Social distancing guidelines save me money. No restaurants to go to, no stores to frequent = savings! Which bodes well after 2 part time jobs placed me on hold. The longer this drags on, though, the more I find myself online shopping. Especially Amazon, ’cause Prime, baby!
I can’t think of a kinder thing to do than sharing my quarantine acquisitions with you in case you need a little (almost) instant gratification.
Bought For Someone Who Needed Encouraging
I Ain’t Doin’ It: Unfiltered Thoughts from a Sarcastic Southern Sweetheart by Heather Land. If you need to laugh, order this now. If you want to laugh so hard you need a Poise pad, listen to it on audio. 
The One Year Book of Hope by Nancy Guthrie
To Fight Off My Teen’s Boredom
Guitar capo and picks
Ingredients to make homemade lip balm
Paint by numbers
For Me
A high-protein, low-calorie snack with a cheesy, salty crunch. Yes, please.
I got industrious and cleaned out my car. These things helped spruce it up.
‘Cause hot flashes.
I am so over shaving cream and love how this feels and smells.
Since I’ll probably be working out at home for the foreseeable future. The 8s I ordered don’t appear to be available right now, but they have other sizes.
My phone went to electronics heaven so I needed to “outfit” my new one.
And finally, for a little summer spring in my step. My old lady feet protest any sandal but Yellow Box these days.
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How to Waste Your Time by Laurie Hess of Meditations in Motion hit the spot for me this week. Not only because I speak yoga, but because I have concluded that I don’t ever truly rest. I stink at sabbathing and I want to do better. I NEED to do better for my mental and physical health. Even when I’m watching TV, I’m doing something. Multitasking. Laurie reminded me that my worth does not come from productivity and that being still is a command of God! And she gives some serene sounding ideas to help you chill out. Thanks, Laurie!
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Checking out those shoes right now! I need some comfy (did I say comfy!) sandals. Thanks for hosting, Lauren. Just read your last post with all you “I cannot’s” too. Thank God for His grace!
I don’t thank him enough, Donna! Thanks for reading on.
Thanks – I’m a new ‘blogger’ so finding it fascinating reading the range of posts, and the online opportunities!
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Welcome to the blogosphere, Sharon. I look so forward to seeing more of you.
Wow, paint by number has come a long way since I used to do them as a 12 year old. None of them were that vibrant then. I will have to check out those snacks. I like something salty mid-afternoon and kettle chips probably aren’t the best.
Me too. I always seem to crave salty.
Thanks for sharing, Lauren. I ain’t doing it sounds like the kind of boo I want to read just now! Many blessings to you!
I give it two giant belly laughs!
Thank you for the shout-out, Lauren! And thanks for the good book recommendations. My biggest fear is that I will run out of things to read.
My pleasure. I have an incredibly long list of things to read so I’m not afraid of running out, but I am afraid of not having anything to read on me when I have a little extra time! Ha!
I love what you purchased. I could use a good laugh. Maree
That that books is just what the doctor ordered. Saying a prayer for you today to find that belly laugh.
Lots of great things, Lauren! I am going to look into these books, for sure. I have not been shopping much but still have not managed to save any money during quarantine! I think it’s because my kids are eating about 10 times more than normal and my grocery bill quadrupled! Thanks for sharing and linking up.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
I know what you mean about the grocery bill!