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On the 6th Day of Christmas: We had a snow day and ate lots of yummy food!


On the 6th Day of Christmas, we had a snow day and ate lots of yummy food (and there is another giveaway…so, read everything!)!
OK…let’s get something out there now before you start commenting…I understand that the Dallas version of a “snow day” and your version might be different.  I used to live in Detroit, remember?  I know snow.  I know real snow days…but when you live in a city that gets only a handful of icy snow days a year, we celebrate them!  Remember…we can get over 50 days of 100+ degree days a year …we should totally be celebrating these snowy days!
Our elf helped us kick off this snowy day…
…my kids just loved this (and I loved it because it was pretty simple!).
Our little Snow Day was PERFECT!  Snow Days are usually really inconvenient…they’re on a busy week day, I usually have some sort of doctor appointment scheduled, important errands, blah, blah, blah…they usually involve a lot of scrambling and such…but this one was perfection! We knew it was coming, so I grocery shopped and bought lots of goodies, it happened on a Thursday night/Friday, and we had nothing on the calendar.  All of the stars lined up!
Our snowy weather started Thursday afternoon, so after I picked the kids up from school, we headed home, changed into our comfy clothes, drank hot chocolate and watched Home Alone.  I just love this picture of my sweet boy!
On Friday morning, we woke up to snow!  The kids were so excited!
The 4 Shulls bundled up and headed outside for fun!
Some neighbor kids let us borrow their sled…so much fun!
The rent house sits on some beautiful property (it may contain a bunch of rats but it’s pretty nonetheless!).  We walked out our backyard and strolled through the paths and park.
After being outside, we needed to warm up…so, we went and got Starbucks!  First, we ran and checked on the new house…it was good!  Then, we hit the Starbucks drive-thru.  Bless those sweet baristas! 
When we got home, I was starting a load of laundry when I walked out and saw this.  She cracks me up!  Her toes must have been cold!
We decided the best way to spend our afternoon was to watch Christmas movies and make cookies!
One of our favorite cookies are Peanut Butter-Chocolate No Bake Cookies, so that’s what we whipped up!
Then, we watched more Christmas movies and had this for supper…
…my very favorite soup EVER!  My Sausage Corn Chowder will knock your slippers off!  I promise :).
Our days are usually pretty crazy…Andrew is up by 4:15, I’m up by 4:30, we work hard, run our kids around, do chores, run errands, laundry, work more, dishes, clean-up…you know, all of that stuff (plus, we’re building a house and adopting a baby…both very demanding and time consuming projects!).  So, this day was extra special because we just relaxed…and sometimes, you just have to stop and do that.
Now…you want another giveaway?  I mean really girls, isn’t this just so much fun?!?!  Sheaffer and I are having so much fun sharing our Christmas cheer (and goodies!) with all of you!  Today’s giveaway is from one of my favorite boutiques!  
I just love Milk & Honey!!  They have a great store and online boutique!
Make sure you enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win our $150 gift card.  Speaking of Milk & Honey…some of my gift ideas today come straight from it…
Double Sided Infinity Scarf, Mustard Seed Infinity Scarf, Gold Clutch,  Tri-Tone Bag,  Hooded Vest
 My favorite part about Milk & Honey Boutique…they’re so affordable!  These scarves are a great deal, I love the gold clutch and tote and that hooded vest…it looks so cozy and warm!
And then, I went a little fur crazy.
(No animals were hurt in the making of these gift suggestions…but my Visa was incredibly abused.)


I found this and fell in love…

I was looking for something else but found the perfect winter vest for any little girl…the Cozy Vest…little girls and moms will both flip over this vest!  Just wait until you see Kensington in her vest!  I love!

And don’t worry if your little girl is too big for the one above…I found others…I’m kind of obsessed now!

