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Always Wanted A Set

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I’ve wanted a set of these and these are really very pretty. They are very elegant and have a lucite stand into which they both sit for an attractive display on my table top as well as the ease of adjusting the coarseness of the grind of the salt, pepper or whatever herb you choose to grind in yours. One-touch grinding scares my poor dog to death but make these so easy to use after finding the proper setting for the herb or flavoring you’re grinding. They have a flashlight for which I’m assuming is useful if dining by candlelight, since I wasn’t the one who chose these, that feature won’t help me but is a neat concept.  These are very easy to use, though, as well as beautifully designed with the see-through area toward the bottom to let me know when my Himalayan salt or peppercorns are soon to need replenishing.  And I love my e-books so the added digital recipe book is a nice bonus. #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #BeyondFlavorElectricSaltandPepperGrinderSet #BeyondFlavor

Such A Unique Photo Display

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These lights are a pretty addition to anywhere in your home as there are many idea uses but especially for a young girl’s bedroom as they tend to like lights and photos. This set of lights combines the two by adding clear, small clothes-pin like clips onto which one can add not only photos but other small, lightweight memorabilia which young girls & young ladies seem to enjoy collecting. No matter where placed, this is a unique way to display photos of your family, children, or in my case, my daughter’s boyfriend and herself. Additionally, she like to dry flowers and they add beauty to this display. These take batteries so they hang on the wall unfettered to an outlet and are beautiful with the lights out or dimmed. When my daughter finishes adorning the display, I’ll add a photo. #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #EZDC #EZDC20LEDPhotoClipStringLights #BedroomFairyLights   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TC7TJHR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc

Such A Simple, Stylish Rug

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My son needed something for those cold hardwood floors in his old house and this is just the answer. The pile on it is reminiscent of a burberry and is ideal for a bedroom, office, or small sitting room. Many uses, actually, including a porch or patio. It is very tasteful and easy to clean. Though described as shaggy, it is really not like a 70’s type shag, if you’re old enough to recall those. This is a cleaner pile, more dense, and a very well made rug. It doesn’t slip & slide and is just large enough for his bedroom at the side of his bed (as shown). #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #PerlaRugs #PerlaFurnitureGrayShag #PerlaFurniture   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TC7TJHR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  

Wish the Flap Were Centered in Back

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I like the flap as opposed to a zipper but I, like many of the other reviewers, would prefer it were placed closer to the center of the sham. These are very affordable as have been the other items I’ve purchased from American Pillowcase. I‘ve come to know I can count on the quality and workmanship as well as the quality of the cotton in their bedding and linens. Though these are a beautiful white cotton, I got these to creatively dye for my daughter’s bedroom. As well made as these are, I may be back for more. I like the quality of this company’s items more than I dislike the offset of the opening of the flap. These are ideal for any places large throw pillows can be used. #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #AmericanPillowcaseEuroShams #AmericanPillowcase Beautiful White 100% Cotton https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VXN3ZXM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Like Baby’s Feet

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I began having trouble with my feet peeling and becoming seriously dry about ten years ago but didn’t discover these until a couple of years ago. Now, I don’t know how I stood my poor feet without these. These contain aloe & other nat’l plant extracts & nutrients formulated to penetrate old, dry & unsightly layers of dead skin (of which I had a lot) while nourishing and moisturizing your feet at the same time. I soak my feet for about an hour prior to use (it’s very difficult to cut out 2 hrs for use with these but imperative as well if I want them to work at their full potential) and then apply the booties for an additional hour. It took about a week but my feet began peeling and soon were as good as new, as soft as baby feet.  I don’t know how they are able to sell a 3-pack for so little but am sure happy they can as these are something I’ll use again and again! I’ve tried other brands including those much more expensive than these but for the money, as well as the ingred

