Post by expectantsteelerfan on Jul 16, 2024 7:27:15 GMT -5
What are you buying today?
I kinda hate Prime day because I always seem to make impulse purchases of things I would normally research more. Sometimes I regret them, but sometimes they work out.
I had it in my cart after seeing it rec'd on a random list, and it was a prime day deal, so I went ahead and bought it. But now I see there are a ton of options that have deals, and I probably should have compared. Oh well, hopefully this one will be fine.
I also bought some more water bottles for my kids. We recently threw out all our ones that they had used for years and had gotten gross after I found 2 on clearance at Target that they liked. I already bought a bunch of new ones, but they are much cheaper today, so I'm mad at myself for not waiting, but figured I'd at least get a few more since they take them to school and everywhere so I know they'll get used. The one they love and fight over is the Contigo Cortland Chill, and I found a few 2 packs for the price of what 1 had been.
I've bought a few things I use regularly that are on sale... Lego is competing with Prime Day with double rewards points and I'm disappointed the set I want to buy isn't available to pre-order yet (it releases 8/1).
The one thing I would be very tempted to impulse buy is a pizza oven... but I'm still not convinced I will use it enough to make it worthwhile.
Post by emilyinchile on Jul 16, 2024 8:10:03 GMT -5
I'm buying nothing for obvious geographical reasons, but I did see that there are some great sales on car seats, so I mention that in case anyone will be in the market soon! @ Jane whose full screen name I don't remember
H has been helping me look for new luggage. My 10 year old Target carryon is slightly larger than standard and recently keeps getting pulled during boarding to be checked. He looked at Prime last night, also Away, Samsonite,Travel Pro. He's really on a mission about it lol, so if anyone sees anything. I think I want the hard case?
Post by dancingirl21 on Jul 16, 2024 8:30:08 GMT -5
I tend to buy essentials that we use anyway on Prime Day. Sunscreen we use that is never on sale is 20% off. And we are going to the Caribbean in 3 weeks so timing works. Vitamins, body wash, shampoo/conditioner. DS2 has 2 birthday parties coming up so gifts for those.
H has been helping me look for new luggage. My 10 year old Target carryon is slightly larger than standard and recently keeps getting pulled during boarding to be checked. He looked at Prime last night, also Away, Samsonite,Travel Pro. He's really on a mission about it lol, so if anyone sees anything. I think I want the hard case?
Honestly if you're truly only carrying on, Beis seems to be really liked by people. I think it's on sale for the Nordstrom anniversary.
I have their weekender and the fabric is thick and it seems really sturdy.
H has been helping me look for new luggage. My 10 year old Target carryon is slightly larger than standard and recently keeps getting pulled during boarding to be checked. He looked at Prime last night, also Away, Samsonite,Travel Pro. He's really on a mission about it lol, so if anyone sees anything. I think I want the hard case?
I am looking at the Samsonite and the TravelPro and don't know how to decide lol.
H has been helping me look for new luggage. My 10 year old Target carryon is slightly larger than standard and recently keeps getting pulled during boarding to be checked. He looked at Prime last night, also Away, Samsonite,Travel Pro. He's really on a mission about it lol, so if anyone sees anything. I think I want the hard case?
Honestly if you're truly only carrying on, Beis seems to be really liked by people. I think it's on sale for the Nordstrom anniversary.
I have their weekender and the fabric is thick and it seems really sturdy.
Trust me, I have not checked a bag in 17 years! I like the look of the Beis ones. And they seem to be in my price range.
H has been helping me look for new luggage. My 10 year old Target carryon is slightly larger than standard and recently keeps getting pulled during boarding to be checked. He looked at Prime last night, also Away, Samsonite,Travel Pro. He's really on a mission about it lol, so if anyone sees anything. I think I want the hard case?
I am looking at the Samsonite and the TravelPro and don't know how to decide lol.
He almost went with a TravelPro one, but then he read reviews that they dent and scuff easily. After saying we weren't shopping Prime this year, we thought we'd at least look to see if we can get a good deal.