This one fits toddler through big girl sizes.  So stinkin’ cute!
And then there is this deer spotted one…seriously.  Stop the cuteness!  A sweet little Bambi coat!
And then…I found this faux fur coat for women…and it’s just $66 (which for outerwear is unheard of!).  Wouldn’t that be fun on New Years Eve?!?!
I just can’t stop myself…all of those plain tees we have…throw this furry vest over it!
And then, I found this cute coat that is now 50% off!  Outerwear under $40…YES!
That coat will make every boring old tee and pair of yoga pants you wear…special.
And now…a fun recipe for you!
I was craving some cheesecake…but who has time to fuss with that?!  So, I made these yummy cheesecake bites and oh my, they were so good!!  You will want to see this recipe!  Click here!

Don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter below…have a great day!!  Only 16 days until Christmas!!

Have a Merry Monday!

On the 1st Day of Christmas: I explained a lot to you and gave away a HUGE gift card!
On the 2nd Day of Christmas: I wrapped presents galore and gave away jewelry! 
On the 3rd Day of Christmas: I went for a carriage ride and spent all of my awesome Gap cash!
On the 4th Day of Christmas: I talked to you about…so many fun and festive things!
On the 5th Day of Christmas: I told you how to have your own Jammy Cocoa Christmas! 

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Comments

  4. Alaleh says

    Yay for snow days!! This teacher is huge fan 😉 we have one today and I might just have to start it off with some mixandmatchmama recipes!

  7. Morgan Mackay says

    We live in Mckinney and had the best weekend stuck inside. Our weekend also consisted of home alone, and other Christmas favorites, and baking!

  11. Anonymous says

    Thank you for the chance to win and the great gift ideas! I have bought several of them for gifts! Made the cranberry pecan cookies from early last week. they were a hit with my family!

  17. Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says

    OH MY GOODNESS! HOW DID I NOT KNOW UNTIL NOW THAT I NEED A FURRY VEST? HOW I ASK YOU? I love that white one sooooooo much! Just threw it in my cart!

  19. Julie C. says

    That picture of Smith makes my heart melt…so, so cute!! We watched Home Alone this weekend too…my kids love that movie!! Sometimes I wish our town would shut down for snow. Like you said, sometimes you just need a day to relax & spend time doing "nothing". And the picture of your sweet girl made me laugh 😉

  20. Julie C. says

    That picture of Smith makes my heart melt…so, so cute!! We watched Home Alone this weekend too…my kids love that movie!! Sometimes I wish our town would shut down for snow. Like you said, sometimes you just need a day to relax & spend time doing "nothing". And the picture of your sweet girl made me laugh 😉

  31. Anonymous says

    The cookie highlighted in today's blog looks so yummy….will you share that recipe?!!
    Glad you had a chance to relax and enjoy family time!
    And, thanks again for another awesome giveaway!

  33. Mary says

    Love snow days! We had a couple last week too! But it was about -15 below a couple mornings…without the wind chill!

  44. Tara G. says

    We are two winters out from our last cold assignment and I haven't purchased new gear for everyone, but we were able to make it work…although ours is just pure ice!

  45. Julia Banach says

    Looks like your family had the perfect snow day! And thank you for all these amazing giveways, Milk and Honey has some cute clothes!

  48. Lynn Thompson says

    Love your picks for Christmas! Love looking at your pictures of you guys making cookies! Very sweet!

  61. Darrington Ludlam says

    I've been wanting to make that sausage corn chowder since I pinned a while back ago…I know something on our menu this week! Also, those vests from Milk and Honey are really cute!

  64. Susan Humes says

    Wish I lived in the South where everything shut down for snow days 🙂 Sounds wonderful and relaxing.

  66. Erin says

    I can't wait to make that chowder…sounds delish! And the little girl I nanny for has that first fuzzy vest you posted and you're right…it's adorable!

  68. DetroitDuchess says

    I love the snow day, I can't wait until we have one, but as you know it takes a lot before they actually give us a snow day here in Detroit.

    I love the leather sweatshirts at Milk & Honey, so cute!

  69. Laura Fuller says

    LOVE the pictures. We don't get many snow days here in NC either so it's a lot of fun when they happen!

