It’s the first day of summer! The first day of summer! The first day of SUMMER!!!
I told myself that I would sleep in this morning…but…we’ll see.
(I’ll probably still be up bright and early…because you know…I’m weird…)
I have a whole fun, random, eclectic mix for you today! I’m linking up with my girls Erika, Narci and Andrea and sharing my Friday Favorites. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!
The Shull Six are sure planning on a fun weekend 🙂 !
My first favorite of the week is…
…Kindergarten Splash Day!
On Wednesday morning, Andrew and I showed up bright and early to help four classes of kinder kids get wet, wild and crazy. (God bless you kindergarten teachers!!!) We had the BEST time! I know this won’t surprise you, but the teachers were BIG fans of Andrew being in charge of the relay race. This one boy was crying because his team lost and Andrew was all “don’t cry, just play better next time”. Hahaha! Coach Andrew is always so blunt.
Um, why has no one told me to buy this before…
…I obviously bought it for the name and cute glass jars. #duh #Francophile BUT I’m continuing to buy it because it’s the best Greek Yogurt I’ve had!! I loooove it! So far, I’ve had the coconut, strawberry and Key lime flavors. My go-to snack this week.
Okay, speaking of Splash Day, Ashby’s teacher was wearing these outside, and I was TOTALLY intrigued…
…they’re Aqua Socks off of Amazon. Have you heard of these??? They were like socks but water resistant. She told me they’re perfect for cruises (she’s about to go on one) where you don’t want to walk around barefoot but you want to go straight into the pool without finding a place to put your shoes AND for the beach/ocean where it’s rocky. She sent me the link, and I bought Kensington a pair (pink ones!) because she’s just about to go on a beach vacation, and I thought they’d be perfect for the ocean. Once hers arrive, I might end up buying everyone a pair. I thought they were just the coolest thing! They come in a million colors in both kid and adult sizes.
Okay, I wanted to show you something my friend Maggie created. It is so totally cool. Ready…
…look at how much better the sleeve looks after! Here’s how you do it…
…that rubber band thing just snaps right there and helps you roll it right up and then keeps it in place all day. Here’s a little video…
So easy, right? Here it is on a blouse…
…amazing! Remember those slap bracelets we had back in the early 90s? This feels like that going on. It just pops on and then pops off. They’re selling Cuffed Up in many stores, but you can also buy them right off their site. I love it when people I know do super creative things!!
Did you see my book review yesterday…
…I loved all three books, so this totally has to be a favorite for the week! Read my full review HERE.
In honor of the first day of summer…
…you need this t-shirt too 🙂 . (It’s also a great tee for a travel agent!!)
And because tomorrow is June…
…I have The Very Best Burger Recipes today HERE. I have 27 burger recipes.
TWENTY SEVEN!
From beef to turkey, crab cake burgers and even a vegetarian burger, I have all of the burger recipes you need for summer right HERE.
Okay, that wraps up my first post of summer! I hope you have the BEST weekend!! See you Monday! xo
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
So much fun packed in one post! Enjoy your weekend, Shay! 🙂
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Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Chane says
No skip day post this year? Love reading those.
Mix and Match Mama says
I need to either do one or add it to a life lately!
Michelle says
Anyone else wondering why the cuff model is married in the first photo but not in the second? ?
Erika Slaughter says
Wahoo!!!! Happy FIRST Day of SUMMER!! Ashby on Field Day is how I feel right about now. 🙂
Emily says
What size did you get in the Vacay Mode shirt? Thanks!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought it in a small.
Amanda @ Cupcake N dreams says
Yes to that summer tee, all the burgers on the grill and adorable Ashby having fun at Splash day!! I have to tell my sister about that yogurt! She’s always looking for the French type. Have a great weekend!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Narci says
Happy Summer!!! I’m so happy it’s finally here!
Julie says
I love your site and I love that yogurt too! fun tip: did you know you can buy lids for the empty jars to reuse at their ouibyyoplait website? They are so cute for so many things!
Mix and Match Mama says
How clever is that?!
Gretchen says
I use the empty glass yogurt containers to keep small things together in my medicine cabinet (chapsticks, eyedrops, etc). Perfect size and cute containers.
Jean says
What do you use to remove the labels? Those things are on there snug!
Holley@beesimplyorganized.com says
You are right! I need that shirt! So cute! Your friend Maggie is brilliant! Those are great. 🙂
Andrea Breece says
What about your shorts that your wearing with the vacay mode shirt?? Love them!!
Andrea Breece says
Sorry I forgot to put my question in there ??♀️??♀️ where are the shorts from??
Mix and Match Mama says
Which pair?
Andrea Breece says
The ones you wore with the vacay mode shirt! ?
Mix and Match Mama says
Okay! Unfortunately, those are old. Boo. I’m sorry!
