Hellllllo Friday!
Any teachers out there counting down the days? Agh! I imagine there are several 😉 . Three more Fridays until summer break starts for us, so this mama is extra pumped.
I hope you had a wonderful week and that sunny skies and warm weather awaits you this weekend. We have soccer, baseball and swimming in our future.
From me to you, Happy Friday! As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika .xx
Well, you know how much I love me some graphic tees in the summer. These Amazon finds have me extra ready for summer! I still have some tees from last year that I love, but then I added a few new ones for this year too!
Ocean Air & Salty Hair. Yes, please!
Sunshine vibes on repeat over here.
Bring on the sunshine! Frenchie is ready 😉 .
Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine, repeat!
Sunshine and Coffee and my favorite yellow visor!
For you baseball mamas!
And for the summer holidays…
…love :)! This tank is HERE.
Oh friends, I’ve been so excited to share this next Fave with you!
Ready, set, light…
…I mean, I really love them. I knew I would like them because I’ve known Jen Reed a long time and everything she does is amazing, but I didn’t know I would LOVE her Living in Lilac candle company. In fact, last Friday at lunch, several of my friends and I were discussing them because it’s not just me…many of my friends have purchased them and really truly LOVE them.
Here’s the deal…you know I’m a candle snob. I burn at least two candles non-stop in my house every single day. I legit light them both at 4:30 AM and blow them out at 10:00 PM. I swear by like two different companies and that’s about all I use…so when her candles arrived, I would be lying if I didn’t admit to be a little nervous because I do consider myself a candle connoisseur and well, I have high standards. BUT…OH MY WORD, THESE CANDLES ARE DIVINE!
Not only are they gorgeous just in the jar, but they smell amazing, have staying power and now, I will be purchasing them on repeat to add to my candle collection. I love the color of the jar (a muted lilac with just a touch of gray), I love that they burn for a long time (around 60 hours!), I love that they’re made without any chemical amplifiers and come from an all-natural soy so they’re clean and burn beautifully (never smoky). I know you’ve heard a lot of people shout from the rooftops about how awesome they are…and it’s because it’s all true 🙂 .
Isn’t the jar gorgeous?! This Always Welcome scent has been burning in our family room. In fact, I did a story the other day and someone sent me a DM because they noticed it burning in the background. She said “doesn’t it make your entire house smell lovely” and I was like “YES!!”. This particular scent is white spice and sueded cedar so it’s just subtle and pleasant in the background.
I had Wonderful & Worthy burning in the powder bath last week and someone came to the door to drop something off. The first question she asked me was what candle I had burning because my entryway smelled so nice 🙂 . You see?! They really make any space smell nice without being overpowering.
Each candle is packaged so beautifully that it would make a wonderful gift for any occasion (hostess gift, birthday gift, thank you gift…any gift).
I always keep a diffuser in my closet (because I don’t want to burn a candle in there), and her diffuser has made that space smell so fabulous too! If you’re a diffuser person, these are for you!
I am so pleased with these candles and will continue to purchase them as I need more. Right now, her team let me know that they have a BUY MORE, SAVE MORE promo going on if you shop in their app! You have to purchase in the app to get the savings, but it is totally worth it. Check out the savings below:
- 1 -2 items – free shipping
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3-4 items 10% off free ship
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4-5 items 15%off free ship
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6 plus 25% off free ship
Pssssst! I just saw that my cute little sweater tank is currently 40% off 🙂 . It comes in other cute colors too!
In honor of Mother’s Day weekend, today, I’m sharing some of my favorite recipes from…
…my favorite mamas 🙂 . I rounded up several of my mom, my mother-in-law and my grandmother’s recipes to share with you this morning and bonus, you will want to make them ALL especially this time of year! They’re all so easy, so delicious and made by my favorite ladies 🙂 . Check them out HERE.
And finally, I have the winner of the first of FOUR…
This week’s winner will receive everything in…
Ready, set…congratulations to KATE SIEVEWRIGHT!
You were this week’s winner! I emailed you first thing this morning, Kate! Please email me back ASAP to claim your prize.
One prize down, three more to go! I will be announcing our next prize on Monday, so make sure you come back to check it out!
Have the best weekend, friends! My heart always feels bittersweet on Mother’s Day weekend. I know many of you have lost your mom or lost your child. I know many of you are desperately trying to become mothers. I know that it can be joyous day for many but a really hard day for other. I just want you to know that this morning, I’m specifically praying for this community and any of you who might be hurting this weekend. God bless you all. xx
Olivia says
Love reading your blog! Where are your white shorts from in the picture with the baseball tee? Need some new white shorts!
Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I believe those are Kut from the Kloth!
