NCEP - Things you bought that are well worth it or fun?

[Michelle]

A personal massager that was shaped like an egg. Rechargeable to save on batteries.

Is very fun and well worth it. :-)

[moonriver]

Aug 30, 2019 17:33:38 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Jigsaw puzzle table

Is this a specific table for puzzles? I really want a breakfast in bed type tray that is large enough for puzzles. Think this exists?

[moonriver]

Aug 30, 2019 14:44:37 GMT -5 eddy said:

The Billie razor that is all the rage on social media.

I thought my legs were shaved from my old razor then I used the Billie. Uhhhh there was still a lot of hair turns out lol. 

I’ve been wanting one of these as well!

For people that use them: what razor did you use previously?

[mskitkat]

Aug 30, 2019 18:03:09 GMT -5 ESF said:

I love these threads!

I have been really enjoying the subscription box service Causebox. It's a quarterly service, with a focus on ethically and/or sustainably sourced products. I'm getting a lot of nice, practical stuff. I did the annual subscription and paid upfront so I'd have the option to customize, and it's been well worth it. The spoilers so far for the fall box show that I'm getting a canvas weekender bag, a versatile lariat necklace, and a travel wallet. Past boxes included wireless headphones, this gorgeous wrap that I use all the time, a portfolio/envelope clutch that holds a laptop, pens, work stuff, etc, other jewelry, legitimately good skin care products like mineral sunscreen and low pH cleanser...

If you like subscription boxes, this is a good one!

I have been really tempted by this recently. I adore subscription boxes and was looking for something new. My FB has been pushing the advertising hard and it’s winning me over.

[elleblue]

Aug 30, 2019 15:54:50 GMT -5 moreace01 said:

Aug 30, 2019 12:38:01 GMT -5 elleblue said:

Do Halloween decorations count because the ones I've bought this week make me exceptionally happy. lol

YES! Please post. I love Halloween decorations. 
I bought this Halloween orb yesterday: www.plowhearth.com/en/seasonal-%26amp%3b-gifts/seasonal-decor/halloween-decorations/halloween-glowing-luminary-globe/p/88019
And this pumpkin holder - not too sure my thought process, but I'm excited to get them both. www.plowhearth.com/en/seasonal-%26amp%3b-gifts/seasonal-decor/halloween-decorations/halloween-pumpkin-holder-with-ravens-on-branch/p/87971


In other dumb things I've purchased that I think are fun - shiny leggings. I honestly would wear these every day if I could. I love them so much and don't care if they are probably meant for someone 20 years younger than me. www.revolve.com/koral-lustrous-legging/dp/KORL-WM6/?d=Womens&page=1&lc=2&itrownum=1&itcurrpage=1&itview=01

So far I've just bought a few small thinks from Homegoods, so it's all random stuff and nothing I can link to - just some skeleton appetizer plates and cookie jars/canisters, a themed spoon rest, and a felted wool garland.

[Jalapeñomel]

Aug 30, 2019 19:07:40 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Aug 30, 2019 17:33:38 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Jigsaw puzzle table

Is this a specific table for puzzles? I really want a breakfast in bed type tray that is large enough for puzzles. Think this exists?

This is exactly what it is!

[moonriver]

Aug 30, 2019 19:31:41 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Aug 30, 2019 19:07:40 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Is this a specific table for puzzles? I really want a breakfast in bed type tray that is large enough for puzzles. Think this exists?

This is exactly what it is!

Link?!

[moonriver]

I used to buy pajamas from target almost every year. They would wear out, and I’d replace them. I realized they don’t carry them anymore and I was walking past Soma today so I went in to see if they had anything I liked. I’m pretty sure I’m going to live in these pjs- the cool nights collection. I am hoping they last, since they are more expensive than I usually spend on pajamas but I did get them on sale so they weren’t *that* expensive. I like them so much that, once I got home, I went online and bought my mom a pair.

[mrsd2006]

Aug 30, 2019 19:47:23 GMT -5 moonriver said:

I used to buy pajamas from target almost every year. They would wear out, and I’d replace them. I realized they don’t carry them anymore and I was walking past Soma today so I went in to see if they had anything I liked. I’m pretty sure I’m going to live in these pjs- the cool nights collection. I am hoping they last, since they are more expensive than I usually spend on pajamas but I did get them on sale so they weren’t *that* expensive. I like them so much that, once I got home, I went online and bought my mom a pair.

I just bought a pair of these, bottoms only. I love Soma! Their bras are the best.