  73. Travis and Tiffany says

    I keep wishing for a snow day!! Thanks for another awesome giveaway- I would love to win!

  78. Rachel Brown says

    I made those peanut butter chocolate no bake cookies a few weeks ago and my family gobbled them up fast! So easy and delish.

  79. Liz says

    Just love this blog post. We don't get much ice in Houston but we did about three years ago and the whole city shut down. It was crazy!

  81. Anonymous says

    Snow days are the best. It is the one day I don't feel guilty for being in my pj's all day!
    Amy Konzelman

  83. kbdesign says

    I'm jealous of your snow day! I cannot wait to have one in New Jersey! I tried your recipe for that Peppermint Mocha drink that you shared the recipe not too long ago would be perfect for a chilly snow day.

  84. Tyree - Party of Five says

    I'm so glad you all got a little snow fall and that you made the most of it! It looks like a perfect day! xoxo

  85. Lauren says

    love that little fur vest! Totally understand the snow days. We live in Georgia and we treat snow the same way! Gotta love it no matter how you experience it.

  87. Ilene says

    your family's holiday traditions are the cutest!!! I love love love a fun day in relaxing with movies and hot cocoa 🙂

  89. Karen Scroope says

    I just ordered the red coat! They only had large left but its junior sizes so I'm hoping it works for me. That price was TOO GOOD!

  90. Jamie says

    Snow days are amazing. Especially when you're 35 weeks pregnant – it's a GREAT excuse to sit around and do nothing…I'm just saying…

  91. LINDSAY says

    Snow day looks so fun!! My family in Dallas felt the same way and enjoyed every second of the ice 🙂

  92. LINDSAY says

    Snow day looks so fun! My family in Dallas felt the same way and spent all day soaking up the ice and snow fun 🙂

  96. Katie says

    No snow days here in Indiana yet! Just 2 hour delays which are even better for a teacher like me. Just spent my gap cash Friday on some if your ideas. Love the blog!!

  98. Katie says

    No snow days in Indiana yet! Just 2 hour delays which are even better for a teacher like me. I spent my gap cash on some of your suggestions. Thanks!!!!

  99. Katie says

    No snow days here in Indiana yet! Just 2 hour delays which are even better for a teacher like me. Just spent my gap cash Friday on some if your ideas. Love the blog!!

  100. Slightly Askew Designs says

    You know that my family (particularly Dave)is CRAZY about your sausage potato chowder. It's the original and it's the BEST 🙂

  106. Anne Harvey says

    I've never heard of this store, but if you say it is great than I'm an instant concert. So glad you were able to enjoy your snow day with your family. Memories that will last a life time.

  114. Caroline says

    Glad you are staying warm and cozy Shay! Fun you got to get out and play! This is quite the ice storm 😉

  115. Mrs. Everything says

    Friday was GREAT, Saturday and Sunday were FUN, but I NEED this ice to melt so I can get some shopping done! And let's not even talk about how I'm stalking my mailbox PRAYING the mail lady will finally make it down our street.

  119. Elaine Welte says

    Such a perfect snow day! We were out Friday too and we are out today!!! It's been such a great weekend!

  120. Amy says

    Loving our Snow Days here in DFW. Thanks for the Cheesecake Bite recipe- I can't wait to try it!

  121. Amy says

    Loving our Snow Days here in DFW. Thanks for the Cheesecake Bite recipe- I can't wait to try it!

  125. DixieG says

    LOVE the little fur vests!! And I agree, snow days are perfect for slowing us down…I think God does that on purpose! 🙂

  126. Jill says

    Love your blog! Love Schaffer's blog! And make your recipes ALL OF THE TIME!! Oh and of course is love to win! 😉

  127. Amy Flemister says

    I LOVE snow days. Although it's nice to get back to my normal routine today. It looks like you guys enjoyed your wonderful snow days. Have a great day!

  128. Christy says

    I have said it before and I will say it again, I LOVE YOUR BLOG! Thnaks for sharing all of your ideas, recipes, etc.

