Summer purchases

[supertrooper1]

Anyone want to share their favorite summer purchases? Clothing, kid stuff, whatever...

I'm itching to buy more clothes for summer, but I'm trying to be financially responsible until my house sale closes and I'm not paying mortgage and rent anymore.

Confession: I have been buying Color Street nail stickers from my cousin and I'm obsessed.  I hate MLM companies in general and try to stay away from their products.  At least my cousin is not pushy like some.  I never did get into Jamberry, which is probably a good thing.   

[HeartofCheese]

I got a hammock and hammock stand for my birthday. I planned all of these dates for this weekend and now I'm realizing that the best date would be in my backyard with my hammock.

[rere]

Two separate summers, but my fire pit and Adirondack chairs have been a hit.

My new mesh/trucker type hat has been a lifesaver on weekends and at the pool.

[sandandsea]

I bought this dress on Amazon for $17 and love it. It’s knee length and I wear it to work on fridays. It has pockets too.

[librarychica]

sandandsea, I love that. Do you have a link?

[librarychica]

I bought some Not Your Mother’s charcoal clarifying shampoo and conditioner and it’s been great for the girls and I’s chlorine and sea salted hair. DD1 also uses their curl cream.

[mommyatty]

Jun 28, 2019 14:12:09 GMT -5 librarychica said:

I bought some Not Your Mother’s charcoal clarifying shampoo and conditioner and it’s been great for the girls and I’s chlorine and sea salted hair. DD1 also uses their curl cream.

Am I the only one laughing that for your girls, it literally IS their mother’s? Lol.

[2chatter]

I had highlights done and went with more blonde and caramel than ever and I LOVE it. Super fun and summery. DH noticed. I did it two weeks ago. But I think it’s a dramatic change!

[k3am]

I didn't specifically buy it, but I bought a FabFitFun subscription for the first time, and it came with this stuff in it, and it is AMAZING:

I usually do gel polish on my toes and the last time I did it, I had it removed at a salon I don't normally go to, and they really ruined my nails. On their own, the look brittle and white and icky. I've been putting this on it in the mornings after my shower and my nails look healthy (even if they're not) and I'm not so self conscious when I go barefoot with no polish. 

[mommyatty]

I bought some wide legged pants on Amazon and like them a lot. This is after I bought white wide-legged mid-calf jeans from Target that are great. Yesterday I ordered two pairs of work pants that are ankle-length and wide-legged. Anyone see a pattern?

[mellym]

2chatter, I just went blonder for summer too and it's so fun!

I bought a pair of Naot wedge sandals and they've been a lifesaver for my high arches.

Bumble and Bumble - don't blow it hair styler. It helps give my hair waves and not look frizzy.

[186momx]

Paint by number for adults I got one and fell in love. Just bought 2 more. I'm finding them very relaxing.

[sandandsea]

Feager Women's Casual Striped... www.amazon.com/dp/B07MKKGXG5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here’s the link!

[sunbutter]

I bought this dress from Garnet Hill and I live in it all weekend. It is comfy, very soft, forgiving on my figure and less sloppy than other cotton maxi dresses.

[ilovelucyvv]

Phone carrier/wallet thing

[covergirl82]

I love Athleta skorts. I have a couple and I got another one recently on Zulily for a good price. I like to wear them to DS's baseball games as they are comfortable and I don't like how most shorts look on me.

[mommyatty]

I also bought reusable nipple covers so I can go braless without looking like I’m braless. I’ve never used them before, so we shall see!

[sdlaura]

mommyatty, I'm very impressed that you're able to go braless. After 3 kids my boobs are way, way too droopy!

I've had really good luck with inexpensive summer dresses at both H&M and Old Navy this season.

[supertrooper1]

I bought this dress from Costco in red and love it!
www.costco.com/Matty-M-Ladies%e2%80%99-Wrap-Dress.product.100455337.html

[2chatter]

I went to Warby Parker and ordered prescription sunglasses finally. It was awesome. Tons of choices and you can choose the lens color. I have to see things and they have big lens samples and helped me choose frames. I went with a pair that is pretty bold for me. They should arrive tomorrow, which is awesome as the estimate was July 10. I’ll have them for July 4!

[shakinros]

This is the first time in 15 years that we have two cars and I am the HAPPIEST. bought because we were both sick to death of the logistics of weekend errands and kid activities with just one car but it has also already transformed my work week. I am getting to work much earlier (no need to wait for DH any more!) which means I can leave earlier. Glorious.