[cville]

Aug 30, 2019 14:44:37 GMT -5 eddy said:

The Billie razor that is all the rage on social media.

I thought my legs were shaved from my old razor then I used the Billie. Uhhhh there was still a lot of hair turns out lol. 

I am obsessed! I've never in my life until I got this razor shaved my legs without nicking myself. Ever! And I was a competitive swimmer, so I have shaved a lot of myself a lot of times.

It's not a miracle in that I still have to shave every other day to remain super smooth, but day 2 is definitely better than it used to be. And I'm hella hairy so EOD is a victory.

[bowies]

I bought an organizer for my Madewell tote. The idea of having organized pockets for everything makes me happy.

I also broke down and bought some pumpkin ale. That also makes me happy.

[Jalapeñomel]

Aug 30, 2019 19:33:21 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Aug 30, 2019 19:31:41 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

This is exactly what it is!

Link?!

Bits and Pieces - Jumbo Puzzle Wooden Plateau Lounger with Cover-Smooth Fiberboard Work Surface - Puzzle Storage System www.amazon.com/dp/B07SLC2T86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3IDADbNPBQEK7

[heyjude]

Aug 30, 2019 18:03:09 GMT -5 ESF said:

I love these threads!

I have been really enjoying the subscription box service Causebox. It's a quarterly service, with a focus on ethically and/or sustainably sourced products. I'm getting a lot of nice, practical stuff. I did the annual subscription and paid upfront so I'd have the option to customize, and it's been well worth it. The spoilers so far for the fall box show that I'm getting a canvas weekender bag, a versatile lariat necklace, and a travel wallet. Past boxes included wireless headphones, this gorgeous wrap that I use all the time, a portfolio/envelope clutch that holds a laptop, pens, work stuff, etc, other jewelry, legitimately good skin care products like mineral sunscreen and low pH cleanser...

If you like subscription boxes, this is a good one!

I was going to say I’ve been enjoying my fabfitfun box but I think I will try this next!

[moonriver]

Aug 30, 2019 21:18:02 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Aug 30, 2019 19:33:21 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Link?!

Bits and Pieces - Jumbo Puzzle Wooden Plateau Lounger with Cover-Smooth Fiberboard Work Surface - Puzzle Storage System www.amazon.com/dp/B07SLC2T86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3IDADbNPBQEK7

Thanks! I think it’ll go on my Christmas list.

[TBM]

Aug 30, 2019 16:50:48 GMT -5 suburbanzookeeper said:

We're working on a few new Halloween decor/prop pieces so I've been mostly buying pieces for that. This year we're adding Lock, Shock, and Barrel to our Nightmare Before Christmas setup.

So am I! At least I will if I ever make up my mind how I want to make them. I might add Oogie Boogie, but I'm not sure yet.

[seeyalater52]

Well a baby announcement cake wasn’t exactly what so thought I’d see when I opened this thread. Like can we get a tag on that, GilliC or put the image behind a spoiler? (Yes I know it’s not your shower but the content is extremely triggering.)

[seeyalater52]

I recently bought two metal travel mugs from Society6 that are awesome. Super lightweight, double walled stainless steel, the lids are nice and tight, and stuff stays hot or cool in there for ages (and no sweating!) They are pretty too, I love all the different artwork choices.

[ESF]

Jigsaw puzzle table is totally going into my Amazon list, and I'm signing up for Billie as soon as I move.

[ESF]

Aug 30, 2019 19:16:07 GMT -5 mskitkat said:

Aug 30, 2019 18:03:09 GMT -5 ESF said:

I love these threads!

I have been really enjoying the subscription box service Causebox. It's a quarterly service, with a focus on ethically and/or sustainably sourced products. I'm getting a lot of nice, practical stuff. I did the annual subscription and paid upfront so I'd have the option to customize, and it's been well worth it. The spoilers so far for the fall box show that I'm getting a canvas weekender bag, a versatile lariat necklace, and a travel wallet. Past boxes included wireless headphones, this gorgeous wrap that I use all the time, a portfolio/envelope clutch that holds a laptop, pens, work stuff, etc, other jewelry, legitimately good skin care products like mineral sunscreen and low pH cleanser...

If you like subscription boxes, this is a good one!

I have been really tempted by this recently. I adore subscription boxes and was looking for something new. My FB has been pushing the advertising hard and it’s winning me over.

If you can spring the advance payment of $200 up front,  instead of $50/quarterly, it's well worth it. And I might say it's not worth doing if you are paying as you go, unless you give a lot of gifts to girlfriends. 

