A kitchen update, my Amazon Prime days finds and 5 finds.
Good Monday morning friends! How was your weekend? Have you been in the middle of the heatwave? Me too and frankly I am over it. It’s too hot to do anything. The last two days it have been rainy and grey and it has been a welcome respite, in fact the temps went down to the 70’s.
My dream garden
Since the kitchen renovation started I have been tied to the house in case there are questions or problems. Consequently I have spent a lot of time on line looking at sales including Amazon Prime days and there are lots of deals to be had for yourself and to stock up for Christmas.
Kitchen Progress Update
Progress shot
The kitchen looks fabulous if I do say so myself. Sorry about the horrible photo but it was gray and rainy. Every day we are one step closer to baking and cooking our favorite foods. This past week they installed the cabinets in the kitchen and laundry room, it is amazing how much bigger the room looks with the cabinets to the ceiling and the peninsula removed.
They also installed the knobs, we went with unlaquered brass knobs in the kitchen and the black knobs in the laundry room. If you are searching for beautiful cabinet hardware Rejuevination has some beautiful choices.
Friday the stone fabricators came to template the space and they will be cutting the stone this week.
The appliance(minus the refrigerator) will be arriving this week along with the sinks, disposal, and faucets.
Our Anne Sacks tile for the backsplash is sitting on a pallet patiently waiting to be installed.
The floor tile will be arriving fingers crossed next week. Ideally we would have laid the tile under the cabinets but there was not enough of the tile we wanted. So our contractors have decided it will only be under the appliances and obviously the rest of the floor.
After that, paint, finishing work, and then some sweet treats in my new ovens.
Amazon Prime Day
Prime Day is Amazon’s annual deal event on July 12-13 exclusively for Prime members, featuring two days of epic deals on top brands and small businesses.
The price of Prime membership is $14.99 per month or $139 for a one-year subscription plus applicable taxes.
Students and qualifying government assistance recipients can sign up for Prime for up to 50% off.
If you are not a Prime member you can join for Amazon Prime Member here.
With you Prime membership you will have early access to the Lightening Sales.
Benefits of Prime Membership
Amazon Prime is more than just two-day free delivery, there are streaming benefits, reading benefits and so much more.
Streaming Benefits
- Prime Video: Watch exclusive Amazon Originals and thousands of popular movies and TV shows — all at no extra cost. Watch at home or on the go with practically any device.
- Prime Video Chanels: Watch your favorite shows and movies from discovery+, Paramount+, EPIX, NBA League Pass, and STARZ channels — no cable required, cancel anytime and no additional apps to download. $4.99–$14.99/month for Prime members.
- Amazon Music for Prime members: Access 2 million songs, ad-free, plus millions of podcast episodes — included with your Prime membership. Listen on any Echo device and take your music and podcasts anywhere with offline listening.
- Amazon Music Unlimited: Get unlimited access to over 75 million songs and millions of podcast episodes. Listen to any song, anywhere, ad-free. Prime members pay just $8.99/month for an individual plan.
Prime Gaming: Get free games to keep, in-game content for your favorite games across all available devices, and a Twitch channel subscription — all free each month.
Amazon Photos: Prime members get unlimited full-resolution photo storage and 5GB for video storage with Amazon Photos and can easily order printed products or use Amazon Photos to personalize their Echo Show or FireTV.
Amazon Kids+: All-in-one subscription that gives kids access to thousands of kid-friendly books, movies, educational apps and games on compatible devices. Prime members get up to a 40% discount.
Reading benefits
Amazon First Reads: Amazon First Reads offers readers early access to an editorially curated selection of new books one month before they officially publish. Every month, Prime members can choose one Kindle book from our editors’ picks for free — $1.99 for non-Prime members. Downloaded titles are yours to keep.
Books with Audible Narration: Available through the free Kindle app and Audible’s free listening app on smartphones, tablets and Alexa devices, look for the “Read and Listen Free” on Kindle book pages or browse the catalogue of hundreds of narrated books.
My Amazon Finds
At our house I primarily purchase books, beauty products and small items from Amazon. My husband buys everything from Amazon. I do not think he has stepped foot in a shop, except the local hardware store, in years.
I just signed up for this, I do not watch tv but I have heard great things about Acorn so I thought I would give it a try.
Watch all of your favorite British TV shows for .99 for the first 2 months and then $6.99 after.
Here are a few of the things my husband loves and recommends. We own or use the following products so if you have questions let me know.
If you love coffee or coffee drinks this Breville Coffee maker is on sale today! My husband has this very machine, which he purchased on Amazon and he makes his favorite Americano coffee every day with it.
Not into fancy machines or something so big the Keurig mini is on sale today!
Looking for a nugget ice maker? You can find it on Amazon. We have the Opal ice maker and love it.
A couple of years ago we purchased this Ooni pizza oven and it makes the best homemade pizza. There are many sizes, this 12″ only makes one pizza at a time, so be sure to get the size that fits your family needs.
I purchased this mini-waffle maker last year and use it almost every weekend. We make both sweet and savory waffles in it. This two-pack includes the waffle maker and small griddle, perfect for eggs. It is on sale for $21.00. Keep one for yourself and give one to a friend.
Vital Proteins Collegen has been in my smoothies every day for the last 3 years.. It has 20 grams of protein per serving and is a great way to not only add protein to your diet but also improve the look and health of your hair, skin and nails.
There are so many more things we purchase(d) from Amazon but there is not enough time to list them.
If you shop the sales I would love to know what you purchased.
In other news, here are 5 things I found this weekend that are on sale too.
5 Finds
If you are getting ready to send your kids off to college and need the basics for their dorm room Target is having a 25% off sale this week on college supplies. Including these towels, x-long sheets sets, and lots of storage pieces.
This beautiful blue and white serving tray(melamine) is on sale for $13.00! Get one for yourself and give one as a gift over the holidays filled with cookies.
I love these classic blue and white napkins. They are perfect for dining inside and out. And they are currently on sale!
I just ordered this set of blue and white bowls to give as a part of a wedding shower gift. They can be used for cereal, soup, nuts and so much more.
Living with Blue and White has been added to my book with list. If you have this book please let me know how you like it.
2 other sales to note
Target Deal Days July 11-13
And Nordstroms Anniversary Sale
I hope that you have a wonderful week my friends. Don’t forget you can find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Before you go, tell me:
Have you shopped the Nordstrom Sale yet? What did you buy?
If not are you planning to? What is on your wish list?
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Monday Musings No. 47
Monday Musings No. 46
Monday Musings No. 45
Pamela Munson, Sail to Sable, Nancy Meyers~Weekend Meanderings
Oh my gosh, I love all the blue and white you’ve featured today and I’ll definitely be investigating the book further. Your kitchen is coming along well.
Thank you Carol! I hope that you enjoy the book!
Your kitchen is really coming along! And you found some great items!
Thank you Dara!
I wonder what the dog thinks of all the work.
The dogs love all of the workers because they bring them treats and play with them.
I’m sure you are looking forward to your kitchen being complete. So many blue and white items! Hope you’re having a great week!
I am Kim. I will be fun to bake in the new space. Have a wonderful week!
The kitchen is really looking great and coming along.
You shared so many pretty blue and white pieces
Thank you Cindy, it will be so nice when it is finished.
Your kitchen is coming along beautifully! I love all of your blue and white finds! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Lynne, blue and white is classic and beautiful.