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It feels so good to type those words. I hope that you had a wonderful Summer. It just amazes me how quickly the Summer months fly by and January and February drag on.
I'm going to give you a quick rundown on my Summer Sabbatical and my Amazon purchases in two parts. It's your lucky day the first part is today!
Here are some highlights.
Rumor has it that my two trusty assistants are trying to unionize. Their demands revolve around treats, bones, and balls.
The Mister officially retired again. I have spent countless hours training him. This is the day I took him outside of his comfort zone to the Outlets. The training consisted of working on his physical strength and building up his stamina.
Next time we will concentrate on his facial expressions. Looking disappointed and sad while I am checking out with all my incredible buys are big no-no's in the Mister's new world.
In an effort to elevate the Mister's training, we increased our daily walk from 3 miles to 5 miles.
Next week, I will have him walk the neighborhood carrying two 40-pound suitcases so he will be trained for travel.
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We hosted our share of happy hours and dinners for some old and new friends.
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She has been commuting to Boston for an assignment for work.
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Millie is delighted - Chow not so much.
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Here is a sneak peek.
There is a lot of P-I-N-K!
A full reveal post is headed your way in the not-so-distant future.
Don't forget to check back on Friday for Part Two of my scintillating Summer as well as the last of my Amazon purchases. I will also give you a sneak peek of our Master Bedroom.
Lastly, I will be sharing some big news with you.
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And now I am linking up with my buddy, Tanya from The Other Side of the Road for her link party, Prime Purchases.
We have tried a lot of rug pads over the years, and we found these were the best.
I bought a couple more of my favorite bath rugs for my office bathroom, or rather Millie's bathroom. The Mister installed a new showerhead and attachment to give Millie a spa experience after she arrives home from daycare.
Out with old, in with the new.
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The Mister bought me this because he has eyed some coffee stains on the stairs that lead up to my office. I told him that Millie probably did it.
I bought these thinking I would need a new pair for all the hydrangeas I would cut out of my garden.
That was a bust.
Reorder #8
I use this as a toner to make sure that I removed the 5 layers of foundation off my face.
It takes a village, folks.
I needed some new brush heads for my rechargeable pulsating foundation brush. Obviously, I give it quite a workout.
One of my favorite novelists, Jane Green, wore these during one of her Instastories, so of course, I had to order them.
I'm expecting my writing to improve any minute now.
I love a double case! This way, I can lose two pairs of glasses instead of one.
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This stuff works!
I wish it would cure my dry eye.
I picked up this sweet set for my bookshelves in the MBR.
I also use them on my table as vases.
For my console in my office.
I bought this mini vacuum to clean up the crumbs dust particles in my office.
The Mister spends more time fussing over the dishwasher and garbage disposal than he does over me.
Luckily, I am not the jealous type.
He hangs these on the inside of our trash containers so the neighbors will think our trash smells fresher than Springtime. It's kind of like Summer's Eve for trash cans.
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If I haven't bored you to tears, stop by on Friday to see the rest of my Prime purchases, a continuation of my Summer fun, and
some very big news.
You can find Part 2 right here.
I decided to feature this dog today since he works so hard directing me to other pages.
Linking up with:
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I am so glad you’re back!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to see your posts are starting back up! I just enjoy them so much! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anonymous! Wish I knew your name.
DeleteWelcome back beautiful! Always get so excited the day after Labor Day when I know Katie is back! Love seeing you and the fun summer you had with your dear family and pups!
ReplyDeleteKatie, it looks like you had a nice summer. I love all of the gorgeous food and the peak at your office looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYay, you're back! The sneak peak of your office is beautiful. If you start featuring dogs again, I have a new Border Collie puppy...
ReplyDeleteHi Gina! Congrats on your new addition. Send me a pic or 2 and write a little something about him/her and I would love to feature him/her.
DeleteCongrats on the Mister's second retirement. Five mile walks are really impressive! Your office looks so nice, and I can't wait to hear the big news. Welcome back to blogland - you were definitely missed. Thanks for linking up with Prime Purchases ~ Tanya @ The Other Side of the Road
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you back, Katie, can't wait to hear all about your summer. I don't know when or if I'll ever get back to blogging but I am a faithful reader of several favorites. Your blog always make me chuckle.
ReplyDeletePamela, I miss your blog! Thank you for your sweet words.
DeleteI love those bath mats too! We just bought some for our downstairs bathroom and I'm slowly making my way through the house changing them all over.
ReplyDeleteHip Hip Hooray!! Katie’s back!!
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Thanks Mimi!
DeleteWelcome back Katie! It is so good to see you and the pups back at work! How wonderful to the the mister home now that he is retired. I can see that you are training him well. Cannot wait to see your office!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth@Pineconesandacorns
Love the husband's training lol! I bought some similar crisper containers for my fruits and am loving them.
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SO happy to have you back - I've missed you and my morning laughs! :) Can't wait to hear your news!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that my favorite blogger is back! Can't wait to hear your news and all about your summer fun!
ReplyDeleteSO glad your blog is back!! Happy day!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex!
