Happy FRIDAY, friends!
One day of in-person school down. I hated the circumstances surrounding having my kiddos home these last six months, but I loved being with them (mostly 😉 ). They were missed yesterday. Now, I can’t say my house was “quiet” without them as my house is never quiet these days (sigh), but it wasn’t the same without those four.
Okay, happy three day weekend to you all!! Just like every week, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika today and sharing some of my faves! I hope you all have the best LONG weekend!! I’ll see you here on TUESDAY!! xo
Ready to know who won our giveaway????
Congratulations goes to…
SUSIE MACK
TIFFANY BAUMGARTNER
SARAH BROWN
SARAH MITCHELL
I emailed all four of you this morning! Please email me back to claim your prize!!
Speaking of all three gadgets, make sure you check out…
…my Apple Butter 2 Ways! I have both an Instant Pot and a Slow Cooker way to make delicious (and easy!!) apple butter!
I also shared…
…my Air Fryer Apple French Toast this week if you want to use your air fryer!
Anyone else just love, love, love to read in the fall?! For the third year in a row, I pulled together some great fall reads for you in case you need a new book idea or two. They’re all FALL in my mind. A little cozy, a little sweet, one of them is a little scary…just a nice little mix for our cozy fall days! Even if they’re not all set in the fall, they’d be great cozy reads!
Now, I’ve suggested Class Mom before, but honestly, I feel like I should suggest it and the sequel, You’ve Been Volunteered, every single year because they are just so FALL!!! If you’ve ever had a kid in elementary school, these are must reads!
Holy guacamole!
I don’t know why I was surprised, but I was STUNNED by the podcast recs. Oh my goodness! You girls knocked it out of the ballpark!!!! Of course you all knew the right podcasts for me to listen to while I run. There are over 250 recs!!!! WHOA!! Even if you read the post Wednesday, go back today and read the comment section today. I am going to start with Serial, Crime Junkies, Armchair Expert and The Office Ladies (I thought that was a nice variety). But seriously, I will not have to ask you guys for recs for at least 10 years as you left me so many!!
And wrapping up today…
…it’s my annual ALL ABOUT APPLES! I have so many delicious apple recipes from savory to sweet! Click HERE to see them all!
I hope you all have the best Labor Day weekend! It’s September, friends 🙂 . That makes me happy.
Sheaffer Sims says
I’m going to tell you a secret.
I’ve never had apple butter.
Maybe you should fix that.
Mix and Match Mama says
What?! I don’t understand!!!
Stephanie Stump says
Deck the Hallmark is another podcast recommendation. Three guys critique Hallmark movies and often have interviews with the stars!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Well, dang. I need to listen to that too!!!
Erika Slaughter says
YES, to all those apples recipes!!
Taylor says
Once you start listening to more of the recommended podcasts, could you make a list of your favorites? There were SEVERAL recommendations and i felt very overwhelmed haha.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes, I will! And yes, I did too! 😉
Elspeth says
So glad the first day back went well! Have a great Labor Day weekend and happy fall!!!!
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Suzie says
This is random. We just got puppy. How do you guys handle the puppy biting with little kids and how did you train your puppies to stop?
Mix and Match Mama says
Biting or little nips? I would say we haven’t had a “biter” yet but I think nipping is normal for puppies. Have you read Casar Milan’s book??
Abbey says
I used to escape to the grocery store with my earbuds in when my kids were babies so I could listen to Serial. Haha.
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Congratulations to the winners! I’m so jealous haha! ❤️✨
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
http://charmainenyw.com
amlakar says
It would be great to hear your thoughts once you listen to some of the podcasts- like do you think guilty or not guilty on some of the major cases? For example, in the podcast, Serial, one of the best (and first)seasons is the Adnan Syed case. I would love to know what you and your readers think about him- guilty or not? Also, the podcast, In the Dark, season 2 on Curtis Flowers- what are everyone’s thoughts? Guilty or not guilty? It might be a fun post to discuss- kind of like book club but with podcasts.
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
I’m with Sheaffer. I’ve never had apple butter either. If you’re dropping some by her house, can you swing by mine too? ? But seriously, I feel like if I made apple butter when my in-laws get here that could be very impressive. Tucking that away for next week! Happy Friday!!
That Inspired Chick
Serena W. says
Fall Harvest on Hallmark Channel starts tomorrow morning! Just in case you need another reason to be excited about a LONG weekend! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
You are kidding?! I didn’t know that! THANK YOU!!!!!
Liz says
Oooh. I didn’t know either! I know what I’m doing tomorrow!! 🙂
Pamela says
I loved The Flatshare, great book!
ERICA POLLAK says
SERIAL IS SOOOOO GOOD !!
Keisha Dawson says
The autumn quote gave me all the feels! We have had crazy hot temperatures in West Texas, and there are two days next week that are supposed to be in the 50’s and 60’s. I’m so excited!!!!
SC McKay says
Happy Weekend! Can’t wait to make apple butter with my kids! Thanks for the recipe!!
Alison says
Happy 3-day weekend!! 🙂
Sarah says
I’m heading to the beach soon and looking for a good beach book to read that is rated PG. what would be your best recommendation?
Carly says
Serial is best of the best on true crime podcasts and you will spend the rest of your days trying to replicate it’s goodness with other podcasts. (You won’t find one, however, and you’ll be sad— but maybe that’s just me ??♀️?!)
Libby says
Loved Class Mom & You’ve Been Volunteered, although, I thought Class Mom was better. Thanks for asking about podcasts. I’ve felt like I’ve needed a couple of new ones too.
Kimberly C says
Love your new fall graphic! Very festive =]
Denise Thompson says
Will you please email me with the name of the backpack you love…I cannot find it on your blog…Thanks so much!!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s so cute!!! It’s this one: https://shopstyle.it/l/bmjl3
McKenzie Swithe says
Are you ever going to to do a post about your trip to Hawaii over spring break??
Mix and Match Mama says
One day we will!