excitement in her this year.....

We needed to replace our ash metal canister vacuum.....the old one's hose was being held together with duck tape...it was time for a new one.  I reviewed various models online and this economical one has great reviews & available on Amazon....it's a bit smaller but works really well for cleaning out the pellet stove.  It is bagless...and made of metal in the event of vacuuming  up a hot coal...that is usually not an issue as we let the stove go stone cold before cleaning it out....but better to be safe than sorry....

In the winter we use our crockpot....a lot.  Have you discovered the liners for them?  Genius invention..I find .they work really well.  I was skeptical in the beginning....but after using them a few times I'm sold! 

Talk about easy cleanup!  I wasn't able to find them in the stores here & rather than spend time fighting traffic & the crowds I ordered these ones on Amazon....

And talk about sticker price shock!!  Inspired Living was having a sale on their Christmas inventory....not a huge sale - 25% off....when I saw this cute dachshund I wanted it.  The price - $74,99!!!  *thud*.

Even with 25% off....it was still over priced!  And it weighs about as much as styrofoam....not a heavy, stuffed piece at all.   I left disappointed....and empty handed.   The store was full of shoppers.....checkout was lined up....no spots left in the parking lot either....I honestly didn't see any 'big deals.....

My wins from the recent dachshund rescue auction arrived....is this hot water bottle (included inside) not adorable?  I also won a calendar from Atlantic Canada Dachshund Rescue in a draw....this is the 25th anniversary of the rescue group working in the Maritime provinces....with myself being a founding member joining the group all those years ago.  

Myself & a few other members worked hard for 12+ years here rehoming dachshunds in need....fostering...transporting...fundraising & placing them in loving, new homes.  I retired from the group a number of years ago.....but have recently rejoined to assist with home visits for potential adopters, reference checks, transports and fundraising.  I won't be fostering again....since I think one pup will keep us busy enough.....but never say never....

This adorable felted tree ornament is hung on our tree....wouldn't I love to have about half a dozen of them....

And with that my friends.....I'll peace out for today!  It's currently snow squalling out there....Mr. Seventies & I have appointments today & tomorrow.....and a couple of last minute errands to take care of.....

Have an awesome day & thanks so much for visiting with me .....

Please join me later today.....I'll be sharing  over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday....my last link party for 2025!   

Til next time....