  137. Micaela V says

    What a great snow day with your family! I love the gift ideas you posted today… such cute things!

  138. Stephanie Gorospe says

    I love how you spent your snow day! So cozy 🙂 That chowder sounds delicious. Definitely will need to try that soon!

  149. Katie Dacus says

    I just bought that black coat from Nordstrom! LOVE!! I was needing a coat to go over my Christmas party dress, and this will be perfect! Thanks, Shay!

  150. Farryn says

    #1 The giveaway is awesome! I love this boutique! So adorable! Also, I cannot wait to make the yummy cheesecake bars! My family will love these…and I of course love anything with sprinkles! Thanks, Shay!

  151. Anonymous says

    Hi Shay, I sent an earlier comment requesting a recipe. The picture where you.and your family are making ccokies. It just looks sooo yummy :). Thanks!!

  152. Katie Dacus says

    I just bought that black coat from Nordstrom! LOVE!! I was needing a coat to go over my Christmas party dress, and this will be perfect! Thanks, Shay!

  153. Farryn says

    First, I love the giveaway! This boutique is adorable…so many cute things! Also, I cannot wait to make the yummy cheesecake bars! My family will love these and I love anything with sprinkles! Thanks, Shay!

  155. Caitlin Brewer says

    Sounds like such a great snow day! And the Milk and Honey gift pics are so great 🙂

  156. Melissa Kling says

    You have made my nights soooo much easier now that I have found your website. I use so many of your recipes to cook dinner now! (I think all of my dinner Pinterest boards are your recipes…just made the beefy cornbread last night!) I have never found an easier website to cook from! So detailed with pictures, and little ingredients! LOVE! Thanks for keeping my family happy at dinner time, and this busy working mom happy too!!!

  157. Melissa Kling says

    You have made my nights soooo much easier now that I have found your website. I use so many of your recipes to cook dinner now! (I think all of my dinner Pinterest boards are your recipes…just made the beefy cornbread last night!) I have never found an easier website to cook from! So detailed with pictures, and little ingredients! LOVE! Thanks for keeping my family happy at dinner time, and this busy working mom happy too!!!

  159. Haley says

    Would love to win! Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🙂 thanks for hosting these giveaways

  160. Betsy says

    What a picture perfect snow day! We have today up north but I have to use it for grad school work… Next time, I'm stopping by yours!!

  164. Nicole says

    cute store!! I got a fur vest for my baby. The fur vests look so cute on baby girls!!
    LOVE love love your blog!! good luck in the building process, we just finished building a house.

  167. Sara says

    Ha, I wish that was how our snow days are. I live in MN, so we don't even GET snow days. It can snow a foot, be 20 degrees below zero, and they'll still make the kids go to school. We're tough. 🙂

  171. Annie Cox says

    I love all of your suggestions on the fur vests and coats. I am glad you were able to enjoy the ice/snow in Texas. We have snow here in Illinois but it is too cold out to even enjoy it.

  175. Melissa Kling says

    Thank you for making my nights soooo much easier! I have been using your recipes for dinner for the last few months. I think my Pinterest dinner board is all of your recipes…I just made the beefy cornbread last night! I love that the recipes show pictures, have little ingredients, and are kid friendly! Thanks for making this working mother's nights easier, and my family's tummies happier! 🙂

  180. Jen Fisher says

    I made a version of that soup/chowder Thursday night when the snow/ice storm started. It was so yummy. Thanks for sharing your elf ideas. So fun.

  182. Ansleighsmom says

    so jealous of your snow! we just got lots of rain and cold here in tn! would love this gc u guys are the sweetest!

  183. Terri Fretwell says

    Love, Love, Love your blog! You have so many great ideas and your family is adorable. Thank you!

  184. Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says

    Aww, aren't these snow days the best? Your pictures are SO sweet! Those fur vests are adorable.

  187. raimielew says

    perfect snow day! we used to flush ice cubes down the toilet and wear our pj's inside out to bed in hopes of snow days…not sure who thought that up!

