IT’S FRIDAY!
I’m extra hyped up on pumpkin flavored coffee this morning because we have a BIG weekend ahead of us.
We have alllllll the sports…and we have one of our favorite traditions EVER (see Fave #1), so I’m going to get to bloggin’ so you can get to readin’ and then we should all go out and enjoy our lovely fall weekend.
As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika today and sharing this week’s faves!
I hope you all have the BEST Friday!!
My first fave is that our town is hosting Oktoberfest this weekend!
YOU GUYS KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE OKTOBERFEST!
I am giddy right now.
G.I.D.D.Y.
If you’re looking for me this weekend, I will be running around to and from volleyball, soccer, football and baseball…and sneaking in bits of Oktoberfest in-between.
Oh fall, I love you and all of your festivities!!!
This week on our podcast, we chatted all things SLOWCOOKERS, AIR FRYERS AND INSTANT POTS along with other things like meal planning, grocery shopping, our thoughts on Sam’s, Costco and Trader Joe’s. Well, my show notes didn’t pop up on podcast platforms in their entirety, so I’m going to share my faves here for those of you who asked (I’m sorry it didn’t work on Tuesday!).
My favorite air fryer is this one...
…while Andrew’s favorite is this one…
And my favorite slow cooker is this one…
If you missed this week’s episode, you can catch it on your favorite podcast platform! Thank you all SO MUCH for the love you’re giving us!! Erika and I are having the best time sharing these episodes with all of you!!
These pants are giving me ALL THE HAPPY FEELS RIGHT NOW…
…I. AM. OBSESSED! I ordered these vegan leather pants and when I tried them on, they were too cute not to photograph and share immediately. First of all, they’re so comfy (pretty much like wearing a legging!), but my favorite part is that they come in a variety of lengths! That is HUGE for those of us who are not super tall (I’m 5’3″) and tired of hemming pants. These come in short, extra short and long (on top of just “regular”). I bought them TTS in a 26 short. They are really amazing with this super cozy sweater too! I bought the sweater in cream, but it comes in other colors and even stripes!
Looks like a leather pant, fits like your favorite leggings 🙂 .
Speaking of pants I’m loving…
…I bought two new pairs of jeans and love them too! They’re both from the brand Kut from the Kloth which means they’re comfy! They have stretch, they’re not too high or too low…they’re just the jeans you need this fall. I wore this slightly distressed pair TWICE this week! Look how cute it is with my booties!! (By the way, that’s my Amazon sweater that I always talk about!)
The booties are so comfy that I wore them twice this week too. They come in other colors, but I really loved gray for fall! I had on my jeans when the other pair arrived, so I went into my closet to try them on too. I had a visitor go with me…
…we both think this distressed pair of black jeans is a-mazing too!!! Again, so comfy, not too high, not too low, has stretch…just what we like!
Please excuse the laundry in the background…I was multi-tasking 😉 ,
Booties and black jeans is another winning combination! I’m going to wear these jeans today, so I’ll show you them in person on Stories!
I’ll wear the booties too 😉 .
Did you catch my Blender Pumpkin Bread recipe this week?! It’s not only so easy, it’s so delicious too! Bonus, you can make this one gluten-free if you like! You’ll be making this one over and over again this fall!
That’s it for this week! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!! xo
Gail says
That pumpkin bread looks yummy! Are you still using Cup 4 Cup for your G free flour option? And do you find you can just substitute it for flour in a recipe or do you make any other alteration?
Mix and Match Mama says
I’ve switched and almost exclusively use Namaste now. Cup 4 Cup was working well, but I think Namaste works even better! I buy it on Amazon.
Molly says
They carry Nameste flour at my Costco. You are welcome! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I am so excited to hear this tip!! THANK YOU!!
Sheaffer Sims says
Those jeans are CA-UTE!!!! And I had somehow missed the pumpkin bread recipe! Going to put the ingredients on my grocery list right now! xoxo
Erika Slaughter says
It’s gonna be a FUN weekend!!
Elspeth says
Love those booties!!! The pumpkin bread looks so good! Have a the best time at Oktoberfest!!
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Carrie says
We have made pumpkin blender muffins for many years. I adapt this recipe ( dairy allergy)-https://www.blessthismessplease.com/healthy-pumpkin-blender-muffins/
It is easily gluten free without special flour because it uses oats ( you make oat flour). The blender method is great for kids to help.
MS says
You bring a lot of new things into your closet as a blogger. Can you do a post on how you regularly keep your closet curated and purged as well? Do you do this regularly?
Mix and Match Mama says
I do it all the time. I would say that at least once a month, I edit my closet and donate or gift items.
Anne says
How do I get on your gift list? ?
Joanne says
I love those jeans and those booties are so cute.
Michele says
What’s a good Fall/Autumn playlist? I’m also learning Italian (it’s just fun) and I’m listening to a lot of Italian jazz cafe playlists. 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Steve Tyrell Radio on Pandora is perfect for fall!
Michele says
Thanks Shay!! Hope your family has a GREAT weekend with some twerking for Mades thrown in. Sorry, I had to say it. 🙂
Sandy M. says
Do you have a rec for a slow cooker like Erica mentioned that you can brown in or is can you in the one you linked? Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s this one here!
Cristie says
Super cute booties!
Lindsay says
Hi Shay, did you size down on the Abercrombie sweater? Looks like reviews say it runs big. Just wondering your experience. Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
I did not. I bought my TTS xs. It’s so soft!
Jaime says
I know this is a super random fun Friday Favorites question Hahahahaha but If you were to have another daughter what would you name her? Do you have a favorite girls name these days lol
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh gosh, well on our podcast, I gave a lot of choices a few weeks ago. I think I said Esther, Elizabeth, Beatrice, Margaret…basically, British royalty. 😉
Paula R. says
Shay,
Enjoy Octoberfest. Was that picture you posted the last time you went to octoberfest in your city? I think I remember you saying that maybe they canceled it the last year or two due to covid. The kids look so much younger in that picture! Enjoy yourselves and make up for all the lost time.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! That pic is from 2019!
sue says
Hi what size are you wearing in the v neck abercrombie sweater? wondering if i should size down?
Mix and Match Mama says
xs! I did not size down.
Cindy says
Shay what color polish is on your toes? They are so stink’n cute in those peep toe booties!
Mix and Match Mama says
Alpine Snow by OPI! Thank you!
Janey Polk says
My brother’s t-shirt company (Tumbleweed Texstyles) is an official sponsor of Oktoberfest and will have t-shirts there! Hope y’all have a great time! If you ever get the chance, come down to New Braunfels for Wurstfest! ☺️
Nikki says
I love the plaid shirt you have on in your story today! ? Those colors give me all the fall feels! ? Can I ask where it’s from? Would love for fall family pics!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s an Amazon find! I linked it in Stories!!
Nicole says
When you’re in Mexico, do you eat all the food and everything? Have you ever gotten sick? Or so you avoid certain things? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
At our resort, YES! I wouldn’t if I went off the resort though. I have never gotten ill at a resort in Mexico (though I understand it does happen).