It’s the first Friday in March!!!
Even though it’s not exactly supposed to be warm here today, the sun is going to pop out and that has me in the springtime mood. (The weather has been so dark, cold and rainy lately!) I love the cozy days of winter, but seriously…it’s March now. I’m ready for shorts and sunlight. Anyone else? I have my faux tan and lots of optimism about my weekend 😉 . Ha! I know what you’re thinking…it’s too early for bright and sunny stuff, but listen friends, my heart is ready. I’m ready for SUNSHINE! So, today’s favorites are for those of you craving sunshine too, that live in warmer weather, are planning ahead or have spring break plans sending you someone warm. Spring is the theme today!
Just like every Friday, I’m linking up with three of my best girl friends, Andrea, Erika and Narci today and sharing my favorite spring things. Because…if I talk about it, the weather will change, right?! Happy Friday, friends!
You know that we’re bow heads over here. My cousin Casey owns One Stop Bow Shop PLUS she sells Matilda Jane, so it’s the double whammy of matching your clothes to your bows 😉 .
Right now, Casey is having a big March sale through the ninth! You get 30% off PLUS you earn Bowbucks to spend later!
You can find her spring bows and Matilda Jane stuff HERE. Plus, you can find those cute shoes HERE.
I love the look on Ashby’s face here. She is like “I’m so over her right now.”. Hahahaha!
I love my little bow heads!!
I got a lot of questions about my workout wear when I posted this pic…
…last week on my Working Out at Home post. I wear workout wear a lot over here. When I get home for the day (and know I’m not really going out again), I change into workout stuff because it’s so much easier to “play” when I’m already dressed for the occasion (more about that HERE ). I would say that I buy 98% of my workout stuff from Athleta (and the same goes for my swimsuits!). This time of year, when the weather starts to get warmer, is when I grab the most stuff from there. You can find the top tee that you see HERE (the back is super cute!!) and the pants are HERE. Speaking of Athleta swim…
Here is one of my favorite suits with the cutest romper cover up, a floppy beach hat and sandals that I LOVE (they come in multiple colors too!).
Want to hear something so sad?
Over the summer, we accidentally left this on a plane…
Ugggggggggggggggggggg.
I guess it’s a wonder that we make it off with all the kids, right? Something/one is bound to be left behind…and it was my tote (the center one, my grandmother and Kensington’s totes are flanking mine).
I hope someone with the initials SLS found it 😉 .
So, a few weeks ago, I decided it was time to replace it…but when I got on the site, I convinced myself to get a bigger tote for the pool instead…
We use our pool bag every single day and after three years, mine is pretty gross, so I bought this one. I feel like I can use it for many, many things, but pool will be number one. If you need a bright and happy tote, you can design your own HERE. The top tote (that we left behind) can be found HERE and the bigger bag HERE.
And wrapping up this week…
…I have 22 Festive St. Paddy’s Day Recipes for you! Whether you need breakfast, dinner or a sweet treat, I have you covered. Looking for beer recipes? Done. Rainbow recipes? Got ’em! All things green, Irish cream or mint chocolate? YES! See them all HERE.
Have a wonderful weekend, friends! See you Monday!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
The matching outfits of Ashby and Madeley are so adorable! Love the red dresses with the big bows! 🙂 ❤️
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Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
I’m with you Shay, I’m ready for the sunshine too! I’ve been using those tanning wipes to get some faux color and I’m ready to get outside! How did I miss that cute beach romper at Loft?! Have a great weekend!
xo
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Rebecca L Brittain says
Oh no!! I hate that you left your tote on the plane and no one turned it in. Makes me sick to my stomach. But your new one is cute.
And I officially must have that adorable beach romper and swim suit. I never thought to look at Athleta for anything for than work out stuff…which they do very well with! Such cute stuff.
XO
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Sheaffer Sims says
That romper and that tote! I love them!
Marla says
How is the sizing for these two totes? Can you use them as your purse for airlines/then to the beach? Looking for one bag to carry when we go on our weddingmoon.
Mix and Match Mama says
The tote I lost would be better for a purse size. The new one is very big…better for traveling, maybe a big work/school bag…but probably too big for a purse.
Lauren Kissick says
I’ve never been more ready for Spring weather!
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Sarah says
Such a bummer about the tote!!!! Love the new one, though!! We are headed the beach in less than a month so I think a good, quality tote is a must 🙂
Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
-Sarah http://www.thefrugalmillionaireblog.com
Narci Dreffs says
That romper is the cutest thing ever! We are so ready for warm weather!
Shannon Molenburg says
Oh noooo!!! Lost items on planes are the worst! I’m hopeful some good Samaritan will turn it in. So sorry!
I absolutely love the romper! I need a good cover-up of some sort for summer instead of just a towel over my suit!
And of course I love how Ashby and Madeley match clothes- makes me wish I had a sister growing up!
Alexis deZayas says
I’m totally all about spring right now too!! I was just looking at the Athleta magazine last night and saw that top!
Mix and Match Mama says
That magazine is so inspiring, right?!
Angela says
Love the workout clothes!!!! Can you share what tank you are wearing underneath that adorable Athleta top? Thanks Shay!!!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s a white Athleta tank, but I didn’t see it in stock any more.
