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What’s Up Wednesday {10.28.20}


What's Up Wednesday GraphicIt’s What’s Up Wednesday!  

If you’re new around here, on the last Wednesday of every month, Sheaffer and I host this little linky party where we share what’s going on with us right now.  It’s a little food, a little family, a little what we’re wearing, a little what we’re doing, a little what we’re watching and a little bit of everything else all in one post.  Considering it’s the last week of October, as you can imagine, I’m uber hyper right now on #allthefall and living my best life 🙂 .

Let’s get to it, friends!

1: WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK:

I’m kicking my Meal Planning this week up a notch with a Halloween twist!  Have you tried some of my spooktacular supper ideas?!  My kiddos always think it’s fun to have a Halloween themed dinner.

Tomorrow night, I’m making…

Ghoul-ash

…Ghoul-Ash which is one of my oldest recipes passed down from my mama.  I bet I ate this every single Halloween night growing up.

2. WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT:

Awwwww!  I’ve been thinking back to our girls trip last year.  It was just so much FUN!  Hopefully, we’ll get to do it again next year, but in the meantime, I’m going to look at the pics and reminisce.

3: WHAT I’M LOVING:

So many things!

First, have you ever seen a cuter card…

Oh my word, how cute is this card?!  One of my very favorite clients sent this to me on my birthday, and she made it herself.  I absolutely love it!  If I were ever a card, it would be this one right here 🙂 .

Second…

…I can’t quit it with my mama necklace.  For so many reasons, it makes me happy.  It would make a great gift!

Also, do you guys remember this from last year…

…I bought this very palette and used it TO THE PAN!  I used every bit of all of it and GUSHED about how much I love it.  That bronzer is the best bronzer I’ve ever used (it’s not sold separately).  Well guess what?  They brought it back this year too!!!!!

   4: WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO:

Awwwww!  I had a really great birthday weekend.  I was the perfect combination of all my favorite things: family, friends, food, sports, church and cozy weather.

5: WHAT I’M DREADING:

Hmmmm…I can’t think of anything right now.  I feel like these last 12 months have kicked my butt, so to say I’m not dreading anything right now is a breath of fresh air.

6: WHAT I’M WORKING ON:

I bought adult coloring books for Kensington and me to enjoy during our Hallmark Christmas movies this year.  Over the weekend, we loved working on them!!

7: WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT:

This…

…right here.

I’m ready, friends.

My 2020 needs carols, twinkle lights and Home Alone.

I’m going to get it all down next week and decorate as much as I can.  Hopefully (and that’s a big “hopefully”), my room/bathroom/closet will be finished within the next month or so, so that will be nice too!!

8: WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING:

Anyone else?  They started back on Friday night, and my girls and I have loved watching them already!!  Do you have any new favorites???  I watched the Pemberley Manor one on Sunday for like the 15th time.  Geez, I love these movies.

9: WHAT I’M LISTENING TO:

Right this minute?  A lot of construction noise.

10: WHAT I’M WEARING:

Well, thanks to the cooler weather, I’ve been able to wear my new hat!  I’ve also been able to wear…

…this terrycloth top (so comfy and comes in multiple colors!) and my new Wit & Wisdom jeans!  Have you tried these before?!  They are so comfortable!!!  Make sure you size down when ordering as they do run large.  The waist has this elastic in it that really does make them extra, extra comfortable.

Annnnnnnd…

…it was finally time to pull out my new coat from the #nsale!  Eeeeeks!  I really love how light this one is but yet, not bulky.

I wore this top on both Saturday and Monday.  It’s super soft, tunic length, perfect for around the house but would look cute with jeans too.  It comes in multiple colors but grey spoke to me 🙂 .  Speaking of speaking to me…

…have you seen these mini puffers?!  They come in 14 fun furs and vegan leathers too!  Isn’t that adorable?!  I had a hard time deciding which one I wanted to try.  I ended up buying light gray but geez…there are so many other cute ones too!  The vegan leather mini puffers are HERE.

And one more #OOTD…

…Spanx leggings plus this pullover equals perfection!!  I love, love, love these tops!!  As you know, this will be my standard cold day uniform moving forward!  My boots are HERE.

