Holiday Shopping and Sunday Morning Coffee

I know what you are thinking. Holiday shopping? In the first week of October? Absolutely, because Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are this week!
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are a big shopping event exclusively for Prime members, offering incredible discounts across various products. Taking place this Tuesday and Wednesday, this is an opportunity to score deals on electronics, home goods, fashion, and more—just in time for holiday shopping.

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Like Prime Day, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days will feature limited-time offers and lightning deals, perfect for savvy shoppers looking to save big. If you’re a Prime member, it’s a great time to snag the best bargains before the holiday rush!
Since Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are this Tuesday and Wednesday, you have a few days to prepare for your holiday shopping.
I did this last year, and it was so clever! I got a significant jump on my holiday shopping, which made my typical last-minute holiday shopping crunch almost non-existent. Another thing I loved was that I bought my gift-wrapping supplies!
That’s a first.
I will share my 10 Lists on my Amazon storefront on Tuesday morning (the lists will go live at 12:01 a.m. PST on Tuesday). My team has been spending weeks on the lists (many have hundreds of items) so that you can get a streamlined overview of the best deals available.
It’s that easy!
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Early Finds
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My Latest Project

Oh my gosh, I am 100% done and ready for Michael and Ellie’s wedding!
The Rehearsal Dinner favors are done and wrapped, as are the place cards and menus. My dress is hemmed,, and my eyelashes are extended. My nails look great, and my hair will be highlighted tomorrow.
I love all of this glam! Perhaps I need to attend weddings more frequently!
The preparation has been so much fun, although Michael and Ellie have been very busy! Hopefully, they will soon be able to stop planning, relax, and enjoy the wedding festivities.
Years ago, I wrote a post titled Three Easy DIY Wedding Favors. I made these season, soak, and scrub tins.

So, what does this week look like?
Tuesday and Wednesday are Prime Big Deal Days, so I have two long days of posting, sharing, and commenting. Dave and I will drive to Northern California on Tuesday and stay with Andrew and Charlotte.
We have celebration dinners with family on Wednesday and Thursday, and the rehearsal dinner is on Friday at a vineyard. Saturday is the wedding, and on Sunday, I hope we will all sleep and celebrate on behalf of the newly married-couple!
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My Biggest Challenge This Week

Last week, on Sunday and Monday. Dave and I took two beautiful bike rides in Ventura. The first was to Ojai, and the second was up the coast. The rides were great, and the views and weather were perfect.


I struggle because the only time we ride is in Ventura, and it just doesn’t seem like enough.
If there are any bikers out there, I would love your help. I would love to ride in the Pasadena area, but I can’t find any good areas with bike paths mostly void of fast-moving cars.
If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. Thanks.

- Oops, I lied. I still have another task: finishing the draft of my toast for the Rehearsal Dinner. No problem!


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This Flower Pumpkin Centerpiece DIY is to die for!

Check out this Five Ingredient Caramel Sauce Recipe.

And what a week it was!
- How to Organize All Those Things You Never Thought to OrganizeMost of us know how to organize the obvious parts of our homes—like kitchen drawers or closets—but what about the spaces and items that tend to fly under the radar? The bookshelves that are more chaotic than curated? The mountain of…
- DIY Stenciled Terracotta PotThere’s something so satisfying about transforming a simple terracotta pot into a custom, one-of-a-kind decorative piece. I treasure my beautiful flower pot. I created this beautiful stenciled terracotta pot using stencil fiber paste, and I love how it turned out! The…
- Why You Should Always Make Your Own Salad DressingSalads are a cornerstone of a healthy diet, and your chosen dressing can make or break the experience. It’s time to make your own salad dressing. While store-bought salad dressings are convenient, they often come with added sugars, unhealthy oils, preservatives,…
- One Year Later … The Weight Room in the Carriage HouseA year ago, we were busy converting the Carriage House in the back of our yard into a weight room. It’s been a year, and we love our spacious home gym! I know some of you were disappointed that our Carriage…
- Baked Brie with JamBaked brie with jam is a classic and elegant crowd-pleaser appetizer. Today, I am sharing my favorite ways to bake brie. Cheese lovers have enjoyed baked brie with jam for centuries. This dish has many variations which result in a warm,…
- East Coast Travel and Sunday Morning CoffeeHave you ever been on a trip where everything goes wrong with every flight? Even though I loved my East Coast travel this week, flying was a nightmare. I recently returned from an East Coast trip filled with family time, friendship,…


Read Six Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine, and then share it with anyone else who does laundry in your home. Hehe.

I promise to share many fantastic Amazon Prime Big Deal Day finds on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Then, I have a new pumpkin craft, lots of fall soup recipes, and my favorite bottles for serving water at the table.







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This Week’s Top Sellers
We shared many of our favorite home items this week, and here are the top sellers!

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Have a wonderful wedding! Enjoy every moment.
It was the best and I totally enjoyed every second!