  188. Anonymous says

    I love the prices of Milk and Honey boutique! I have been wanting to add a fur type vest to my wardrobe! Thanks for taking the time to do the 12 days of Christmas!!
    Sarah Chandler (sarahrchandler@gmail.com)

  189. jamie says

    AH! I'm so obsessed with all these giveaways!

    And I'm jealous of your snow day. We just got rain 🙁

  190. Michele says

    Your Orea Cheesecake Bites look delish. I am adding them to my possible cookie exchange cookie. Thanks!

  192. Lynn {A Taste of Country} says

    Your snow day sounds like the perfect laid-back day to me. You have such a sweet family!

  201. Darcy says

    {Lazy} days are just the best – and I think help remind you how thankful you are to have {busy} days that make life what it is.

  202. Brittany S says

    Another give away?! Your so awesome!! 🙂 Thanks!!
    P.S. That picture of Smith drinking his hot chocolate, is soooo precious!!

  204. Anonymous says

    Love snow days!! Just wondering if you will do an adoption and new house update soon? 🙂

  205. Jocelynn says

    Love hearing about new online stores such as this one! Excited to do some Christmas shopping.

  206. Kacey says

    I love the pink and blue scarf !
    Still waiting for our first snow day here in Boston. I can't wait!

  215. Melanie Lien says

    I love that fur vest! Also I have never heard of milk and honey but they have some super cute sweaters online!

  220. Brady Wilhelm says

    Oh, I LOVE the stuff at Milk and honey!! So cute! Excited to try the chowder! Thanks for sharing!

  223. Kait Oglesby says

    Love love love the last recipe! Also, I am on the hunt for a fur vest. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

  231. Brett says

    Those fur vests are adorable…would love those for me and my girl! Thanks for the sweet giveaway 🙂

  232. Jess says

    I am participating in a Christmas cookie swap this weekend. What are some of your favorite cookie recipes?

  241. Nicole L. says

    Do your Hunters get that waxy film and if so, how do you maintain them to prevent the waxy film?? This is the only thing stopping me from purchasing a pair…

  247. Meryll says

    great post shay!! 🙂 i love these giveaways! greetings from canada – where snow days are taller than smith!

  251. Amy says

    I would LOVE a snow day. We're still having mid-70's here in Charleston, SC. Love your blog, thanks for the give away!

  252. Beth says

    Sounds like the perfect snow day and weekend! Love that picture of your sweet one watching Home Alone, too. 🙂

  253. Whitney says

    My snow day is TODAY! Love snow days 🙂 especially as a teacher! Thanks for sending the snow my way! Super cute things from this boutique! Love the vest! 🙂 would love to win the gift card!

  262. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says

    Oh my Lord DYING over that little girls vest! I must order it for my daughter (sorry hubby, this one is non-negotiable). And that plaid coat is so fun!

  263. llotusphuong says

    So glad you guys enjoyed a perfect snow day! I love the double-sided infinity scarf, thanks for sharing!

  275. Tab & Erika says

    I'm in love with ALL those fur vests!!! Loved seeing your snow days pics! You looked WAY better on your snow day than I did on mine!!

  279. Aleessa Epstein says

    I love those fur fests Shay!!! Adorable!!!! And those cheesecake bites…oh.my.gosh they look heavenly!!

  283. ashleypalmer625 says

    Your snow day plans (or lack of them) look amazingly fun and relaxing at the same time! I can't wait for our first snow day here for the year. We had freezing rain yesterday- not nearly as much fun as snow!

  284. Kelly Stamps says

    I've never heard of this boutique. So excited to check it out!!!!! And your snow day looks wonderful! So much like ours. Only I'm on day 5 and I need starbucks or Sonic STAT!

  285. Christel Asai says

    Those infinity scarves would be make great gifts for my 11 yr old. Just yesterday she mentioned that she needed some of those.

  287. kmknowles says

    I took the plunge and began trusting your taste and opinions in clothing and went to Gap this weekend and bought not 1, but 3! of the super soft long sleeve shirts you say are your favorite! (And a sweater!) I am in love with those so I feel sure the Milk & Honey Boutique will have plenty of things I need!