DeleteThank God, you're back--now I can laugh again!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize how much I missed your posts until I saw my inbox today!
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DeleteThrilled to have you back! You are my very favorite blogger😊!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you are back! I've missed your posts!
ReplyDeleteOh, happy day! Katie is back and my inbox is joyful once again!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! And I empathize with the dry eye situation!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I look forward to your big news!
ReplyDeleteThank heaven you're back! I've been waiting and now it's officially fall.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karol!
DeleteWelcome back, Katie! Can't wait to hear more about your summer and see your office and bedroom. (I have very dry eyes, and my ophthalmologist has me use Systane Ultra PF preservative-free drops (one vial per day) in order to avoid the constant preservatives in the regular Systane eye drops.)
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DeleteWelcome back! I love your office colors and Asian mix!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see you back, Katie!! Always fun! You have been missed and I look forward to Friday, for sure!! Going to check out a few of your picks!! xo
ReplyDeleteWelcome back - I am hoping your big news is what I think it might be!! :-). Summer sure has flown by, but I am loving your new "office"! As for retirement training, there will be set backs I assure you , so stay on top of it!!!
ReplyDeleteDearest Katie, we missed you. I see that Millie is still “crushing” on Chowdah. BTW. She had a growth spurt too. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteShe sure has had a growth spurt! She's eating us out of house and home!
DeleteSo nice to see you back! You made me laugh several times and I look forward to hearing your big news.
ReplyDeleteI can only comment annoymously. Not sure why. Melissa
ReplyDeleteThis drives me crazy. I don't know why Blogger makes it so difficult for commenters. In any case, glad you're back Melissa!
DeleteI think you might be shopping in Buy Buy Baby soon????😀
ReplyDeleteFrom your lips to God's ears!
DeleteThought that was you in the Prime truck yesterday 😂. Soooo fun, can’t wait till Friday ‼️
ReplyDeleteI'm so so glad you're back! Looking forward to Friday.
ReplyDeleteOk, you at the top of your game and I am so excited. I want to share you with my neighbors but I don’t have any yet 😱. Keep the laughs coming. I’ve missed them so much ❤️
ReplyDeleteYay!! You’re back!!!
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How long does 5 miles take you?
THE Contessa????
DeleteI am so glad you are back!! I miss you during the summer. I very much enjoy seeing your Amazon purchases and LOVE your office. I can't wait to see the other pictures of your house!! Mandy
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, we sure did miss you! Love what I could see of your office and can't wait to see the rest and hear the "big news." Now, going to check out a few of your items.
ReplyDeleteOh so happy your back . Missed you so!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you’re back. You always make me laugh. Have you mentioned your dry eye to optometrist. I use restasis. My dry eyes have improved greatly. Now I put in one drop at night.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me know. I am going back to my optometrist in a few weeks.
DeleteShe's back! And not a moment too soon. I'm taking copious notes on your mister-in-training program. My mister is threatening to retire at the end of the year so I've got my work cut out for me. Might as well start now with the proper facial expression module. Pop Quiz - what is proper facial expression when viewing wife's Amazon cart after Preppy Empty Nester returns from sabbatical? Oops, he failed. Back to the drawing board. Good to have you back ... you've been missed. xo (By the way, this is Juliet from makemineaspritzer.com, after five attempts to leave a comment as a person I've thrown in the towel. ;-)
ReplyDeleteJuliet... you always make me giggle!!
DeleteWelcome back! We have needed you in blogland! I can't wait to hear the big news, but I have a guess...
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your book reviews and your summer recap!
Chow and Millie have been missed along with you Katie. The office looks adorable with that pink. I can't wait to hear the good news.
ReplyDeleteI give up! Having to jump through hoops to comment. It’s Janey here at Thick and Thin. Happy you are back! Wow five miles..I am impressed as I always am with your husband’s cooking! Fall is in the air…Ha okay maybe just a little?
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Missed you! Also, your LOL funny posts and your Amazon finds. I think I know what your big news might be!!!
ReplyDeleteYour news must be that you are going to be a grandmother!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie! So glad you're back, I've missed your humor! Looking forward to your book reviews and photos of Mister's culinary masterpieces! I would love a pink office!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Glad you're back! Can't wait to hear your BIG NEWS and catch up on your summer :)
ReplyDeleteI love those little ginger jars you got! They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are back after your summer sabbatical. However, I did not get a notification that you had a new post. I just remembered seeing on IG that you would be back this week. Do you have any idea how I can start receiving them again? I don’t want to miss any of your posts.
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Hi Janet... In the righthand column, right under the Ulta ad, you can subscribe.
DeleteYou were gone too long. I forgot how funny you are! Welcome back.
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DeleteWelcome back, Katie! I relate to the Mister’s retirement, going through this with hubby. I love your new office and will be anticipating the reveal.
ReplyDeleteThe Mister needs to write a cookbook or start a blog of cooking creations. -niki
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you are back! I enjoy reading your witty content so much!
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Kellyann
Welcome back Katie! Sounds like a great summer :)
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