 11: WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND:

Yesssssssssssss…

…Halloween might look a bit different this year, but let’s be real, what doesn’t?  We’re still going to eat good food, put on costumes and have a spooktacular night!

 12: WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH:

Bam.

13: WHAT ELSE IS NEW:

That’s it!  Make sure you come back tomorrow for my OCTOBER BOOK REVIEW!!

Happy Wednesday, friends!  See you guys here tomorrow!!

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Comments

  1. Taylor says

    I love your blog every day but I love it the most during this time of the year! Your Holiday content is always top notch. I can’t wait to see what Christmas books you read in November.

  2. Mary says

    Hi! Can you link your red beanie and your gold bead bracelets please? And also, what lipstick are you wearing in the first picture? Thank you so much ?

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      My red beanie is from Old Navy last year, my bracelets are Allie+Bess (my code for them is shay15) and the lipstick is Queen B in the Too Faced Melted!

  3. Joanne says

    We were just out to dinner last night talking about Christmas gift ideas for everyone and then I did a little shopping and I might actually be done… except for my boys which I somehow always save until last.

  6. Erika Slaughter says

    I totally missed it this month!! And your AF puffer, I have the black leather! I love it!

  9. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says

    So many good things in this post! Can’t wait to see all your kiddos dressed up for Halloween. Loving all those sweaters and seriously we all need to just watch happy hallmark movies until December 31st at this point. Happy belated Birthday!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

  10. Nicole says

    Been on the hunt for new jeans so just ordered those Wit and Wisdom….thanks and fingers crossed!! ?

  12. Lindsey says

    Just ordered the coloring book! Love that idea SO much: Hallmark movies and Christmas coloring pages. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s mail!!

  13. Kayla Bruce says

    Have you seen Schitt’s Creek yet?? All seasons are currently available on Netflix, and it’s SO good. Made me think of it because it’s the mom from Home Alone in all of her glory!

  14. Amy R. says

    Hmm I think we might just have Ghoul-ash tonight… it looks delicious! Christmas is coming early here for sure… looking forward to all the sparkle and joy the season brings. Also love the Christmas coloring books… adding that to my cart right now!! Such a great idea! ❤️

  15. Kirstin says

    Love the Sherpa pullover, what is the fit like? I’d like to order one but sometimes those can be a bit bulky. 🙂

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I buy them my true size and think they’re a little big but I don’t think I’d like it sized down. Mine are xs!

  19. Leiah says

    I love the idea of coloring a Christmas book while watching Hallmark Christmas movies! If you’ve found some good coloring markers could you link to them? Thanks!!

  20. Maggie Eterno says

    Oh my goodness! I am trying my best to get in the christmas spirit! I’ve never been too big of a christmas movie person, but I’m going to try this year lol!

  23. Sarah says

    Love the Christmas themed adult coloring book idea!! Perfect combination. What pens or colored pencils do you two prefer to use with them?

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      It’s been so much fun!!! We did it again last night while watching a Candace Cameron Bure movie! We’re using the thin tipped Crayola markers.

  24. Kristi says

    Shay! In your eats post, you said you typically have a cup of coffee before and after your work out…if you’re out and about, grab a Starbucks, do you omit that second cup or no? Thanks!!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I would say that I typically have two cups in the morning before school (that’s my current routine). If I’m out and grab Starbucks in the morning, that’s almost always in lieu of one of the morning cups…but sometimes, it’s just cold out and I’m indulging! 😉

  25. Haley Bishop says

    I love my coat like that for Iowa springs & falls and I got it for my little gal (age 8) also! It is such a great coat!

  27. Andrea says

    Did you ditch your old Ugg slippers for those new ones? I’m looking for new slippers for Christmas. Do you like these better?

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Well, I did…but just yesterday, I ordered a new pair of the original style I wear (the loafer style) to keep my feet more warm in winter. I love this new style, but we had a few really cold days last week and my feet needed more covering.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I wish! His baseball team is the Broncos and they use the Boston B for their logo 😉 .

  29. Jas says

    Shay,
    Love seeing fashion ideas from you! I bought the gray loft sweater and it arrived this weekend. ITS SO SOFT! I am just worried how it washes. Did your shrink? How did you wash it? Everything I have bought with Rayon in it always shrinks… 🙁

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