Hey, hey, hey MONDAY!
Happy first Monday in May, friends!!
Okay, I’m not going to lie here…my weekend got away from me. I don’t even know how exactly as I didn’t do anything…but nevertheless, it did.
Awwww! I love my people so much 🙂 . This was us on Friday night!
So, today I have a Meal Planning Monday for you and that’s it for my blog BUT over on Instagram, I’m giving away AIRPODS…because…in honor of…
…each week, I’m giving away something you might want for your travels (last week, I gave away a Kindle Paperwhite), so head on over there to see these details and enter to win!
Speaking of which, my heart is particularly fond of today’s destination…
…I think it’s an actual fact that you cannot walk through the gates of Magic Kingdom without smiling 😉 . Our #31daysofgetaways continue with a huge GIVEAWAY being announced on June 1st! In the meantime, here’s hoping, you find something yummy to make this week! xo
Start your Monday with…
…MEATBALLS! My Easiest Ever Meatballs should totally be on your menu today!
On Taco Tuesday this year, it’s also CINCO DE MAYO!! In honor of two such occasions this week, my Baked Queso Tacos!
Oh my word, we love my Cilantro Lime Shrimp Pasta! If you have a bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer, this is what you should make!
Crispy Crab Cakes with Honey Mustard for the win! Every year in late spring and summer, we make crab cakes quite a bit for dinner. It’s kind of our warm weather twist on meatball night…same concept, totally new dinner idea!
When the weather warms up, we have burgers at least one time a week. This weekend, make sure you try my Pimento Cheese Burgers! Friends!!! THEY’RE AMAZING!!
And if you’re looking for something easy and delish to make with your kids this week, try my Strawberry & Lemon Yogurt Popsicles! They’re so much fun to make and eat!
Okay, that’s it for today! I’ll see you guys back here tomorrow!! In the meantime, I wish I was back here…
…with these two 🙂 .
xo
Tammy Nelson says
I made the easiest ever meatballs last week and my family wants me to make them again this week ! They are so delicious and easy ! Great recipe !
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay!! Thank you for telling me that, Tammy!! Have a great Monday!
Erika Slaughter says
Of course itβs a fact!!! The smells, the views, and the JOY in the air! And I need that pimento cheese burger in my life!
Lindsay says
Hey Shay! Has Disney provided travel agents with any details yet about when they anticipate reopening the parks? Just curious if you’ve heard anything.
Mix and Match Mama says
Granted, it could be pushed back again any minute, but as of right now, we could book your WDW vacation anytime beginning June 1st or after. That being said, we’re being a little more cautious than that and are asking our clients to consider later dates.
Jane Lemoine says
Oh, this is my VERY FAVORITE destination!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I hope you’re having the best morning, friend!!!!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Happy Monday, Shay! Hope you’re having a great start to the week! β€οΈβ¨
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
Sheaffer Sims says
Such a great pic of your crew! And so many yummy recipes today!
Rho says
Shaye, I just love your blog. It’s always full of good food, joy, love, and Jesus! Just what we all need right now.
Mix and Match Mama says
Well thank YOU very much!! xo
Jaime says
Hi Shay!
My family went gluten free a few months ago and recently we discovered this gluten free recipe for avocado tacos. It has quickly become one of our favorite spring/summer foods. recently my grocery store has had a lot of avocados but not a lot of meat so we have been making these a ton.
Avocado Tacos: serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
– 4 large ripe avocados (not too ripe)
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 3/4 cup of your favorite gluten free bread crumbs
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– salt and pepper to taste
– tortillas, warmed
– taco bar fixings! we normally use red onions and red cabbage. But you can use anything you like.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Slice avocados into wedges.
2. Mix buttermilk and olive oil in a shallow bowl. Mix breadcrumbs, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another bowl.
3. Dip avocado slice in buttermilk mixture, let excess drip off. Then dip in breadcrumbs mixture until covered.
4. Lay on parchment lined baking sheet.
5. Bake at 450 for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Assemble tacos and enjoy!
Mix and Match Mama says
Jaime! Thank you so much!!! This sounds delicious!!!
Jaime says
I would love to know If you guys try out the recipe and what you think!
Tracy says
We love Disney World and happened to be there right before they closed. I have several friends who had their trips cancelled. Such a bummer!
