Oh hey there Friday! I’m happy to see you! #nothinglikeathreedayweekendforthewin
I haven’t done a Friday Favorites post in several weeks…so today, I have a whole assortment of randomness to share with you. Annnnnd…since I figure no one will be reading blogs on Monday (JULY 4TH!), I’m going to leave this post up through then and catch ya on Tuesday.
Happy July 4th friends! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend celebrating!
Okay…I’m going to kick us off on a really random note. Have any of you used Ancestry.com? I know. This sounds like a paid commercial but it’s seriously not! See back on our trip, Andrew started talking about where his family came from (he thought Germany but wasn’t 100% sure), so when we came home, he signed up and started researching his family through Ancestry’s website and was totally obsessed with it. So… I decided to sign up and find my roots too…and now, we’re all hooked. My parents and both sets of my grandparents have been sucked in as well (we’re all working together on the tree I created for my side of the family). It’s insane. I’m going to have to hire a babysitter and sit in front of my computer for like a week to get my roots as far back as I can (Adam? Eve? I’m going to try.) So, if you’ve ever been tempted, let me tell you…it’s addicting. (It’s also super cool and crazy informative.)
This is just one little pic that I screenshot. They have actual photographs of grave sites for many of my relatives. So fun to see all of it unfold so quickly in front of my eyes! For all of you interested in your roots, the Shulls are big fans!
So, I’m going to name my June Book Review a favorite this week for two reasons: first, I thought I was the only one who didn’t enjoy The Castaways, so it made me feel better to know that you didn’t either. Annnnd you guys offered up some really good suggestions (again). I love reading books with you girls! If you missed this post, don’t forget to check back and read the comments for other suggestions!
Um…this is random…but check Gap’s website all weekend long. I’m pretty sure they’ll go 40% off in honor of July 4th and we’d hate to miss that. I was looking on there last week and look what I ordered…
I ordered the pink romper but it comes in many other colors! I’m using it as a pool cover up. Score!
A few weeks ago, I made this Nars lip pencil in Sex Machine a favorite and well, I found its partner a la gloss…
They match, right? Super good combo…lip liner and a nice little gloss. I felt proud of myself. The gloss is called Baby Doll…
…a match made in heaven :).
This week, Ashby and I were at speech therapy when her therapist asked me if I wanted to see the coolest pens ever.
Uh, yeah.
They’re gel pens THAT ERASE. What? Yes. They write like a normal gel pen and then erases completely. We were like two middle school girls squealing over colorful pens that erase. I mean…if that’s not a Friday Favorite then I just don’t know what is!
I took a close up of the brand so that I could order them online. She told me to check Amazon and sure enough, they were there! They make ballpoint pens too…but I loved her gel pens (she let me scribble and erase for kicks). I bought them right here.
This week’s What’s Up Wednesday included this maxi and since it’s July 4th weekend, I thought we should repeat it as a red and blue fave…
I bought red and navy stripe but it comes in four other colors/patterns as well. It’s a favorite this week for sure!
With my favorite wedges, of course ;).
And I couldn’t wrap up this week without all of my red, white and blue recipes. Friends, this weekend, I have your food covered! From appetizers to sides, main dishes on the grill and of course dessert…it’s quite festive over on my food post. You can see all of the yummy (and always simple!) recipes HERE.
That wraps up this week’s edition of Friday Favorites. I hope you guys enjoy your weekend. As much as I love to travel and see the world, there is no place like home…and this weekend, I’m excited to celebrate our sweet country.
See you TUESDAY!
Casey says
I love ancestry.com and I’ve been traveling to all of the countries my ancestors came from for the past few years. Did you do the DNA test? That’s what got me started.
Mix and Match Mama says
I haven’t done the DNA step yet…but maybe I will. I AM HOOKED!
Lynn says
Do it… We just bought them when they were on sale for Father’s Day. No results, yet, but can’t wait. One tip, only buy one or two for you and Andrew, first. When they come, there’s an offer online for you to share with others for a discount.
Regine Karpel says
Have a great weekend Shay.
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Stephanie Spring says
That romper! Ah! Love, love, love!
Heather Delehant says
My father in law did the DNA test and it was really interesting…he thought he was Irish for his whole life and he was only about 10% Irish. He was so disappointed…lol!
Narci says
So fun!! I love that pink romper on you! Adorable!! Also, gel pens that erase–oh my word! I need those in my life!! Happy weekend, girl!! Xoxo
Gina says
I need that maxi dress……looking it up now. Happy July 4th Weekend!
Tammy says
Those pens are fabulous ! I love that gloss called Baby Doll ! Have a wonderful 4th,
Erika Slaughter says
Tab did that ancestory thing a while back-and he felt the same way. He was crazy hooked and spending all his spare time looking up his people!
Lizzie says
I’m struggling with Castaways! Ugh! But I will finish! I love all your festive recipes!
Sheaffer Sims says
You are so cute in that romper! I might need one of those for myself! And that liner and gloss combo looks like perfection!
Megan {LettingInTheLightBlog.com} says
Three of your 4th of July recipes are already on the menu for our lake weekend. Black bean dip, sweet potato fries and peach gorgonzola burgers. Apparently great minds think (about holiday food) alike!
Kelly says
Be careful with the gel pens! I left my planner in my car and everything was erased! They use heat to do the erasing and the sun caused all of my appointments and info to erase!