  294. Lori says

    We had a great Snow day on Friday and the kids enjoyed sledding with friends. I love these days!

  295. Laura says

    Headed to the store today to pick up the ingredients for your oreo cheesecake bites. They look so nummy!

  296. Laurie S says

    Hi Shay – Looks like you had a wonderful snow day with the family! It's cold here in California but not cold enough for snow (ice, yes).

    Laurie S

  300. Julie H. Schaal says

    I love your recipes! I'm still making your pumpkin muffins (with the pudding) because I am never tired of pumpkin! Thanks for sharing!

  302. Kathy Stevens says

    That orange and blue infinity scarf would be perfect for the AU nat'l championship game!

  305. Anonymous says

    Everything looks great! Looks like a great snow day. Where I live we are having wind chill temperature of -40C. It's a cold one in Canada's Arctic.

    Florence

  309. MicahTj says

    I am a Texan living on Tulsa time and I loooove Milk and Honey! And your darling family!! Merry Christmas!

  314. Anonymous says

    Will use this Elf idea for sure. So fun! Glad you and your family had an enjoyable day. J Mo from Michigan.

  316. mcoop1125 says

    We were on a vest hunt this weekend! I guess they're really hot this year because all the places we went said they sold out on Black Friday:-(
    Thanks for another great giveaway!

  318. Anonymous says

    Such a cute store! I've never heard of it. And that chowder looks great! I'll have to try it soon since it looks like we will never be back in school with this snow/ice!
    Lindsay K

  326. Denyelle says

    I live in Detroit and hoping for a snow day soon! Love my Michigan snow days, especially as a teacher! 🙂 Would love to win! Looks like really cute clothes and lots of goodies….always looking for somewhere new to shop! Thanks for another great giveaway!!

  327. Denyelle says

    I live in Detroit and hoping for a snow day soon! Love my Michigan snow days, especially as a teacher! 🙂 Would love to win! Looks like really cute clothes and lots of goodies….always looking for somewhere new to shop! Thanks for another great giveaway!!

  330. Karla Aukerman says

    We had a snow/ice day too….and we also baked cookies, played in snow, and watched Christmas movies! This time of year is the best time to have an extra day to do fun family things!!!!

  331. Sarah Jasin says

    I love your blog! If I won I would buy Christmas presents for my 3 best friends! I can't wait to visit that boutique when I get done with finals. Also I live right by that park and I love the pictures of y'all playing in the snow!!

  334. allishaw says

    I ordering three infinity scarves you posted as soon as I am done registering for your giveaway! They are perfect for Auburn games!

  337. Heather says

    Super excited to shop Milk and Honey! Thanks for sharing your snow pictures! We miss DFW something terrible!!

    We had your spinach and artichoke ravioli last night- SO DELICIOUS!!

  347. Cara says

    Had a snow day on friday here in Cincy and spent the day baking some cinnamon rolls, cookies and chili

  358. Natalie says

    Snow days are a great idea! We all need to take a day not and then to slow down and enjoy one another. I am so glad you got to do this!

  359. sarah from the suburbs says

    I love the pic of Miss K warming up her toes…my kids did the same thing this weekend! 🙂

  362. Amber says

    The picture of Smith watching Home Alone is too cute. And after living in Texas for 2 years (I'm back in the north!) that is a lot of snow for the south! Glad you enjoyed your perfectly relaxing snow day! You don't get many of them, that's for sure. 🙂

  372. Danielle Owen says

    Hope you guys are staying safe and warm during this crazy ice weather!! Thanks again for this 12 days of Christmas series!!

  374. Anonymous says

    Love reading your blog! One of the first things I do every morning. I would love to try this little boutique. Several of my friends have been there and love it! 🙂
    Jennifer Young
    Jendi06@yahoo.com

  381. Jaren says

    I'm soooo jealous of y'all's snow day!! That is so very rare in southwest Louisiana. We would be celebrating too!

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