Awwwww! Friends! It’s FEBRUARY!!!
I decided to kick off the month with all the February feels.
Anyone else need a little red, pink, hearts and love in their Tuesday?!
First up this first of February…VALENTINE’S GIFT GUIDES!!
You loved my holiday guides so much that I made a few for Valentine’s Day too! From your kids to teachers, I tried to think of everyone this season…
#1: FROG SAC Pink Heart Headband for Girls, Studded Knotted Headbands for Kids, Cute Head Bands, Little Girl Velvet Hair Accessories, Gold Stud Hearts Hairband, No Slip Fashion Head Band Head Piece
#2: Squishmallow Official Kellytoy Plush 12″ Cali The Rainbow Caticorn- Ultrasoft Stuffed Animal Plush Toy
mibasies Kids Heart Shaped Sunglasses for Toddler Girls Age 3-10, UV 400 Protection
#3: MAGIFIRE Wooden Toddler Puzzles Gifts Toys for 1 2 3 Year Old Boys Girls Baby Infant Kid Learning Educational 6 Animal Shape Jigsaw Eco Friendly Child Kid Montessori Stem Travel Toy
#4: Melissa & Doug Decorate-Your-Own Wooden Craft Kits Set – Race Car and Monster Truck
#5: Heart Initial Stud Earrings for Girls – S925 Sterling Silver Post 14K Gold Plated Dainty Letter Earrings Hypoallergenic Little Initial Earrings for Women Girls Kids Sensitive Girls Earrings
#6: Heart Initial Necklaces for Women Girls – 14K Gold Filled Heart Pendant Letter Alphabet Necklace Tiny Initial Necklaces for Women Kids Child Heart Letter Initial Necklace Birthday Gifts for Girls
#7: FunzBo Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls – STEM Toy Gardening Pretend Gift for Kids – Stacking Game for Toddlers playset – Educational Activity for Preschool Children Age 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Boys
#8: LEGO Valentine’s Brown Bear 40462 Building Kit (239 Pieces)
#9: Kinetic Sand Scents, Ice Cream Treats Playset with 3 Colors of All-Natural Scented Sand and 6 Serving Tools
#10: Spot It! Classic Card Game | Game For Kids | Age 6+ | 2 to 8 Players | Average Playtime 15 minutes | Eco-Blister | Made by Zygomatic
#11: Taco vs Burrito – The Wildly Popular Surprisingly Strategic Card Game Created by a 7 Year Old
#12: Trendy Kids Girls Purse Sequin Heart Rainbow Shoulder Strap Crossbody Bags Handbag for Little Girls Toddler (Silver)
#13: I Love You So…
#14: Little Blue Truck’s Valentine
#15: Paint by Sticker Kids: Mermaids & Magic!: Create 10 Pictures One Sticker at a Time! Includes Glitter Stickers
#16: LEGO The LEGO Movie 2 Emmet’s Piece Offering (30340) Bagged
#17: White Mountain Puzzles Love Stamps 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle • White Mountain
#1: Dainty Layered Necklace for Women Real Gold Plated Coin Choker Necklace Christmas Gift
#2: Colorful Love Earrings for Women – Earrings for Girls Women Gifts – Choice of Color
#3: YBMYCM Glitter Jelly Bangles Bracelets Set for Women Glitter Filled Jelly Silicone Bracelets for Girls
#4: ZSMJYJ Charm Bracelet Stackable Rainbow Tile Enamel Beads Love Bracelets Sets Friendship Jewelry Bangle for Women Coworker Christmas Gifts
#5: Silver Heart Hoop Earrings for Women – 1 Pairs 60mm Stainless Steel Heart Shaped Hoop Earrings, Great for Shopping, Dating and Daily Wear (Hoop 60mm / 2.36inch)
#6: Spunky Pineapple Conversation Hearts Valentine’s Day Premium Sweatshirt
#7: Women Valentine’s Day Shirt Love Heart Graphic Tee Casual Valentine Gift for Girlfriend Short Sleeve Shirt
#8: ALLTB Be Mine Valentines Day T Shirts Womens Rainbow Heart Graphic Shirt Short Sleeve Casual Valentine Gift Tops
#9: Love Heart Graphic Tee T Shirts for Women Teen Girls Cute Graphic T Shirts Tee Top with Saying
#10: Beopjesk Womens Valentine’s Day Graphic Tees Short Sleeve Heart Printed Shirts Blouse Tops
#11: Saodimallsu Womens Cute Puff Long Sleeve Pullover Sweaters Soft Lightweight Crewneck Fall Knitted Sweater Tops
