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It’s back to school time so that means it’s time to getting parents back on track of everything. Not going to single out that mom or dad is best because, we all have different situations. I recently asked our friends on the Candypolooza Facebook page (if you don’t already follow me, I’d love for you to!), what products they ordered from Amazon that made their lives easier. I’ve added my affiliate links to the products on Amazon and there’s a nifty giveaway at the bottom I’d love for you to enter and share.FYI: The giveaway is NOT sponsored by a brand, it’s me giving back to you for being a part of the fun here at Candypolooza.com. I truly appreciate you! Also the links to Amazon products are my affiliate link if you purchase I’ll make a little money. 

The Better To See You With 

Let’s be real for me it’s all about automation. Staying on task and getting things done is what makes me productive as a busy mom. Being able to see clearly is key for me. I know what you are thinking- your glasses are you kidding me? No it’s these nifty little things! 


It truly is the little things that make it all come together. I have a cloth on my desk, in the bathroom, and in my purse. And Ezra has my extras in his room because he uses them as capes for his legos. Yes I get mad when I find them! LOL Oh and here’s a tip for you too- Use these cloths to clean your camera lens on your phones! There’s nothing more annoying than smudgy or cloudy pictures because your lens isn’t clean. 

Speaking of seeing, our friend Cindy mentioned reading glasses! Have you ever checked Amazon for reading glasses? Umm YES! And here’s the awesome thing, you can get packs of more than one pair. Gone are the days when you are searching for that one pair of glasses. Grab a pack for a great price. Click on the image to take you to the reading glasses of your choice!

Photo Credit: Amazon.com

Selfcare

The skin is our largest organ and we must take care of it. One of the things we mothers and fathers do is neglect ourselves. My friend Pam shared this product with us as her must-have. While you are thinking- how can this help me be more productive?! It’s preventative. Take the time to take care now and you’ll have fewer issues with aging. 


It’s made with organic shea butter! And reading the reviews, it’s a phenomenal product. It’s been added to my cart! Take care of your skin friends! 

Are you in the market for a good moisturizer? I am always looking to try different types to see which one works best for my combination skin. Is it just me or does our skin constantly change as we get older? Enough already. Thanks to Nicole for sharing her favorite skin care with us. 


Staying Connected

Surely you didn’t think this post would be without electronic devices that make our lives easy did you?! Of course not! Aimeee shared her favorite item that she recently purchased on Amazon. Click on the image to choose your charging cables. 

I honestly cannot recommend these enough. They are longer and last longer than the manufacturer ones you get in the packages with your new phone. 

You know what I’ll be talking about when it comes to electronics .. yep you guessed it Alexa! She’s a total super tool for me, I use her daily and my kids now use her on their kids Echo Dot. I’ve got another Echo Dot I’ll be setting up in my kitchen or bedroom- can’t decide just yet. My friend Tiffany would agree that Alexa is fantastic! I think she may have hers set up to help around the house too! Impressive! 

Photo credit: Bestbuy.com

Make sure to click on the image above to check out all of the amazing Alexa products by Amazon. 

You know what else can be controlled via Alexa.. this fabulous Shark ionRobot recommened by our friend Mandy. I have been trying to convience the hubs on one of these badboys, he’s not sold on it yet. But I’ll break him down eventually. Make sure to click on the image to check it out and read the reviews. 

Pretty awesome right? Great list of things. We order a bevy of items due to our duty station being underwhelming when it comes to retail stores. 

Here’s a few other items that help make life easier:






Now for the GIVEAWAY!

Photo Credit: Amazon.com Click on image for echo dot information! Currently on sale for $29.99!

HOW TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

  1. Leave a comment below telling me what product have you ordered from Amazon that makes your life easier. 
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

Giveaway starts: Tuesday, August 27th, 2019

Giveaway ends: Sunday, September 22th at 11:59pm EST 

Amount of Winners: 1

Prize 1: One (1) winner will win: Amazon echo dot 3rd gen (valued at $49.99)

How to Enter: You can enter the giveaway daily by following the How to Enter Giveaway rules above.

Prize fulfillment: Winner’s will have 24 hours to respond to email and prizes will be shipped within 6-8 weeks of prize notification. Please make sure to check spam mail or include info at candypo.com in your contacts to avoid missing the winning email. 

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! 

Candy

 

 

 

 

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  2. Alicia Gasparovic says

    One of my favorite purchases has been a canvas utility tote. I used it all summer to carry all our towels, waters, and snacks to the pool. I’ve also used it on market days and at the grocery store. I can’t imagine life without one now!

  3. Sara Campbell says

    I bought a wallet that has like 30 card slots so now I can carry all of my cards with me instead of a few.

  9. Jacqui Odell says

    I ordered an alexa for my kids! I love it!! I want one more for upstairs than I think we would have the perfect set up.

  28. Darlene Carbajal says

    Haven’t gotten anything from Amazon that has made my life easier… but, I really want an air fryer!

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  68. Laura says

    I purchased an Amazon Fire TV Stick recently. We don’t have cable so it’s been great having free apps for movies, TV shows, and music. We were using my husband’s Xbox to play Amazon Prime videos on our TV.

  78. Allyson Tice says

    THe product on Amazon that I ordered was BENTO boxes! They make my daily lunches for my kiddos a breeze!

  84. Aimee Richard says

    Ordered the phone charging cords and love them! Instagram: musiclady72, twitter: @sunshn151 are my social media platforms. I also subscribed to your page and on facebook =) My friends have the echo dot and they are enjoying it. I don’t own one yet. =)

  91. Carolsue says

    Here is the name of the page that I left a comment on:
    Lunch in Little Rock at Three Fold Noodles + Dumpling Co.

  92. ae minx says

    A bought a motorized vacuum and I love it. Perfect for cleaning under the bed and getting under the sofa

  93. Sandra Preti says

    The item I ordered was a lightning charger and a backup charger–both life changing for when you’re on the go!

  100. Amber Cheras says

    I’ve recently purchased the Google pixel from Amazon which helps to stay organized and keep in touch with family.

  105. Amy Tebow says

    I order so much from amazon it makes my life so much easier. I don’t have to hunt for exactly what I need and generally their prices can’t be beat. Lately I have ordered my office chair and carpet mat to go underneath. Not having to go out and search for these saves me so much time!

  107. Leah Shumack says

    My nearest Walmart is 45 minutes away and we have a local grocery store but it’s high priced for the non everyday items that people need. So something like Drano or stationary supplies are way more expensive there. Those little things are what I order off from Amazon – like I’m out of it but have no plans to be near Walmart soon so next Amazon order it’s in my cart!

  113. Audrey Stewart says

    I ordered a leaf blower from Amazon. It came right before Hurricane Dorian whisked by. I live in Charleston, SC and we got a lot of wind and rain.

  123. Stephanie says

    Something I’ve ordered off of Amazon that has made my life easier is a basic french press. It is so much quicker and easier to make a great cup of coffee.

  127. Jenny S says

    I have ordered the longer charging cords from Amazon and they do really help when a plug in is farther away.

  129. Trish says

    The product that makes my life easier is a sound machine that makes nature sounds so I can sleep better!

  131. Annmarie Weeks says

    I buy a lot of household products on Amazon. Makes my life easier to have them delivered instead of having to bring them home from the store. I always get my dishwasher tabs from Amazon…and our toilet paper.

  137. Julie says

    I have purchased lately some raised galvanized steel garden beds…We love them so easy to get to and pick our fresh veggies…

  156. Katy says

    I love a mineral water from Mexico that’s not easy to find where I live. I now get cases ordered and delivered right to my door via Amazon!