Happy, happy, happy Friday!
First of all, friends! Thank you so much for your sweet encouragement and words of support yesterday when I shared Madeley’s genetic testing with you. Oh my word, you ladies know how to get me all sorts of choked up and emotional! Thank you. I am forever blessed by this community here.
Well, our kids have a random day off from school today, so hello three day weekend! (Side note, I wish they would just save all of these random days and let the kids get out of school earlier. Right?! They go to school this year until June 7…we should skip that day instead of this one!) Any-who…our weekend apparently is starting NOW, so let me share my faves this week and get on with the fun. Here’s hoping you have the best weekend! I’m linking up with my girls Andrea, Erika and Narci for today’s favorites. Love those three 🙂 .
This week, my posts were full of YOUR AMAZING SUGGESTIONS! Holy cow! One post after the next made me so happy because you ladies have all the wisdom/advice/ideas. First up…
On Monday, I shared my favorite things to do/see in Boston and then you ladies from that great city chimed in with your recommendations too. Whoa! If you are planning a trip to Boston soon, head HERE to read my post and check out all of the amazing suggestions. If you’re not planning a trip to Boston soon…you should 😉 .
Speaking of great suggestions…on Tuesday, I shared my new hobby…
…canning and preserving. Um, yeah…so it’s more complicated than I thought. Wowzers! I shared all about this stuff…
…and then you ladies shared your tips and tricks too. Side note, I forgot to mention this in the original post, but I turned to YouTube for help as well! Like when I was ready to open my marmalade jar to sample it and didn’t know how to take the pressurized lid off. Yeah. I felt dumb. I had to look it up on YouTube.
Want to get away?! Already dreaming about your next vacation either later on this year or next? I keep thinking about our vacation last year…
…our epic Alaskan Cruise with my mom’s entire side of the family. It was so much fun! Well, if you book a trip with us this May (departing any time in 2018 or 2019), we will put your name in a drawing to enter to win a $500 Visa Gift Card!
Fun, right?! Right now, we are accepting new client vacations departing after July 1 to Mexico, Walt Disney World and cruises all over. If you have any questions or want more info, email me at mixandmatchtravelagency@yahoo.com .
Earlier this year, I made a resolution to memorize one verse a week. Not going to lie…I’m trying, but it’s hard. This brain does not memorize things like it used to! I’ve been posting our weekly verse on Instagram and/or FB and then here too (if I remember!). This is the verse from this week…
The other verses I’m working on so far are…
Habakkuk 1:5
Psalm 34:18
Isaiah 43:2
Romans 6:23
Proverbs 19:21
Matthew 19:26
Isaiah 41:10
James 3:17
1 Corinthians 13:13
Philippians 1:6
Matthew 28:6
Romans 5:8
Psalm 111:10
Psalm 143:10
You all know my friend Amanda. (a.k.a. the girl who got me making jam), well, we work out together several mornings a week and let me tell you…her hair always looks so darn good.
Like seriously, I roll out of bed and show up looking like I stuck my finger in a socket and Amanda looks like she just came from Drybar.
Every.
Single.
Morning.
About three weeks ago, her hair was exceptionally fantastic and when I commented on this fact, she told me that she was using this now…
…I pulled up my Amazon app right then and there and ordered me some. And friends, IT’S THE BEST HAIR MASK I’VE EVER USED. And you all know that I’ve used a million! It really is FANTASTIC! I use it about twice a week after I shampoo. I put it in and then wait a minute or two before rinsing it out. I honest to goodness think it’s awesome! I mean…I don’t look like Amanda…but it’s a step in the right direction 😉 .
Last year, I found this super, super, super cute romper…
…and wore it all summer long. Isn’t it darling?!?!
See? Romper!
Well, look what I just found again…
…they brought the same style back in a bunch of new colors! I may have ordered two. This one came yesterday…
…and I love it! It’s perfect for summer and totally a favorite of mine!! I also ordered THIS ONE because I wanted to see which one I loved more, but it hasn’t arrived yet. I’ll let you know!
Now, in this brand, I always size down. Just an FYI!
And wrapping up our Friday…
…my Flank Steak Tacos. Because tacos are ALWAYS a good idea. See the yummy recipe HERE.
That’s it for this Friday! I hope you all have the BEST weekend!!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Shay, the romper is the cutest! It looks SO good on you! 🙂
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Sheaffer Sims says
I want to put on a romper and eat tacos. Right now.
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
I just read yesterday’s post and I’m so happy for Madeley that she knows another piece to her story! That colorful romper is giving me all the summer feels, is it June yet?! Enjoy your weekend Shay!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Elspeth Mizner says
Have a great long weekend!!
Erika Slaughter says
Oh, we really should take some side by side pics of our hair at the gym compared to Amanda’s. Now THAT would be hilarious!!!
Diana says
I’m a natural brunette that has been working on going towards platinum blonde very very gradually, so I am definitely in need of a good hair mask. Thank you for the recommendation! I am running off to order 🙂
Beth Miller says
June 7th???? My girls get out May 18th! Wowzers! Though we also go back August 10th, but I like that since it’s too hot outside to do anything but roast!