Holley@beesimplyorganized.com says
You are right! I need that shirt! So cute! Your friend Maggie is brilliant! 🙂 You can make a yummy French yogurt cake with the yogurt jars from the book Bringing Up Bebe. https://themamanotes.com/bringing-up-bebes-yogurt-cake-recipe/
Tammy says
Those aqua socks look like a great idea! Thanks for sharing. Question: Why is only Kensington going on a beach vacation?
Mix and Match Mama says
Ahhhh! She gets a special trip!! More details to come 🙂 .
Ashley says
I have those water shoes/sock things and wore them into a water park. I bought the ones with the zipper pocket and put cash in them. So convenient.
Connie says
OH my gosh! I love Oui yogurt! It’s the best! I don’t think I tasted one yet that I did not like. Mmmm My fave is black cherry! I have some jars saved. The stickers usually rip off nice.
Elspeth Mizner says
Happy First day of summer! Yay!! I am definitely going to look into that cuff. It will come in so handy. Also, going to check out those 27 burger recipes! Looks delicious! Happy Friday Shay!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Kylie J says
Love the shirt! I just bought it to celebrate my last day of school!
Michelle O says
Oui Yogurt is the BEST!!! I have soooo many glass jars! Hahaha! You have got to try the peach and the black cherry…they are my favs! I am probably older than most who read your blog, but I’m a young 53. I have 2 granddaughters that I get a lot ideas of what is on trend for them to do and wear. I also love to cook, fashion, health care and beauty. Thank you for making it all real and down to earth. Have a great weekend!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh Michelle, THANK YOU!! Sending you so much love!!
Kallen says
Okay so I thought the “before” and “after” of the man’s shirt was that he was married in the before picture and in the after picture he was not married anymore?? Was I the only one who caught that?? 😛
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s so funny?? I don’t know??? Was it on his left side and not on his right side (they took two pics of different sides of him)? Very good catch!
Meredith says
So much goodness in this post- I am ordering those sick things right away- my parents pool is rough and my kids always complain so these may be the solution. Plus I’m thinking great for camp shower shoes.
Love the T-shirt, cuff thing and the burger list.
Love summer even more!
Julie says
Hi Shay!
This may seem like a weird question-but wondered where you bought your fireplace inserts for your home? We are remodeling and looking for a realistic gas fireplace insert and I really like how yours look natural and realistic.
Any info would be appreciated!!
Thanks!
Julie
Mix and Match Mama says
Ohhhh! Good question. I have no clue! I’ll ask Andrew and see if he remembers!
Sheaffer Sims says
“Don’t cry, just do better next time” made me LOL. HAPPY SUMMER!
jaime says
The water socks are great for the beach and water parks! Inexpensive and all the colors!!
Erin Rohman says
A. Coach Andrew was just being honest—hahahahaha!
B. Totally need that Vacay T for the trip Clare is planning for me this December!!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
You do!!!!
Rebecca Jo says
I have those water socks & love them!!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Really?! They were so cool!
Megan says
What size did you do for K in the aqua socks? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
The 2-3!
nicole says
such a great post! where are your necklaces and earrings from? so cute & summery!
Mix and Match Mama says
Nordstrom and Amazon!
Kerri says
Those yogurts are awesome! The Lemon is amazing and the mini’s with chocolate. I have those as a little dessert! Need to get those water socks…we live at the beach in the summer!
Grace says
Curious as to what activities the Kindergartners have for Splash Day? I am a first grade teacher and we have a Water Party at the end of the year for our first graders. We rent a huge water slide and request various things from parents. But we would love to add more to it if possible. 🙂 Have a wonderful summer break!
Mix and Match Mama says
They have little plastic pools, side walk chalk, water bottles that squirt and spray, bubbles, a shaving cream station, relay races, a Popsicle station, a watermelon station…there is a lot and it’s super fun!!
Shelly says
Loved seeing all the splash day fun! And that cuff folder…intrigued. Happy first weekend of summer!
Sara says
You must try the Oui mango flavor! So refreshing and delicious!!
Kim Kinney says
The Oui vanilla yogurts are my absolute favorite!!
Allie Howard says
How does the shirt run… size wise?? It’s so cute… I LOVE pineapples!! ?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes!!
jennimc says
Can you tell me what color your bright pink Apple Watch band is…thinking of changing up my sand pink one for summer 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought it from the Apple Store in January. I’m not sure if they still have it. I think it was called hibiscus.
Kerri says
Love Oui! You have to try the Oui Lemon. I would never thing to get lemon yogurt, and it’s by far the best one to me.
Vesti says
My family has been wearing those Aqua socks for a few years now. We LOVE them! (They tend to run a little big.)
Debbie Lang says
I just saw those cute yogurts at Costco. I haven’t tried yet but definitely added them to my list. Happy Summer!!
Nicole says
I do not think Oui is Greek Yogurt!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s French. You know…Greek, French…my brain doesn’t work when I blog that early in the morning 😉 .