{"id":1562,"date":"2015-12-31T16:48:48","date_gmt":"2015-12-31T21:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/?p=1562"},"modified":"2016-01-01T10:17:52","modified_gmt":"2016-01-01T15:17:52","slug":"2015-in-review-amazon-purchases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/2015-in-review-amazon-purchases\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 in Review \u2014 Amazon Purchases"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"case\"<\/p>\n

Jan 30<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Google Nexus 6 Synthetic Leather Smartphone Sleeve.<\/p>\n

This case was listed at 1\u00a2 in order to get reviews, but it wasn’t worth it. Too much hassle to pull out of the sleeve. My phone is massive and easy to drop. I’ve busted\u00a0the screen\u00a02x and it costs $350 to replace.<\/p>\n

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\"41ZlRui-Z8L\"<\/p>\n

Jan 30<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0ExOfficio Men’s Give-N-Go Brief<\/a><\/p>\n

Terrible,\u00a0tight. Supposed to be travel underwear that dry quickly, but they don’t “breathe” and cause more odor than they prevent. Hate wearing these, but have kept them for those days that I’ve been too lazy to get my laundry done. Maybe I’ll travel somewhere and need to wash my underwear in the sink next year too! I’m definitely on the lookout for a great fitting underwear. When I find them I’ll buy 18 pairs.<\/p>\n

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\"scissor\"<\/p>\n

Jan 30<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Martha Stewart Crafts Fringe Scissors<\/a><\/p>\n

Thought these would be handy to have around the house to cut up sensitive documents like a miniature paper shredder, but I hardly ever use them.\u00a0We used them to cut herbs a couple times.<\/p>\n

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\"stapler\"<\/p>\n

Feb 23 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Sparco Long Reach Stapler<\/a><\/p>\n

Needed a stapler and figured I’d get a long reach one in case I ever wanted to make a booklet or something. I had one years ago, but I think Kelly has it, or I left it at Todd Oldham’s office. I’ve not made any booklets, but I did staple at least 10 things.<\/p>\n

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\"paper\"<\/p>\n

Feb 23 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Georgia-Pacific Standard 92 Multipurpose Paper<\/a><\/p>\n

~700\u00a0\/ 1500\u00a0sheets\u00a0remaining.<\/p>\n

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\"almonds\"<\/p>\n

Feb 23 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Madi K’s Whole Natural Almonds, 1-Ounce Bags (Pack of 48)<\/a><\/p>\n

I’m always on the lookout for good office snacks. Got these single serve nuts because I would eat a\u00a0whole can of nuts the same day I got it. Now I get raw cashews because they don’t taste that good and I won’t binge on them too much.<\/p>\n

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\"book\"<\/p>\n

Mar 1 \u2014<\/strong> Dissident Gardens<\/a><\/p>\n

Set in the neighborhood I live in. Started reading it 3x but haven’t made it past 20 pages. I am not very good at reading books anymore and I’m trying to decide if that’s a problem or not.<\/p>\n

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\"granola-bars\"<\/p>\n

Apr 13 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Kashi Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Almond and Sea Salt with Chia<\/a><\/p>\n

Studio snacks. I got a bunch of granola bars and kinda gained some weight. I think it’s because I’d eat like 3 at a time. No more granola bars.<\/p>\n

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\"pens\"<\/p>\n

Apr 13 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Pentel Sign Pen, Fiber-Tipped, Black Ink<\/a><\/p>\n

My favorite pens! They make big fat lines that look way more important and artsy.<\/p>\n

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\"staples\"<\/p>\n

Apr 13<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Swingline Staples<\/a><\/p>\n

That long stapler did not come with staples :\/<\/p>\n

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\"batt\"<\/p>\n

Apr 13 \u2014\u00a0AA AAA Battery Charger with and 4 Pack AA Rechargeable Batteries\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Things that need batteries: bluetooth keyboard\u00a0and\u00a0trackpad, swiffer, tv remote.<\/p>\n

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\"4hb\"<\/p>\n

Apr 21 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0The 4 Hour Body<\/a><\/p>\n

Thought maybe this would have some secrets to being healthy and buff that didn’t require working out or dieting. Takeaways that I’ve sort of incorporated: Kettlebells, eating a protein only breakfast w\/in 30min of waking up (sometimes). Maybe someday I’ll pick it up again and add some more gems to my regimens.<\/p>\n

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\"22book\"<\/p>\n

Apr 25 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n

Skimmed. Can’t recall any of the laws.<\/p>\n

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\"applebees\"<\/p>\n

May 5 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Applebee’s Gift Card<\/a><\/p>\n

Birthday gift for Mom.<\/p>\n

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\"scok\"<\/p>\n

Aug 2 \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Paisley Pattern Sock<\/a><\/p>\n

An option for my wedding day. Didn’t end up wearing this pair. Kinda too small.<\/p>\n

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\"51WnKvWH23L._SL1000_\"<\/p>\n

Aug 2 \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Contour Memory Foam Pillow<\/a><\/p>\n

My neck had been bothering me. How often do you throw away pillows?<\/p>\n

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\"pocket-square\"<\/p>\n

Aug 2 \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Woven White Paisley Pocket Square<\/a><\/p>\n

