Splurge or Save Thursday: Oil-Free Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 15

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Even though I have a ton of skincare samples that I’ve slowly collected from Sephora orders, I haven’t been in a hurry to try any of the high-end moisturizers because I’m sticking with my budget option: this SPF 15 moisturizer from Neutrogena. 

I’ve been using this product for years, and I’m very happy with it. I never go out in any season without sun protection on my face (I’m not great about remembering to include my neck — need to get better about that!), and this product is lightweight, oil-free, non-greasy, and fragrance-free. (Well, it definitely has a sunscreen-y scent, but it’s not super strong.) And it’s definitely popular — with more than 2,000 reviews at Amazon, the vast majority are 5-star. 

The moisturizer is $9.58 at Amazon (with an extra $1.25 off applied at checkout) and $9.99 at Target and is also available at drugstores, etc. The 4-oz. bottle lasts a long time. Oil-Free Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 15

Sales of note for 9.10.24

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Kid/Family Sales

  • Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
  • Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
  • J.Crew Crewcuts Extra 30% off sale styles
  • Old Navy – 40% off everything
  • Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs

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Thanks for the earlier post today!

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What did y’all do at the 1-2 year old stage with Christmas trees? I’m leaning towards not having one this year but my husband is disappointed by that idea. Our house is too small to baby-gate all around the tree. Maybe we get a wreath or a table tree as a compromise?

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We’ve been sending kiddo to preschool throughout the fall because his class is pretty small (6 kids) and we know the families, the kids and teachers all wear masks. I just learned that another family is planning to travel by plane to a hotspot for Thanksgiving. I’ve asked the director whether they plan to do anything about this but UGH, I don’t want to have to pull my kid out for 2 weeks to be safe just because another family is taking a trip. Preschool is pretty much the only risk we are taking and all of a sudden it feels like a much bigger one.

Any recommendations on how to purge toys? I have a hard time letting go. Any advice greatly appreciated!!

Is the current 50% off and free shipping on cards as good as it gets? Or should I wait until black friday?
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