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.

A person stands in a kitchen surrounded by Amazon packages on a wooden table. A window, clock, and flowers are in the background.

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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

I may sometimes use affiliate links on this blog, which means a small commission is earned if you purchase via the link. The price will be the same whether you use the affiliate link or go directly to the vendor’s website using a non-affiliate link.

Image of a black iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner with a charging station and a smartphone displaying the iRobot app, perfect for cleaning up after baking Halloween sugar cookies.

iRobot Roomba Vac Robot Vacuum

Portable Bissell Little Green machine with hose and attachment tools, alongside an Oxy Spot & Stain cleaner bottle, all placed separately on a white background. Perfect for tackling those spooky spills and crumbs from Halloween sugar cookies!

BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner

A Nespresso coffee machine with a black body, white top, and a clear water container attached. It is brewing a cup of coffee that sits on a small tray, perfect for pairing with some freshly baked Halloween sugar cookies.

Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Maker

A silver espresso machine with a built-in grinder and visible bean hopper on top. It has a steam wand, gauge, and various control buttons. — Breville Coffee Maker

A cordless stick vacuum cleaner with a purple and grey design, reminiscent of Halloween sugar cookies, accompanied by three interchangeable attachments for different cleaning tasks.

Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a pink throw blanket, and pillows, sits in a bright room with large windows and beige curtains. A tray of Halloween sugar cookies adds a festive touch.

Bedsure White Duvet Cover King Size

Upright vacuum cleaner with a blue handle, transparent dirt canister, and multi-floor cleaning head. — Bissell Pet Reach Vacuum Cleaner

Roku Express | HD Roku Streaming Device

A sleek, silver Ninja Foodi grill with digital controls and a temperature probe attached, set on a white background. — Ninja Foodi Smart XL

Amazon Fire TV with HDR10 and 4K UHD display, featuring a vibrant swirling blue and purple background on the screen. — Amazon Fire TV 50″

Kindle device displaying a book's first chapter text, with a fabric cover and an Amazon-branded charging adapter beside it. — Kindle Paperwhite Essentials

A smart display showing Amazon Music app playing "Sing-along Anthems" with album art and playback controls visible on the screen. — Echo Show 8

My Latest Project

A table with neatly arranged white gift boxes, blurred background with flowers and abstract art.

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!

Five rolls of sheer ribbon in pink, purple, and white shades are arranged side by side, with lengths of ribbon unwound and draped below. — 6 Rolls Sheer Chiffon Ribbon

Roll of "Thank you for your order" stickers in beige and white with customizable text fields for store handle and hashtag. — 2 Inch Brown Circle Thermal Sticker Labels

Array of small clear glass jars with gold lids, neatly arranged in rows, with a few jars displayed in the foreground. — 60 Pieces Glass Clear Jars

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My Biggest Challenge This Week

Ventura Beach at Rincon Point. — Our turn-around spot on our bike ride to Rincon.

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.

Map displaying an e-bike route from Ventura to Ojai, California, covering 36.83 miles with an elevation gain of 904 feet. The ride took 2 hours and 45 minutes, earning 8 achievements.

Map showing an e-bike ride in Ventura, California, covering 15.69 miles with 223 ft elevation gain in 1 hour 7 minutes. Start and end locations are hidden.

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.

A stationary exercise bike with a digital screen displaying a workout class, featuring a water bottle holder and adjustable seat. — Peloton Indoor Exercise Bikes

A person wearing a white athletic hoodie over a sports bra and gray leggings. — BALEAF Women’s Jacket

Person wearing black athletic leggings and black sneakers, standing in a side view pose. — Women’s Bike Pants High Waist

Osprey Daylite Shoulder Sling Bag

Waterproof Rear Rack Bag for Bicycle

ON Women’s Cloud 5 Sneakers

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

A wooden coffee table with candles, a skull decoration, and dried plants, set in a neutral-toned living room.

I love these 19 Elegant Halloween Coffee Table Decorating Ideas.

A tiered pumpkin and flower centerpiece on a cake stand, surrounded by small pumpkins, apples, and candles on a table.

This Flower Pumpkin Centerpiece DIY is to die for!

A woven basket with cleaning supplies, including spray bottles, sponges, and a brush, sits on a bathroom counter next to a silver faucet.

This Inside-and-Out Bathroom Cleanup Routine Will Transform Your Mornings.

A small, bright kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a refrigerator. A row of potted plants sits on the windowsill above the sink, and dishes are neatly arranged on open shelves.

The Best-Kept Secret for Scoring a Free Fridge (and So Many More Appliances!)

A jar filled with caramel sauce, with a spoon hovering above, dripping caramel. The jar is on a light marble surface.

Check out this Five Ingredient Caramel Sauce Recipe.

Maple Wood Rolling Pin – 1/4″

Two-tiered, white wooden stand with decorative trim and four legs on each tier, perfect for displaying your spooky Halloween sugar cookies.

Mud Pie White Beaded Pedestal Trays

A collection of ten fall pumpkins in beige and white plaid fabric, arranged together in varying sizes.

10 Pack Plaid Fabric Artificial Pumpkins

And what a week it was!

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Milk White 6″ Mosser Glass Cake Stand

A black Ninja dual-zone air fryer with stainless steel handles, reminiscent of a Halloween wreath, showcases two temperature settings—400°F and 360°F—and an array of buttons for various cooking functions.

Ninja Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer

Square white pillow with an intricate blue floral and leaf embroidery design at the center.

Laura Ashley Mila Throw Pillow

A small, round, two-tiered wooden table holds a vase with flowers, a book, and a coffee cup on the top tier, with a candle and additional book on the bottom tier.

Rattan Nightstand Side

Mod Podge

Three glass jars, labeled "Sugar," "Brown Sugar," and an unlabeled one with oats, sit on a kitchen counter. A partially visible bottle and some green foliage are in the background, evoking the cozy atmosphere of preparing Baked Brie with Jam.

3 Glass Canisters

A wicker laundry basket filled with colorful clothes sits on the floor in front of a washing machine.

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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.