For wedding day.<\/p>\n

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\"sock2\"Aug 2 \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Paisley Dress Socks<\/a><\/p>\n

Wore this pair on wedding day.<\/p>\n

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\"shorts\"<\/p>\n

Aug 2 \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>Men’s Running Short<\/a><\/p>\n

This color was a bit cheaper and I found out why \u2014 it’s flesh color and it looks like your pants-less. Esha gets real made when I wear them.<\/p>\n

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\"no-sho\"<\/p>\n

Aug 2 \u2014\u00a0<\/strong>8 Pack No Show Liner Fake Socks<\/a><\/p>\n

You can never have enough no show socks! These are decent ones. I think they’re Korean and they run pretty small, which is an asset when you’re not showing your socks off.<\/p>\n

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\"phne\"<\/p>\n

Aug 2 \u2014<\/strong> Nexus 6 Armband<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t really use this.\u00a0My phone is too big to run with.<\/p>\n

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\"embosser\"<\/p>\n

Aug 2 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Personalized Custom Logo Embosser Seal<\/a><\/p>\n

Got the\u00a0doodl club<\/a> logo turned into an embosser. Very pleased w\/ this.<\/p>\n

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\"scanner\"<\/p>\n

Sep 25 \u2014<\/strong> Scanner<\/a><\/p>\n

I guess I needed to scan something? Wish it was wifi compatible.<\/p>\n

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\"shorts\"<\/p>\n

Sep 25 \u2014<\/strong> Men’s Running Short<\/a><\/p>\n

The logic is that if I keep buying running stuff, I’ll guilt myself into running. Not sure that I’ve worn these yet.<\/p>\n

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\"71MXSiV7MmL._SL1500_\"<\/p>\n

Sep 25 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Titanium Straight Scissors<\/a><\/p>\n

Was attracted to the copper-y color. These are scissors for my office.<\/p>\n

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\"allenwrench\"<\/p>\n

Sep 25 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Fold-Up Hex Keys<\/a><\/p>\n

Needed to remove the arms from my office chair. I thought I’d lost my other set, but it was in my ratchet and socket case. I can’t believe I own as many tools as I do considering I have very limited use for them.<\/p>\n

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\"probiotics\"<\/p>\n

Oct 23<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Probiotics<\/a><\/p>\n

I was asked to buy and review this for my day job.<\/p>\n

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\"stay-flat\"<\/p>\n

Oct 23<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Self-Seal Stay Flat Mailers<\/a><\/p>\n

Used for sending samples of dood club. Feel like I should be mailing eveyone’s with these heavier mailers, but they’re expensive, and cost another dollar to mail. I’m already losing money on each one I send out as is! I’ve only had one complaint about them arriving bent up, so hopefully they ship w\/o too much damage.<\/p>\n

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\"dustpan\"<\/p>\n

Oct 23<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0OXO Good Grips Dustpan and Brush Set<\/a><\/p>\n

So hard to find a dustpan that is flat to the ground. I think maybe I will try to sharpen the edge somehow.<\/p>\n

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\"color-pencils\"<\/p>\n

Oct 23 \u2014\u00a0Crayola 36ct Colored Pencils<\/a><\/p>\n

Colored sounds racist to me :\/<\/p>\n

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\"toner\"<\/p>\n

Oct 23 \u2014 Toner<\/a><\/p>\n

For my printer! I print off a list of what I need to do at the end of the day, so I’ll have it ready for me the next morning. It’s like my own personal assistant telling me what I need to do.<\/p>\n

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\"usb\"<\/p>\n

Oct 23 \u2014 32GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive<\/a><\/p>\n

Nice to have around.<\/p>\n

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\"books\"<\/p>\n

Nov 18 \u2014 The Field<\/a>, Games People Play<\/a>, The Trusted Advisor<\/a>, Blue Ocean Strategy<\/a>, How to Be Funny<\/a>, Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes<\/a>…<\/p>\n

My favorite amazon non-fiction ‘hack’ is that most books are on there used for 1\u00a2 + 3.99 s&h. I add books to my wishlist whenever I see some dumb “smartest book” or reccomendations list. Then I either find a lecture on youtube by the author or longform podcast. If I can’t find one of those, I’ll buy the book. BUT … like I said earlier, I think maybe I can’t read anymore.<\/p>\n

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\"mic\"<\/p>\n

Nov 30 \u2014\u00a0USB Microphone<\/a>, Wind Screen<\/a><\/p>\n

I’ve been thinking of starting up my podcast again. I was pretty excited to get this, but it’s too good and picks up tons of white noise in my office. I gotta spend some time to figure out how to make it clean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jan 30 \u2014\u00a0Google Nexus 6 Synthetic Leather Smartphone Sleeve. This case was listed at 1\u00a2 in order to get reviews, but it wasn’t worth it. Too much hassle to pull out of the sleeve. My phone is massive and easy to drop. I’ve busted\u00a0the screen\u00a02x and it costs $350 to replace. Jan 30 \u2014\u00a0ExOfficio Men’s … Continue reading 2015 in Review \u2014 Amazon Purchases<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[8],"class_list":["post-1562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-shopping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1562","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1562"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1562\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1605,"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1562\/revisions\/1605"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/mattcassity.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}