H has been helping me look for new luggage. My 10 year old Target carryon is slightly larger than standard and recently keeps getting pulled during boarding to be checked. He looked at Prime last night, also Away, Samsonite,Travel Pro. He's really on a mission about it lol, so if anyone sees anything. I think I want the hard case?
I am looking at the Samsonite and the TravelPro and don't know how to decide lol.
I like TravelPro, but have only had their soft-sided pieces. Definitely check out the empty weight of the pieces you’re looking at -/ the last time I shopped it seemed TravelPro were consistently a little lighter. Also, Samsonite quality has gone down over the years, and we’ve had quite a few failures (zippers, wheels) while traveling that make me hesitant to buy from them again.
Also, with luggage it seems like between sturdy, lightweight, and inexpensive, you can only pick 2….
For the luggage-lookers, we have the 3 piece Amazon brand hard-sided luggage (one is a carry-on) and we've flown SO many times with them (15+ flights) and they look brand new after 3+ years. Like, if you didn't see dirt on the wheels you'd think they were fresh out of the box.
I like looking at the lists of deals that various places put together, I feel like I will waste a lot of time on that today, lol. But I'm meh about 99% of it.
I have a bunch of snacks in my cart that I can't easily find locally, because I always underestimate the amount of snacky things needed when my kids have friends over. Added bully sticks and a pair of jean shorts. I'm already thinking about how to make specific props for next year's spring musical, so I am getting some supplies to experiment -- that's the only stuff I'm actually excited about!
I have a tineco mop in my cart, I think it’s $10 cheaper than yesterday but I’ve wanted one for a while. I also have a few things for my new kitchen (just finished a remodel)- a cover that goes between the stove and the countertop, a spice shelf, a mat for under the sink. A calculator for DS’s school list.
I got some new Bentgo lunch boxes for my kids. I love these and $24 is a really good deal on the ones with the ice packs. It will probably sell out soon!
expectantsteelerfan , was the Lego on lightning deal? I'm not seeing a deal now and camelcamelcamel show's it is always this price ($33.50). I'm trying not to impulse buy unless things are really on sale, but my kids are realy into Lego right now.
I kinda hate Prime day because I always seem to make impulse purchases of things I would normally research more. Sometimes I regret them, but sometimes they work out.
I had it in my cart after seeing it rec'd on a random list, and it was a prime day deal, so I went ahead and bought it. But now I see there are a ton of options that have deals, and I probably should have compared. Oh well, hopefully this one will be fine.
I also bought some more water bottles for my kids. We recently threw out all our ones that they had used for years and had gotten gross after I found 2 on clearance at Target that they liked. I already bought a bunch of new ones, but they are much cheaper today, so I'm mad at myself for not waiting, but figured I'd at least get a few more since they take them to school and everywhere so I know they'll get used. The one they love and fight over is the Contigo Cortland Chill, and I found a few 2 packs for the price of what 1 had been.
Thank you for this idea! I really need nothing but my ds3 does need a new water bottle for school and I always use a small yeti tumbler and I’ve been wanting something I can just throw in a bag for myself without spilling I really wanted an owalla, but I got two for the price of one so this will be just fine!
Post by lavenderblue on Jul 16, 2024 9:32:34 GMT -5
So far in my cart I have some dumbbells. I was going to get them last week and I'm glad I didn't because they are on sale now. Also some new sheets for my bed, because for some reason I thought white was a good idea, but it was in fact, not a good idea.
I got some new Bentgo lunch boxes for my kids. I love these and $24 is a really good deal on the ones with the ice packs. It will probably sell out soon!
expectantsteelerfan , was the Lego on lightning deal? I'm not seeing a deal now and camelcamelcamel show's it is always this price ($33.50). I'm trying not to impulse buy unless things are really on sale, but my kids are realy into Lego right now.
How old are your kids - does this hold enough for an 11 year old?