#12: Tutorutor Womens Cute Heart Love Print Sweater Tops Oversized Crew Neck Dot Ball Loose Knitted Spring Jumper Pullover • Tutorutor
#13: Alsol Lamesa Women Sweaters Heart Front Crew Neck Long Sleeve Knitted Pullover Sweater
#14: ECOWISH Women Valentine Heart Sweater V Neck Embroidery Knit Loose Casual Long Sleeve Ribbed Pullover Sweaters
#1: 30 Pcs Mini Squeeze Pop Bubble Simple Fidget Sensory Toys, Mini Silicone Keychain Wrap Small Pop Bulk Classroom Prizes Relieve Anxiety Stress Toy for Kids Adult Party Favors
#2: JOYIN 28 Pack Valentines Day Gift Cards with Pop Tube Set for Kids Party Favor
#3: JOYIN 28 Packs Sticky Hands with Card Headers for Kids Party Favor, Classroom Exchange Prizes, Valentine’s Greeting Cards, Valentine Party Favors, Valentine Exchange Gifts
#4: 17 Pairs Heart Shape Sunglasses Neon Colors for Valentine’s Party Favor Supplies Holiday Accessories Kids Women (Multi Color)
#5: Spring Flower 30Pcs Valentine’s Greeting Cards With Heart-Shaped Slime DIY Kits,Kids Valentine Cards Exchange,Classr Game Prizes,School Valentines Day Gift,Party Favors
#6: JOYIN 28 Pack Assorted Valentines Day Stationery Kids Gift Set Valentine Classroom Exchange Party Favor Toy
#7: Kiddokids 28 Valentines Day Gifts Cards with Foam Airplanes Valentine’s Greeting Cards for Kids School Classroom Valentine’s Exchange Gift
#8: 28 Pack Valentine Cards with Mosaic Crystal Gem Sticker Art Kits for Kids Valentine’s Day DIY Craft Jewels for Classroom Exchange Prizes and Gifts, Valentine’s Greeting Cards
#9: JOYIN 28 Count Valentines Day Gifts Cards, Valentine’s Greeting Cards for Kids with Zoo Animals Valentine Classroom Exchange Party Favor Toy
#10: JOYIN 26 Packs Valentines Day Prefilled Hearts with Valentine Cards Filled with Animal Building Blocks for Valentine Party Favor, Classroom Prize Supplies, Valentine’s Greeting Gifts
#11: Silly Creature Valentines Slap Bracelets and Cards for Kids School Classrooms
#1: CEALXHENY Beaded Drop Earrings Handmade Seed Bead Heart Hoop Dangle Earrings Bohemia Statement Earring Studs for Women Girls
#2: Teachers Valentines Day Class Full of Sweethearts T-Shirt
#3: Dash DMW001HR Machine for Individual, Paninis, Hash Browns, other Mini waffle maker, 4 inch, Red heart
#4: Chesapeake Bay Candle Scented Candle, Joy + Laughter (Cranberry Dahlia), Medium
#5: ZSMJYJ ZS Charm Bracelet Stackable Rainbow Tile Enamel Beads Love Bracelets Sets Friendship Jewelry Bangle for Women Coworker Gifts
#6: Trendsmax Initial Letter Pendant Necklace Mens Womens Capital Letter Yellow Gold Plated A Z Stainless Steel Box Chain 22inch
#7: Funny teachers quottes Teaching is a work of heart,cool teachers notebook: happy teachers valentine’s day, lined notebook/ journal gift ,110 pages,6×9,sofft cover,matte finish
#8: Hand Cream Gift Set, Hand Cream, with Shea Butter, Travel Size Hand Cream Gifts, 6 x 1.0 oz, 30ml
#9: Starbucks Gift Cards, Multipack of 4
#10: Amazon.com Gift Card for Any Amount in a Flower Pot Reveal (Classic White Card Design)
#11: Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 12 Count
#12: Heart Shaped Tea Cup 240 ml/ 8 Oz Double Walled Insulated Glass Coffee Mug Valentine’s Day Clear Tea Cup for Valentine’s Day, Anniversary, Wedding, Engagement, Birthday
#13: Vermont Christmas Company Cupcakes of Love Jigsaw Puzzle 1000 Piece
#14: Bath Bombs Ultra Lux Gift Set – 6 XXL Fizzies with Natural Dead Sea Salt Cocoa and Shea Essential Oils – Best Gift Idea for Birthday, Mom, Girl, Him, Kids – Add to Bath Basket
Okay, so I don’t want to oversell this next thing, but at the same time, I wish I were sitting next to you right this minute so that I could hold your face between my hands and say, “GIRL, YOU NEED TO MAKE THESE BARS. RIGHT NOW!”.