Pillowcase for My Grandmother’s Feather-filled Pillow

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I have my grandmother’s old-timey feather pillows but I’ve lost the cases to the body pillow which is just like the standard-sized bed pillows I still have. In searching for another, I came across this company who’s products I’ve so far really liked and who’s back-story is both touching and inspiring. Their products are top quality, 300 thread count, 100% Egyptian cotton, and feel better than any other fiber I’ve ever used. I love clean cotton bedding, particularly in the summer. The expression, “Cooler than the other side of the pillow” had to have come from cotton pillow cases. Very well made, the quality and fiber strength is not at all easy to find at such an great price. Cotton washes beautifully, will likely hold up for many years if washed with care, and feels more luxurious than silk, in my opinion.  Mine does wrinkle a bit, however, and I’m sure not like my grandmother in that regard. I’m NOT ironing sheets and pillow cases!  I just wrinkle them anyway! #PurchasesMadeSimple #A

What’s In a Name?

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I truly was drawn to this set for its name but seeing the set and the utensils that come with it are what sold me. The round wooden bowl is a new way for me to proof various breads that are good in any shape but so much more fun in the round. The proofing cloth is elasticized and simple pulls off to clean. I’m honestly a tad scared of the scoring knife but the bowl cleaner is ideal for both cleaning and scoring my breads just fine. It is very sturdy, barely bending, so it scrapes every last bit of dough off the make-area & all the surfaces I use but is also perfect to use in scoring the breads. I really recommend this set if you enjoy baking bread of all shapes. #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #APieceofBake #ProofingBasketBakingKit A Piece of Bake Proofing Set https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PY55WZ8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

4-In-1 Fan from Alfway@Amazon

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Why’d I Buy So Much?

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I bought this not only because it is a really good deal but mainly because it is what we consider REAL Italian pasta, unlike much of what I can find in the grocery locally which contain chemicals and treatments our bodies do not need (and it has a shelf life of 2 yrs). This spaghetti contains enriched durum wheat, an ingredient not found in most locally sold grocery store pastas (or at least not where I live), is chalk-full of vitamins and minerals., and is non-GMO, has no trans fat, AND made with nat’l & organic goodies I can’t easily find or if I do, I’ll pay a LOT more locally.  I’m not a vegan, nor do I much care about Gluten-Free “movement” but the ingredients of this pasta are some things I wholeheartedly believe my body both needs and appreciates. I also am not one who believes a no-pasta or a “no white” diet as a healthy diet. Our bodies NEED some carbs to survive but they need GOOD carbs...not the types that turn directly into sugar such as US-grown & some imported whe

So Glad to Have These Again

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These are such good protection from not only bugs (including dust mites) but also dust, skin cells & other allergens. They’re also great protection on pillows and I love that the company is American - especially the story about the daughter’s allergies and asthma; the reason for creating this company. These are good quality, very soft and not at all crinkly. The terry exterior is 100% cotton and the backing is the barrier between me, the critters & other issues. They feel so good, wash well, zipper on & off, and if not dried in the dryer, will likely last for some time. I used some similar for years but lost them long ago. I only recently decided it was time to upgrade some of my bedding starting with these. #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #AmericanPillowcasePillowProtectors #AmericanPillowcase Cotton Terry Pillow Protectors - Wonderful!! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SIFTWLC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Alarm Clock That ACTUALLY Wakes My Son for Work

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This clock has numerous features and seemed like it was going to be really difficult yet it is really simple to set. The instructions are easy to follow to set the time and the alarms, of which it has two. It has both temperature and the humidity readings and the time can be used as a 12-hr or a 24-hr clock. Finally, a clock my son hears and gets up in time for work! It’s very accurate, easy to read, and the backlight can be dimmed to the brightness he likes and is able to see easily in the dark. Really like it and my son is SO glad we bought it! #PurchasesMadeSimple #Amazon #AmazonPrime #LIELONGRENBatteryOperatedAlarmClock #LIELONGREN #BatteryOperatedAlarmClock #DGHUNTER   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RJPXGSB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1