Em says
Hi Shay! Over the weekend I finished the book Good Girls Lie…have you read it!? I loved it!! The setting is at an all-girls boarding school and the genre is mystery/thriller, but itβs NOT one of those books that keeps you up at night and run to double check that your doors are locked!! It literally had me guessing and gasping until the very very end! I take your book recommendations all the time and I think youβd like this one!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I haven’t heard of that one?! Okay, I’m looking it up right now! Thank you!!!!
Katie Compton says
I just finished that book too! And totally agree with this review. A quick, twisty turny read. It was fun!
Kelly says
Those crispy crab cakes are calling my name! Happy Monday, Shay:).
Emily says
Shay,
You should do an instagram live with each of the kids cooking in the kitchen with you!
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s a fun idea!!!
Elspeth says
Those recipes sound so good! Love all the flavors!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Corbie says
Shrimp pesto pasta for the win tonight! I love an easy recipe and I needed to use up some shrimp we have. YAY! I am sure my boys will love it.
Emily says
Shay-
All of these recipes look delicious for this week! I would be completely lost without your meal planning Monday!
Enjoy your May! It’s the BEST month!
Blessings on your family,
Emily
Jana Domyslawski says
The Easiest Meatballs are on our menu for later this week!
We can’t wait!
Sara Jean Hertel says
Hi Shay. I have looked and I can’t seem to find how you enter your mix and match travel agency give aways? Have a great week!
Mix and Match Mama says
I posted it on Stories this morning, but it’s easy!! This giveaway is as simple as commenting on this week’s pics! A winner will be randomly selected from the comment section of one of the pictures.
Cyndie says
I’m new to Instagram, I only follow you and 2 other people. I can’t figure out where/how to enter the contest. Can you help? Love, love the pictures of you and your family. They always make me smile.
Mix and Match Mama says
So this giveaway is as simple as commenting on this week’s pics! A winner will be randomly selected from the comment section of one of the pictures.
Julie says
Air Pod giveaway is awesome!! You are so kind! Those crab cakes look delicious!! Wanted to ask if you could tell me where you got your pool loungers? We are needing some and reviews are all over the place. Our pool is saltwater. We really would like them to be affordable and last. Not sure I really want one that you have to have a cushion for. Thinking its another expense and of mold and fade and such. Would love your opinion.
Mix and Match Mama says
Those are from Restoration Hardware! In the past, we’ve also purchased them from places like Lowe’s and Home Depot too!
Joanne says
OH yes, I find it’s nearly impossible to walk through any of the gates at WDW and not smile!
Chelsey Boren says
Disneyworld ππ
We are supposed to go to Disneyland (for the first time in October). Who knows if we are going to make it ππ
Beverly says
Wish your giveaways were on your Blog. I don’t have an Instagram account nd can’t participate withot one.
Jaime says
Have you guys tried making any gluten free muffins from scratch yet?
Amber says
Love all your recipes! We make your French toast casserole every week! So I’m curious if you have a link or recommendation for the molds you use for your popsicles? Ive bought some duds in the past. Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought some off of Amazon and they’re so basic, so unimpressive, so easy and so old-school but I LOVE them!! I think they work so much better than some of the “fancier” ones.
Sarah says
We love the meatball recipe! Thank you Shay! Iβm wondering what I need to do to try for the giveaway. Iβm new to Instagram and I feel silly asking.
Mix and Match Mama says
For this week’s giveaway, I’m just going to pick a random winner from the comment section of one of this week’s pictures. Easy as that!!
Bernadine says
Loved watching your live today with Mark! & Madeley’s teacher showing up today? The sweetest. My family is full of teachers, bless their hearts.
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much! It was a great day. xo
Kristi says
Shay! I need your help. You always help get me out of my rut with eating. I love your βWhat I eatβ post, and was wondering if you could do an updated version? You master eating yummy food in moderation! Can you share what a day of eats looks like for you? I need help! Do you stick to three meals, do you snack? Thanks so much!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes!! Let me write that down!! I’d love to do one!!
Suzannah says
You need these silicone popsicle tubes! Anytime I have a little bit of a smoothie left, I pour it in one, cap it, toss it in the freezer. Kids can grab one anytime. What flavor they get is just a fun surprise!
Popsicle Molds, Ouddy Silicone Ice Pop Molds with Lids, Multi Colors – Set of 8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082XNRCV3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5MiSEbYCFMKDN
Tessa Hurd says
WDW is my family and I absolute favorite destination!!! π β€οΈπ°
Megan says
I made your meatballs tonight GF and they were so simple and a hit! We will definitely ale them again. Thanks for the recipe.
Megan says
We will definitely *make* them again. π
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my goodness, I’m so happy to hear that!!!