Hello, 2020.
Friends, I’m so happy to be back with you! After a crazy December, it was so nice to take a few weeks off and read #allthebooks, drink #allthecoffee and get #allthesleep. I have lots of things to say about all of that…but today, I thought we should just do some beginning of year housekeeping since my blog has been redesigned. Your eyes are not playing a trick on you…my blog is slightly different. Ha! The very last week I blogged in December, my blog design became outdated and kept crashing (many of you were sweet and emailed me about it too!), so I reached back out to the super talented gal that designed it in the first place and she was able to get it all updated…it looks a lot the same, but it’s a little different and hopefully won’t be crashing.
I also wanted to show you guys this…
…Erika and I are excited to be hosting Let’s Look again this year!
If you are a blogger, it kicks off this Wednesday and will continue the second Wednesday of every month after that.
My kids are still home on Winter Break today and don’t go back to school until tomorrow, so I’m going to head off and wrangle er I mean hang out with them, but before I go I wanted to thank you all so much for praying for Kellie and Melissa. Please continue to keep Kellie in your prayers as she is currently undergoing some very intense chemo for her rare type of ovarian cancer. And please keep Melissa’s family in your prayers. On December 29, she lost her battle with pancreatic cancer and met Jesus face to face. She leaves behind a husband, two young kids and the most amazing family. I know they all appreciate your prayers during this time.
God bless you all this Monday. Sending you so much love. xx
Taylor says
Yay so glad you’re back! Already looking forward to your January book review haha.
Mix and Match Mama says
ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Bev. Byerly says
So glad you are back. Missed reading your posts. You are so inspiring!
Mix and Match Mama says
Awe! Thank you so much!!
Susan Jeffries says
I have been following along for many years now. I am excited to see what you bring to the blog world in 2020!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much, Susan!!!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Welcome back, Shay! Hope you had a great Christmas and New Year! I love the new blog – it looks so good! ❤️✨
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Tanya says
Love your new look and love your blog. Happy New Year!
Mix and Match Mama says
You too, Tanya!!!!
Laci says
Welcome Back! We have missed you!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s mutual!!!!
Erika Slaughter says
WAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I’m pumped for our new 2020 line up!!
Memorie says
Every morning (for about 3 years now), I read your blog in my quiet classroom before welcoming in all my little kinders. Thank you for being part of my routine and sharing your little corner of light with the world! Praying for you and your family today!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my goodness! Thank YOU for spending a few minutes with me each day!
Katie says
I do the same before welcoming my sweet 2nd graders. ?
Mix and Match Mama says
Awe!! Thank you, Katie!!!!
Lois says
The green color of the reply font is too light to read. Can you make that a little darker?
Sheaffer Sims says
The blog looks awesome! So glad you’re back, and continued prayers for your friends and their families.
Amanda Wilson says
Good Morning!! Sweet one more day off for you guys. We are back to school and routine today I am so happy to start off my mornings agin in 2020 reading your blog!
Rebecca Jo Vincent says
Glad you said something because I was like, What is happening??? looking at your blog. 🙂 Always love a new design.
I can actually read this one a little bit better with the bigger/wider font.
Renee says
Totally off topic. But first Happy New Year! I just finished Verity by Colleen Hoover. Holy moly. If you can overlook the dirty parts, and there are some detailed dirty parts, this is great book. I love Hoover books but this one took me by surprise! I looked through your GoodReads and didn’t see it on your list.
Mix and Match Mama says
I actually hated it. In fact, I think I said it was the worst book I’ve ever read?! Eeeeks! Sorry! You can read my full review here: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2019/02/january-2019-book-review/
Crystal McDonald says
My life changed over Christmas break.. I got a Kindle paper white!!!! Needless to say your 2019 book review/list is bookmarked and I’ve read 4 since the 25th! ? Glad you’re back!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Woohoo!!!! You will LOVE it!!!!
Kate says
Welcome back! I’ve missed you! And I so feel you on the Monday thing! The struggle was real
This morning getting my kiddos back to school! Looking forward to seeing all you bring to 2020. Happy New Year Shay!
Taylor Johnson says
Yay!! So glad you’re back!! I haven’t even been excited to check my blog reading list, because I knew there wouldn’t be a post from you. Ha! Here’s to a great 2020!! And I love the new blog design. 🙂
Nichole Fisher says
Love the updated design! Do you know what the prompt will be for Wednesday’s Let’s Look? About to hop back into blogging after a postpartum break (needed a couple of months to find a routine for work and baby life).
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! It’s on today’s post too for the whole year. This week, it’s Let’s Look at Your Beside Table! 🙂
Natashajk says
I actually don’t see the whole year laid out on your post. Erika’s post today had a graphic. And when I click on the “Let’s Look” in your post it just takes me back to the ones from previous years.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh dang! what happened to mine? Let me go back and see if I accidentally deleted it!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yup, I did! I just added it back!!
Heather says
Welcome Back, Shay! Love the new look! I don’t see the prompt list on this post 🙁
Dana Murphy says
So, glad you’re back, and I love the new look! Hope you had a wonderful break with your sweet family, and were able to get a little rest. 🙂 Can’t wait to see what the new year has in store, and look forward to your next book review! 🙂
Brittany Higdon says
Hi, Shay! Happy Bachelor Monday ;). What’s the theme of “Let’s Look” on Wednesday?
Mix and Match Mama says
Your bedside table!
Mix and Match Mama says
I just added the graphic to the post for the entire year!
Brittany Higdon says
Thanks!!
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
Loving the blog refresh!! Glad you got some R&R over the break!!
That Inspired Chick
Joy says
Hi Shay, Happy New Year! The new blog design is very pretty, but I am wondering if you will consider removing the “next post>” pop-out in the right hand corner. I have low vision and have my zoom setting at 175% and the pop-out blocks a fair amount of the post. I understand if that doesn’t work for you.
Mix and Match Mama says
Let me take a look!
Sandi Kellman says
Welcome back Shay! I am so sorry about your friends so young and families. I will pray. I love the new blog. My old eyes can see the font better!!! God bless you and your sweet family this year
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay! I love your email address by the way!!!
Liz Thorson says
Shay, Happy New Year! I’m so happy to see your blog back in my world! I hope you are feeling stronger and more rested after your surgery, recovery and Christmas? I’m also hoping the health issues for Kensington and Madeley have found some successful treatment plans.
I am thrilled for your brother, Catherine and your entire family to have sweet Mia in your lives! I hope that darling family of five is adjusting day by day!?
I am so sorry to learn your friends Melissa lost her battle and I’ll keep positive thoughts for a Kellie.
Cheers!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you, Liz. We have so much to be thankful for and so much to pray about at the same time. God bless YOU!
Diane Scott says
I really like the new blog design! It’s easy to find what I’m looking for on your site. Continued prayers for Kellie and for Melissa’s family. ❤️
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much, Diane!!!
Carolyn Geis says
Glad you are back!
Mix and Match Mama says
Me too!!
Jennifer Goodwin says
I love the look of your blog~ a fresh start is always fun, isn’t it?! Also, welcome back! I found myself looking for a new post several times over the holidays. Also, I’m glad you’re recovered! Hope your kiddos have a great week at school once they start back!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you, Jennifer!!
Kim Rose says
I love reading your blog every morning before by kiddos get to class! The new blog looks great too! Happy New Year & glad you’re back!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m happy to be back too!! Happy New Year, Kim!
Stefany says
Welcome Back…looking forward to a great 2020!!! I have been keeping your family in my prayers. ❤️ I will be praying for Melissa’s Family and Kellie too.
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much, Stefany!!!