Hey, hey Wednesday!
It’s time for a little Amazon lately including several things I packed with me on this trip…
I pulled out all of my beach stuff the first day and laughed because every little thing I brought is in my post SHAY’S ULTIMATE BEACH TRIP PACKING LIST. We have used all of these items multiple times over the last 10 days (and in Mexico last month!), and I still love it all. The Beach Blanket is great because it takes no effort at all to shake the sand off (plus, I love how it comes with both stakes and a way to weigh down the blanket). I still love the beach bag, the Yeti backpack, speaker, and of course my Kindle too. This little spot right here has been duplicated multiple times (including today!) and works like a charm to keep our beach experience happy!
Here are those beach toys we love so much! They are light enough for even Mades to carry on and off the ferry 🙂 . They come in a little backpack and it includes everything my kids need for a beach vacation.
This tank is in my suitcase for the trip! I love that the straps are adjustable, I love that the quality seems much more expensive than the great price and I love the navy and white combo (my fave!). It comes in other colors though too!
I bought this little devotional for myself and liked it so much that I bought it for some friends too!
This is random, but my hair stylist told me about this jewelry cleaner and what a game changer it was, so I bought it and have loved it!!! Andrew kind of rolled his eyes when he saw it because he thought no way it would work, but it did! It works great!!
So many of you have asked if I bought a new Kindle cover…and I have! I bought it to go with my…
…all time favorite Kindle 🙂 . I just cannot stress to you enough how much I love my Kindle. You know…the one you all made me buy even though I swore I would never use it…and now, for the last two years, I haven’t read a book any other way. That Kindle 😉 .
Last week, I shared all the ways I packed up my toiletries for our trip! If you missed that post, catch it HERE!
This toiletry bag holder is amazing (and an Amazon find!)…
…and so is this jewelry organizer too!
We bought a little gymnastics mat thing off of Amazon for our workout room. I’m still not quite sure why…but we have it. Maybe Andrew is going to work on his back walkover? I’ll keep you posted 😉 .
And finally, the best Amazon purchase I’ve made in a long time has been this Apple Watch band! Guys, the price is UNBELIEVABLE and you get FOUR bands! This pink color here is my very favorite but all four are great! Love, love, love it!
I’m off now, friends! I hope you have a great day! I’ll see you back here tomorrow!!
Elspeth says
So many fun things! I love the new watch band!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Lauren says
Ohh I love a good devotional. Just added that to my cart! I recently wrote about my Amazon purchases if you want to check it out: http://www.allaboutthatmommylife.com/2021/07/what-im-priming-june-2021.html?m=1
I got the cutest t shirt that I wear all the time!
Can’t wait to read the rest of your vacation posts!
Melissa Terry says
My travel bathroom bag went on its final trip last month after almost 10 years so I was in the market for one and snagged your suggestion. It came the other day and I’m so tickled with how compact it is and how everything fits inside. Thanks for the suggestion. I’m adding the beach toys to my Amazon list for our Hawaii trip next summer!!
Ashley says
How do you have room in your suitcase to pack the bag of beach toys? We always just buy some at the beach and then leave them behind.
Mix and Match Mama says
We packed them inside the Yeti backpack and then carried it on the plane! When we went to Mexico, we had room to pack them in the Yeti backpack and then put that inside the suitcase, but this time, we carried on.
Jammie Hahn says
Does the jewelry cleaner work on costume jewelry?
Mix and Match Mama says
I’ve used it on my rings but on the package, it does say you can even include key chains and costume jewelry!
Amber Mackel says
I saw your devotional! It looks wonderful. I know you aren’t at my stage of parenting yet, but wondered if your community might be able to help. My daughters are going to be in 9th and 12th grade next year and I’m so excited for them but having lots of mom emotions. I’m looking for a prayer guide or daily devotional to guide me through the transition of offering and guiding independence in my girls❤️
Leticia says
Amber – mine are 18 1/2 and 20, and I found this blog very helpful:
https://momsoftweensandteens.com/
My advice is lots of prayer and trusting God for their future – and being ready to talk to them when they come to you (which is pretty much always at an inconvenient time, but don’t put them off!!)
Lis says
I remember a few years back you mentioning that you only used apple’s watch bands as you had others fall off – have you found that to happen anymore or have they just gotten better over the years?
Mix and Match Mama says
YES! In fact, this is the first time I’ve ever used a non-Apple watch band since that one time years ago when I tried and it broke on day one. Clare who works here with me, had this one on and said she loved it and had zero complaints. Thanks to her rec, I bought it too!
Jennifer says
I love these posts. Just as an FYI the toiletries bag is currently unavailable. Every time I’ve checked it since you first posted about it, it has been. I keep checking because I need that! Enjoy the rest of your trip!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh bummer! Let me see if I can find it elsewhere!!
Jennifer says
That’s so nice. I appreciate that!
Nikki says
I bought that sand blanket to take to Hawaii with us. And, the travel jewelry case. We leave this Saturday … can’t wait!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Have so much fun!!!!!!!
Cathy Carter says
Love the pink band! The pink comes in a few options. Which 4 did you choose?
Mix and Match Mama says
The wine colored one, black and grey!
Kristi says
I buy anything you tell me to!! Hahaha! I love following along your trip, but how do you eat and drink, and then still look so great?! Tell me your secret!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh gosh! you’re so sweet! I totally indulge while on vacation but I think that’s what traveling is for, right? We’re walking a ton, I’m working out each day (I ran four miles today) and I don’t eat an entire portion of anything (just moderation). For instance, today, I had a spicy breakfast burrito but split it with Andrew. When I get home, I’ll go back to my “normal”.
Alison says
I have that same mat in my fitness area. I use it for Peloton core work. Because I’m 40 and lying on the floor does not work anymore. Lol
Joanne says
That backpack of sand toys is just genius!
Kristen says
I’m in need of a beach/picnic blanket so I’m going to buy that one! Curious…are you working on your trip or did you do your posts beforehand and just schedule them to post? Love your blog!
Mix and Match Mama says
Both! Right now, it’s 4:51 AM and I’m working. We’re gone so long this time that I wanted to work this trip (but I do have time off scheduled coming up!).
Tina says
Headed to buy those watch bands now!🙃 So random, but….the kids pottery barn sleeping bags…Do you machine wash them? My girls got plush sleeping bags (from HomeGoods) for Christmas and both fell apart on the first wash.😒 Wondering if Pottery Barn sleeping bags might be worth the splurge. We use ours a LOT! TIA!
Mix and Match Mama says
I typically dry clean them! The “head” portion that’s the pillow is so large that I just take them to the cleaners occasionally.
Tina says
Oh, good idea! Our first one got wash bc my daughter woke up with a stomach virus while sleeping in it.🤢 So, the washing machine was the only option.😝😄
Jackie says
What do you typically pack for the beach in your Yeti backpack?
Mix and Match Mama says
Ice, drinks and a few snacks! Lots of cans of sparkling water, water, etc. We had cheese, pepperoni and crackers in there this week!
Jackie says
Thanks!! What’s your go to alcohol drink to pack, or do you not usually do that?
Mix and Match Mama says
Things in a can are the easiest!! We like Fisher Island drinks when we’re up here and can get them!
Sheaffer Sims says
All great finds!!! That beach blanket looks awesome!