Right. Now. So, I made these Valentine’s Chex Treats because a) we had the ingredients already at home and b) they’re naturally gluten-free. What I didn’t anticipate was that they would be the best thing I’ve ever tasted in my life. Ha! You know how Andrew and I don’t typically care for desserts? We could not stop eating these. In fact, he said “Make sure on your blog, you tell everyone I had two.” Yeah. He doesn’t eat anything sweet…and he had more than one. These are easy, they’re no bake, they totally don’t have to be festive (just don’t add the sprinkles) or they can be super festive for any occasion (switch out the sprinkles). Either way, I’ve been sitting on this recipe for a month now and am SO EXCITED to share it with you! See it right HERE! I’m telling you, they’re so easy, my kids make them on their own now. We love them!!
Not only is today the beginning of the month of love, it’s also…
…the Chinese New Year!
Over the weekend, we had a SUPER special celebration with…
…Catherine and Britt! This was something we’ve talked about so many times before, and on Friday, we were finally able to share in our first (of many!) New Year’s celebrations together. It was so much fun and SO special, that Ashby, Kensington and I repeated it the next night at a different restaurant because K couldn’t attend on Friday and wanted to be a part of the celebration too. It was truly just SO SPECIAL, and I’m so thankful to my sweet sister-in-law for pouring into these girls like she does.
Also, friends! Don’t forget that today is…
…PODCAST TUESDAY!!
Today’s very fun episode is all about LIFE HACKS!
From our personal faves to so many of YOUR best life hacks (from food to laundry, parenting, eating, cleaning…THERE ARE SO MANY!), we’re breaking it all down!
You can listen to today’s episode on Breaking Down Life Hacks HERE or on your favorite podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc).
As a reminder, so far this season we’ve broken down HAWAII, TRAVELING TOGETHER, BINGE WATCHING, FRIENDSHIP, BOTOX, BIKINIS, FITNESS, THE BESTIES, SOCIAL MEDIA, ENNEAGRAM, RECAPPED THE FIRST TEN, BACK TO SCHOOL, BIRTH, DIET, FALL, TIME, SLOW COOKERS, AIR FRYERS AND INSTANT POTS, BOOK CLUB #1, THE BACHELOR, our hubbies broke down PODCAST EPISODES 1-20 in PART 1 AND PART 2, ADOPTION, BOOK CLUB#2, GIRL FRIEND PARTIES, BEST OF THE BESTIES #1, HOLIDAY GIFTING, NEW YEAR, SAME US and DISNEY WORLD!
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I hope you enjoy today’s episode! Happy February!!!! xoxo
Elspeth says
That dessert looks delicious and I can’t wait to read all about life hacks! So fun!!
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Carol says
Just ordered the valentine waffle maker. Ordered the pumpkin one when you recommended it last fall. Love it. The cutest little waffles ever! Already have 2 of the t shirts you posted and love them so going to look at the sweatshirt. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful picture of those sweet little girls. Ashby is growing so fast. Seems like yesterday we were reading about you bringing her home.
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re getting so big so fast!!
Alison says
Thanks for sharing all the gift guides for Valentine’s day! Can you also share one for Husbands…. I’m struggling on ideas this year. 😉
Nicole says
Loved all the life hacks!! I never knew that about candles!! Life changing!
You mentioned how Andrew said meal planning would be easier to stick to the same meals, I was wondering what your top go to family meals are that you do repeat often? What’s your fave? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I should make that a post!! Great idea, Nicole!
Arika says
Great ideas on the class gift guide. I ordered the little keychains. Love the idea of bringing a non-food item to pass out. Thanks!
Kelly M. says
I would love to see a Valentine gift guide for men please, thank you!
Liz says
Need a teen/tween v-day gift guide! Want to get something for my niece who is 13 and need help! Thank you!!
Cyndi says
Will you be doing a complete post on London – what you saw, places you went, what you both wore?
Mix and Match Mama says
I will!! Yes, yes!
Cara says
One life hack… my kids get gift cards for Christmas, birthdays etc. I bought a recipe box with the dividers. I labeled them the dividers ( Starbucks,Amazon, Dicks sports etc)When my kids or I get gift cards I put their initial on the back of the card and put it in the spot it goes in and keep it in my car. Good way not to forget about them and keep them organized.
Rachel says
Hi Shay- many people are now calling it Lunar New Year due to the fact it is celebrated all over the world and not just China. I just learned this and thought I’d share.
Mix and Match Mama says
I love that, Rachel! Thank you!!
Sheaffer says
Can’t wait to listen about all of the life hacks!
Erika Slaughter says
I loved chatting Life Hacks with you and definitely learned a thing or two!