Mix and Match Mama says
No way?!?! Good to know!
Sandy says
If you put your planner in the freezer, it’ll all come back! Sounds ridiculous, but it works. 🙂
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
I love the lip gloss pictured! I love a great pink for summer. Have a great long weekend!
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Natalie Clark says
Obsessed with that romper!! Would you mind telling me what size you ordered? With rompers (because of the buttocks region) I never know whether to order a small or extra small.
Mix and Match Mama says
I ordered small!
Sara Fehrenbacher says
I love your new pink romper- We spend most of our summer boating, and I am always game for a cotton, comfy, light swim cover! I also love your new blog layout. Very sleek, and easy to navigate between your two posts each day. I like that your readers can look at past posts much easier now. I hope this is the weekend that you get to become an Auntie again!! Happy 4th of July!
Amber Walker says
Ancestry.com is a true addiction for me. I have a degree in history and researching things is my love language 🙂 Those pens are a staple in the planner/journal community. The ink does disappear if you, say, leave your planner, etc. in a hot car. And by hot car I mean like Texas/Arizona hot car (I know you live in Texas). If that happens, just put the planner or paper in a freezer and the ink should re-appear!!
Chasity Reeves says
Ancestry will take over your life!:) It is fascinating though. I have found a lot of cool info but also dead ends and then that makes you crazy!! Happy 4th!
Jenny Null says
I ordered the romper a couple of weeks ago when they were having 40% off and I love it. It will be the perfect beach cover up. It is very easy to get on and off. I usually wear a small, and the small fit, but I liked the way the medium fit better since it was going to be a cover up.
I just got started reading Elin Hilderbrand and I think I will steer clear of Castaways for now!
Have a great 4th!!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
Have to check out the lipgloss and look through your book reviews for my next Elin Hilderbrand book, although I know it won’t be The Castaways ;-). Happy 4th of July!
Raven says
Oh my goodness, that romper as a cover-up is TOO cute!!! And love your new site 🙂
gail wilson says
New to your blog; I found it through Miss Sheaffer! Love your read recommendations (and Nars gloss idea!)
Book-wise, do you prefer paper or a Kindle? We have three E-readers at home, but I still prefer lugging a ‘real’ book on vacay!
Mix and Match Mama says
I prefer paper. I know I should probably get with the times…but I love holding a book!
Mary Coltrin says
I love ancestry!!! I was able to connect with relatives across the globe and share information. It is so cool to discover your heritage and who came before you. Love it! My daughter got on and printed off a fan chart of all of our relatives and she circled all the women and wrote “women I want to be like”. It was the cutest thing.
Andrea says
How is the length on that maxi? i am 5’9″ & worry it will be too short.
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought the petite size (I’m 5’2″), so the regular should be great for you!
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
Love all your faves…have the very best weekend, friend!! xo
jennibell says
OK, love, love, love the new blog design!!! But. . .here’s the thing. . .I usually only have time to read on Saturday mornings. . .so I catch up from the entire week on Saturday (I know today is Friday — I’m trying to catch up for two weeks right now. . .you know how it is. . .). Anyway, there’s no “previous post” button — or, more accurately, not one that I could find so I kept having to go back to “home” to find “the next post”. . .probably won’t read about your trip simply because it is too much navigating. But maybe that’s just me and I’m lazy or just can’t see (VERY possible) a navigation button. Anyway. . .got your WUW, Book Review, FF, and LL so feel I’m fairly caught up with the Shay’s for now 🙂
Happy 4th of July to you and yours!!!
Clareio says
Word of warning with erasable pens…. they have a tendency to erase themselves if you leave the paper in a warm place (like on a radiator or by a fire) so don’t use them for recording super important things you want to keep forever!
Katie says
I read your blog as soon as I get to work. It encourages me more to go to work because I know i have your blog to look forward to.
Thank you for everything. I have used many of the products you have recommended and all of them are great. Every Saturday I make my boyfriend one of your bunt cakes because they are so fun.
You are truly an inspiration and I hope to be a great mom like you one day!
-Katie Stuen
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
Our local library has an awesome geneology section! My mom and I researched my dad’s side of the family all the way back to the Canary Islands! It was so cool!
Natalie says
You need one of these fabulous scripture coloring books my friend just released for those fun pens!
https://www.amazon.com/Things-Above-Coloring-Scripture-Verses/dp/1534805982/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467235301&sr=8-1&keywords=things+above+darcy+danson
Melinda says
I must be living under a rock for two reasons: I’ve never owned anything Caslon and even crazier, I have never ordered anything from Nordstrom’s. SO, I thought I’d give both a whirl. I ordered 5 new Caslon shirts from Nordstrom’s and I am in love! The funny thing is, only one shirt showed up so far and it feels amazing. I can’t wait for the others to get here!
Kristy says
Love reading your blog…just wanted to say be cautious with the erasing gel pens! My husband works for a Japanese company and we use them all the time. We used one to sign our mortgage papers and left them in the car and the heat and sunlight erased our signatures! And I wrote a check to someone and she left in her car in the sun and it erased…she thought I was pranking her! It’s actually kinda funny, but something I thought was worth mentioning. Have a happy fourth!
Nikki says
Recently started reading your blog and I’m hooked! Bought the gap romber and loved it so much I ordered 2 other colors! It’s so soft and comfortable! Thanks for the recommendation!