Erin Port says
Oh no about your tote 🙁 but we left all of our charging cords on the plane…the little bag slipped right out of the big bag so I can relate. I am so ready for spring and sunshine over here!!! xoxo ERIN
Elle says
I want that romper!
Ashby looks adorable with her missing tooth!
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Rachel says
Greetings from sunny FL! It’s definitely spring here and everything is in full bloom! Pack up the new cute tote and come visit 🙂
Kelly Brown says
I LOVE Athleta clothes. I get almost all of my workout clothes from there. They’re expensive but worth it. The leggings/tights are SOOOO soft and comfortable. And I’m so in love with little Ashby and Madely!!! Gosh, they’re adorable!
Sara says
Shay, do you have the link to your cousins Matilda Jane shop? Your girls clothes are always so cute!!
Mix and Match Mama says
You can get to her trunk show from the One Stop Bow Shop website!!
Kelly says
It’s snowing in PA this morning so bring on all the Spring!
Julie says
I’m so worried about what was IN the tote! I hope you didn’t lose good books, or prized make-up. I once left my purse behind on a vacation and we had to drive 45 minutes back to grab it. And we got a speeding ticket! I agree, with three kids something is always bound to be left behind. Hoping you get some sunshine soon. Here in Boston we have a little Nor-easterner! 🙁
Mix and Match Mama says
Thankfully, it was stuff like wipes, magazines, and such. I think that’s why we forgot it, it didn’t have any necessities in it.
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
Love that K has her own Barrington tote!!! She is just the cutest, adored yesterday’s post about her!! xo
Lauren says
Happy Friday! I bought a new pool bag from SCOUT last summer and I love it. They have a variety of shapes/sizes/patterns so you’re bound to find one that’s right for you.
Bri Bliss says
A quality pool bag is a summer must! Even in New York I use mine almost every day – not mention on all of the trips we take! Are you worried about the leather on the pool deck though? That’s my only concern, my kids get in ours all of the time & I know it will end up on the ground at some point.
Kaci says
I’ve been looking forward to you posting a spring post. This made my heart happy! A great start to a great sunny weekend. xo
Dianna says
I would have been so upset about leaving my bag!! But your new one is very cute! I am going to Athleta now to look for cute cover-ups!
Mix and Match Mama says
I wassssssss! We didn’t realize it until we got home and then when we called the airline, no one had turned it in. Boo.
Ariadna says
Oh man! It’s the worst leaving stuff on a plane!! I hope nothing else too precious was in that bag! I lost my pair of wireless headphones in an airplane once, I was so bummed, I had found them on sale for $5!! $5!!! And now, I can’t find a pair of decent ones for less than $30! Every time I see them my husband has to remind me that I left mine on the plane. 🙁 But at least your new tote is super cute and I hope the contents of the bag are replaceable! Happy Friday!
Kerri says
Same here Athleta I buy all my workout and athleisure items there! It’s my favorite! I went to Bora Bora last year and bought my whole vacation wardrobe there! Also by my 9 year old soccer obsessed daughter all the Athleta Girl!
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
That romper is so cute! And I just love Kensington’s tote! It’s so perfect for a little girl and so her!! That Inspired Chick
Chelsey Boren says
Does K use hers for her carry on?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! And other stuff too 🙂 .
Angela Ellingson says
That romper is soooo cute!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
I would be so sad if I lost my Barrington! I have been so pleasantly surprised at how well they hold up, so I am a customer of theirs for life! I love the print you got for the pool–so summery!!! I cannot wait for summer!
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Mega says
I’m itching for spring now! Random comment….my Dad bought me this new book and I’m loving it “Married for Life, Inspirations from those married 50 years or more”. They are quick little reads and references to the bible…such great daily reminders on how precious marriage is (I read it during my quiet time when I read my bible). I didn’t think too much of it when he gave it to me, but I love the little reminders each day on how God wants us to treat our marriage and I immediately thought of you and your readers as others who would enjoy it 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I’ve never heard of this!! I love the concept though!!
Morgan Godbold says
Shay, I found out about this brand/ site through instagram! They have the cutest shirts for different sports seasons. Since it’s almost Opening Day the baseball stuff is in! There are several shirts that make me think of you. They’re also located in Dallas but I don’t believe they actually have a store in town. I just made my first order with them so I can’t give you my review, but they do have a sale going on right now!
Jesus & Family & Baseball :https://www.livelovegameday.com/baseball/jesus-family-baseball-vintage-black-top/
My daddy taught me about Jesus, homeruns, and RBIs:https://www.livelovegameday.com/baseball/jesus-home-runs-rbis-muscle-tank/
And since you’re a house divided, I vow to always love you… even during baseball season: https://www.livelovegameday.com/baseball/baseball-i-vow-to-always-love-you-even-during-baseball-seaosn/
Rachel says
I’d love to see a post on how you organize your pool bag and how/what you pack for the kids!
Lea Culp says
I’m with you on Spring. WE are having a gorgeous Saturday here but the rain moves back in tomorrow, but surely not for long. Hope! Hope! Your little bow heads are adorable. I love Matilda Jane and always buy for my Gran girls when it’s on sale. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Katie says
What is your nail polish color (in the pic with the super cute white Athleta outfit – which I just ordered several pieces of!)? Love the color!
Mix and Match Mama says
OPI Alpine Snow 🙂