Elspeth says
What a fun roundup!! Have a great weekend and Mother’s Day!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Margaret says
When I looked up the ocean air t shirt it said hand wash. Do you hand wash it. I want to send to my daughter but she is not going to hand wash it
Thx and happy mothers day
Mix and Match Mama says
Nope! I wash and dry it!
Sara Sparks says
4 more Fridays for this teacher!!?? But who’s counting…??
Paula McKaughan says
Happy Mother’s Day Shay!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family ??
Kate Sievewright says
Hi Shay, I’m so excited! – I was your winner today but I did not get an email from you. Let me know the best way to reach out to you. Thank you!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Check again, Kate!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Robin Lewis says
Have a very very happy happy Mother’s Day!! You bring this mama a lot of joy with your blog ?
Sandra Roberts says
Congrats to Katie for winning! And praying for everyone that feels heavy this weekend.
Kara says
Ordered a candle and diffuser! Love the jar!! ? thanks for all the fun things today! Happy Mother’s Day!
Ashley Musselman says
Is it possible to link up (Or make a post) with your favorite shorts? Shorts are SO hard to find and I love all of yours.
Mix and Match Mama says
Great idea!
Kala says
Love the Life in Lilac candles too! Have Always Welcome and then the last one I got was Heart Throb. That one is so good too! I am eyeing the diffusers next for my bathroom. ?
Alison says
Can you please remind me what your other loyal candle company is? I know you’ve posted about it before but I can’t remember. I’m on the hunt for a new one because my Etsy gal is closing her shop. And I am super particular about candles, too.
Happy Mother’s Day, to you!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Circle E Candles and Magic Candle Co are the two I burn every.single.day!
Traci M says
Which are fav smells from Magic Candle?! just signed up! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
There are so many!!! Boardwalk, Beach Club and Polynesian just to name a few! I’m burning Fiji in my office right now!
MB says
Your Mother in law is stunning and I think Kensington takes after her- have you ever compared younger pics of the two?
Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Alison says
Thanks for sharing about those candles! I wish they were sold in store somewhere to smell them before purchasing. I guess I’ll just have to buy a few to try. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Mother’s Day!
Debbie says
Have a WONDERFUL Mother’s Day!
Sheaffer says
The candles are SERIOUSLY fantastic. FANTASTIC.
Beth Valenta says
Happy Mother’s Day Shay!
Katie Lemaster says
I bought your favorite beach bag a few weeks ago and haven’t used it yet but I also just bought a bogg bag! Have you used one? If so, which do you prefer?
Mix and Match Mama says
Kensington has a bog bag which she loves, but for me, it’s too heavy.
Marisa says
Love those yellow athletic shorts! Where are they from?
Mix and Match Mama says
Zella from Nordstrom!
Melissa says
I love the sandals you’re wearing with the “Bring on the Sunshine” tee. Do you know where they’re from? Have a very happy Mother’s Day!! And yes, many prayers to everyone having a tough weekend.
Mix and Match Mama says
They were from last year and I think they’re Steve Madden!
Debbie says
A while back you mentioned that you had purchased Laura Geller makeup and were going to do a review of it. I know you are very busy but I have been waiting to see what you thought of it. Did you get a chance and what did you think. I bought some around Christmas when she had it on sale.
Also, I enjoy your blogs. It is a part of my every day!
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwww! thank YOU so much!!!!! I need to do a review!!
Brandye says
Thank you for remembering it’s bittersweet for some of us. My mother is “here,” but is in memory care with dementia. It’s a kind of purgatorey. My sister passed from cancer in October, so I’m Mother’s one and only. It is not lost on me that there’s a blessing that we can afford her care. Many, many people deal with this in their home. I cannot imagine. Please say a little prayer for Gwen and me.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh I’m going to stop and pray for you right now. Sending you so much love!
Brandye says
The prayers were felt. I actually got a few real words from her yesterday. And when I said, “I love you,” she said it back as clear as day! Mostly she speaks in just random sounds, but with so much expression. I know she’s trying to tell me something. Prayers were felt and are appreciated.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my goodness! I am so thankful for the update!! Continued prayers!!!
Lauren says
Those sweet handprints on your Louis Vuitton box are precious! ?
Vickiy says
Happy Mother’s Day!! Thank you for bringing joy to my life every day.??
Amy McConnell says
Just here stalking the comments to see what other scent recommendations come this way ? from one candle snob to another!
Lois says
I love those candles, but $7,000 per year is a little rich for my blood! Wow! Maybe my girls will buy a few for me on Mother’s Day. Praying for that!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m confused, what is $7000 per year?
Elizabeth Feldpausch says
I loveeeee all the shirts you shared! Can you also share where your denim shorts are from? Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re all from Nordstrom over the years!