Of the 6 or 7 things in the box, usually three of those are things are customize-able, and it's usually the highest value items.  For each item - say three prints for a scarf -they offer a good range and I've always found one I love, but there's usually one option I don't like, and I'd be annoyed if I kept getting high value items that I won't use.

This time, I had my choice of three colors of the canvas duffle, a choice between a gold or silver necklace, and a choice between a travel wallet or a small letterboard. 

[secretlyevil]

Aug 31, 2019 12:01:07 GMT -5 ESF said:

Aug 30, 2019 19:16:07 GMT -5 mskitkat said:

I have been really tempted by this recently. I adore subscription boxes and was looking for something new. My FB has been pushing the advertising hard and it’s winning me over.

If you can spring the advance payment of $200 up front,  instead of $50/quarterly, it's well worth it. And I might say it's not worth doing if you are paying as you go, unless you give a lot of gifts to girlfriends. 

Of the 6 or 7 things in the box, usually three of those are things are customize-able, and it's usually the highest value items.  For each item - say three prints for a scarf -they offer a good range and I've always found one I love, but there's usually one option I don't like, and I'd be annoyed if I kept getting high value items that I won't use.

This time, I had my choice of three colors of the canvas duffle, a choice between a gold or silver necklace, and a choice between a travel wallet or a small letterboard. 

I think I signed up for the annual subscription. I have an email into them to confirm because the account page is unclear.

[Beagle]

Well, I just ordered a Billie razor.

Baaaaa.

[StrawberryBlondie]

A diamond dazzle stick off Amazon. It's a jewelry cleaning pen brush. Best $10 I've spent in a while.

I also discovered beauty blender's charcoal cleaner. Holy wow. I thought my brushes were clean... Nope.

[Bernadine]

Do you need shaving cream with the Billie?

[Beagle]

Aug 31, 2019 19:25:24 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

Do you need shaving cream with the Billie?

No idea, but I love Trader Joe’s Cream Shave:
www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/honey-mango-moisturizing-cream-shave

[dottyblue]

Aug 30, 2019 23:44:49 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Aug 30, 2019 21:18:02 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

Bits and Pieces - Jumbo Puzzle Wooden Plateau Lounger with Cover-Smooth Fiberboard Work Surface - Puzzle Storage System www.amazon.com/dp/B07SLC2T86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3IDADbNPBQEK7

Thanks! I think it’ll go on my Christmas list.

😮. It’s now on my list too!  I’m excited about this!

[Jalapeñomel]

Aug 31, 2019 19:54:53 GMT -5 dottyblue said:

Aug 30, 2019 23:44:49 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Thanks! I think it’ll go on my Christmas list.

😮. It’s now on my list too!  I’m excited about this!

It seems there are c a couple puzzle enthusiasts in here!

I’ve been dying to do a puzzle exchange, because I have a million puzzles, and I’d like to do some different ones instead of continually buying new ones. There doesn’t seem to be much interest around my friends though. 🤣🤣

[GilliC]

Aug 31, 2019 11:34:30 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Well a baby announcement cake wasn’t exactly what so thought I’d see when I opened this thread. Like can we get a tag on that, GilliC or put the image behind a spoiler? (Yes I know it’s not your shower but the content is extremely triggering.)

So sorry!!! I re-coded it to a normal link and edited out the party type.

[TBM]

Sept 1, 2019 4:33:26 GMT -5 GilliC said:

Aug 31, 2019 11:34:30 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Well a baby announcement cake wasn’t exactly what so thought I’d see when I opened this thread. Like can we get a tag on that, GilliC or put the image behind a spoiler? (Yes I know it’s not your shower but the content is extremely triggering.)

So sorry!!! I re-coded it to a normal link and edited out the party type.

Changing your link doesn't really help if the Instagram picture is still visible, party type and all.

[bowies]

Also bought this to use when I make eggs (and rice of course):
www.amazon.com/Nori-Fume-Furikake-Rice-Seasoning/dp/B00290NPTM/ref=asc_df_B00290NPTM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312167861240&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12917011549272387510&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008493&hvtargid=pla-568042061880&psc=1

LL Bean duck boots (bought on consignment)

A new bed, custom, similar to this:
www.sammoore.com/nest-theory-finch-62in-king-upholstered-bed/162-94866-1745/iteminformation.aspx

A couple of nights in Seattle that hopefully Dorian doesn’t fuck up for me.

[namasteak]

Shoes and a padded bike seat for the peleton we are being given (FIL doesn’t like his anymore).

Fun vegetable pun T-shirt’s that should arrive any day now!