Mix and Match Mama says
I wish we had that schedule!!!!!
Narci Dreffs says
That romper is absolutely precious on you!! So cute, girl!!
Alexis deZayas says
I’ve gotta try that hair mask stat!! And I loved that romper last year! The new pattern is too cute!
Rebecca Jo says
Wrote down those verses – need to start picking up my verse memorizing skills myself.
Sharon says
just a question cause I love the rompers but…..how does going to the bathroom work????
Mix and Match Mama says
Hahahahaha! I have to ask someone to help me (or hold it!). True story.
Rebecca says
That romper is stunning on you! Random… you have white felt hangers in your closet. Where can I find the exact ones you have?
Mix and Match Mama says
Amazon!!
sydnee says
The romper looks so cute on you, the colors look great against a tan! 🙂
Design by Sydnee ?
Erin Port says
I just ordered that hair mask. I have never done one before but I am excited to try it!!!!
Allison Ferrell says
GREAT post!! And I’m with you, Shay! I live in McKinney but teach in Allen (so my kids go to elem. with me) but we are NOT off today but our last day is May 31st! June 7th sounds late! I too prefer to get out earlier! 😉 Have a great weekend!!
Jodi says
As an educator – I must politely disagree with your “save the dates until the end suggestion.” 🙂 One, if we did have to use the bad weather days and they were made up the last week of school…we would have a HUGE amount of kiddos just not show and begin their summer early – altering things like graduation and exams. However, the most important reason is preserving my SANITY…by giving me a day in a month with no breaks…and right when the kiddos have spring fever and are mucho squirrely – I am thankful. 🙂 HAHAHAHAHAHA – You know what else keeps me sane? YOUR BLOG…I teach kiddos online in China from 4:30-6:30am, do morning devotional with my fam and then read Shay…The perfect morning trifecta before my day alongside my sweet middle schoolers. Thanks for that.
Julie says
Yesterday’s post about Madeley was very touching! Thank you for sharing. What a precious family you have!
Erin Chavez says
I have used that hair mask and you are right, it is AMAZING!!!
Kelly says
You look adorable in that romper. At 55, I think I’ve passed romper stage;) but I love it on you;).
Kristin Tate says
My kids are also out in Mississippi today, “faculty development day.” When I saw the romper on your Insta story, I was like “is that a romper?” then your next story answered!
Anne Marie says
Well I went on amazon and bought not just 1, not just 2, but 3 products from amika….! Have a nice we, love from Paris (the one in France)
Mix and Match Mama says
Which ones did you buy??? I hear their dry shampoo and hair spray are also good!
Anne Marie says
Ok so I got 1/ same as yours obviously 2/ treatment leave in cream (no need to rince !) and 3/ Wizard Multi-Benefit Primer Spray (only because all the comments said it smells amazing). I just love hair products, well as you can tell!
Louisa says
Thank you for sharing your memory verses. It has made me start trying to memorize more verses also. I have used some of the ones you are using and pulled some from my Bible study. Thank you for the encouragement and the accountability that you didn’t know you were holding me to! 🙂
Tish Ferry says
Oh, I love a romper! Those are too cute! I’m looking up that hair mask right now! Simply Tish
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
Girl, you were born to wear a romper. Love that new one!! I’m looking at the Memorial Day pic though and wondering what I did to get my tan that dark last year! I’m pretty far away from that right now. haha. Bring on the heat, May!! Happy Friday!!
That Inspired Chick
Rebecca says
Amika hairspray is amazing as well. I love it!
Laci says
I need a picture of Amanda’s hair at this point, please and thank you! 🙂
Maura says
Love it! But as a Lilly Pulitzer enthusiast, if you are anything over a size 4, you should size up.
Kelsey says
That romper is adorable! Rompers are so, so fun. Nothing like finding a perfect one and wearing it all the time!
Karen says
LOVE the Lilly rompers…wait on pins and needles for each new pattern! So comfy!!!
Lynn Baker says
When I get to the blowout bar they use Amika products on me so I bought the shampoo and conditioner and I love them! I will have to try the hair mask now?
Amanda Garrett says
If I only looked like you my friend….☺️
Yley Allen says
Those tacos look amazing!! Happy Friday!
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Tffany says
Love your blog and the way you share your family life with us! Your family is darling!
As I parent, I totally get that those random days that students have off from school can cause disruption to a family’s regular schedule. But as a first grade teacher, those days are really welcomed. Sometimes they are set aside for professional development. Other times it might be an actual work day, where teacher are afforded the opportunity to actually just work in their classroom (which is heaven!).
Peyton Cline says
I absolutely love that Lilly romper, but I can’t find that exact one online? The link sends me to a different romper!
Kayla Bruce says
Love the hair product suggestion! Adding to my list. Question (which may be a dumb one)– do you condition after rinsing out the mask or no?
Mix and Match Mama says
I do not! I use it in lieu of conditioner!