Happppppy Friday, friends!
You guys…
…today is my parents’ 45th wedding anniversary! How cool is that?!
Want to know how they’re celebrating the big day? Spending it with Ashby and Mades. Bahahaha! I don’t exactly know how that happened, but I bet if you would have asked Jay in Sherry in 1977 who they would spend their 45th anniversary with…they probably only could have hoped and wished it would be with two of their precious grandbabies. I’m so, so, so thankful for the legacy my parents (and Andrew’s parents) have given to us. Forty five years is a really long time. I’m not exactly sure how it’s possible since my mom is only 49, but we’ll go with it ;).
Today, I have my weekly round up of Faves, and, as always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika .
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! xx
Head to the comment section of my ultimate MAY BOOK REVIEW post STAT!! You guys, I have so many new book suggestions now thanks to YOU!! If you missed this post on Monday, not only did I share 8 new book ideas with you (in a variety of different genres!), but then other sweet readers left SO MANY new suggestions for us all to read in June!
My Kindle was busy, busy downloading books on Monday night. Thank you so much for all of your recs!!
Who doesn’t need some Father’s Day gift ideas?!
These are all picks that the men in my family love…
You have heard me talk about SO MANY of these items over the years!
From the chair to the earbuds, the battery holder, these specific Yeti products, the My Q for your garage door, the Tile for his wallet/phone…you guys, these are really all of Andrew’s favorite things. I am looking at this graphic thinking “Yup, this here is a solid list of Andrew’s favorite things.”.
I hope this helps you with your Father’s Day shopping!
#1: YETI Hopper Backflip 24 Soft Sided Cooler/Backpack
#2: GearLight LED Headlamp Flashlight S500 [2 Pack] – Running, Camping, and Outdoor Headlight Headlamps – Head Lamp with Red Safety Light for Adults and Kids
#3: Bose Sport Earbuds – True Wireless Earphones – Bluetooth In Ear Headphones for Workouts and Running, Glacier White
#4: iFox iF012 Bluetooth Shower Speaker – Certified Waterproof – Wireless It Pairs Easily to All Your Bluetooth Devices – Phones, Tablets, Computer, Radio
#5: Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Card, Translucent Ruby
#6: Bindle Bottle Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle, Stainless Steel & Double Walled, Hidden Stash/Storage Compartment, Stays Cold for 24 Hours, Hot for 12, Leak Proof Wide Mouth Lid, Glacier Blue, 24 oz
#7: Himal Collapsible Portable Corn Hole Boards With 8 Cornhole Bean Bags (3 x 2-feet)
#8: Apple Watch Stand, OMOTON 2 in 1 Universal Desktop Stand Holder for iPhone and Apple Watch Series 6/5/4/3/2/1 and Apple Watch SE (Both 38mm/40mm/42mm/44mm) (Black)
#9: Magnetic Wristband, BLENDX Men Gifts Tool with Strong Magnets for Holding Screws, Nails, Drill Bits Cool Tools for Father’s Day Gift for Him, Men, Husband, Dad, Guys, DIY-er
#10: iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Bank, 6000mAh Portable Charger with Finger Holder, Stronger Magnet Stick for Phone with Unique Mag-Suction Tech, Only Compatible with iPhone 13/13 Pro Max/12/12 Pro Max
#11: myQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain myQ-G0401 – Wireless Smart Garage Hub and Controller, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Smartphone Control, White
#12: TOLOCO Massage Gun, Upgrade Percussion Muscle Massage Gun for Athletes, Handheld Deep Tissue Massager, Black
#13: PeakPlus Rechargeable Tactical Flashlight LFX1000 (18650 Battery and Charger Included) – High Lumens LED, Super Bright, Zoomable, 5 Modes, Water Resistant – Best Camping, Emergency Flashlights
#14: YETI Rambler 20 oz Travel Mug, Stainless Steel, Vacuum Insulated with Stronghold Lid, Black
#15: Host Freeze Beer Glasses, 16 ounce Freezer Gel Chiller Double Wall Plastic Frozen Pint Glass, Set of 2, Grey
#16: YETI Rambler 12 oz. Colster Can Insulator for Standard Size Cans
#17: Qubii Auto Backup Photos & Videos MFi Apple Certified iPhone Storage Flash Drive Photo Stick for iPhone 11/11 pro/12/12 pro/13/13 pro for iPad Photo Storage for PC/MacBook/Laptops External Hard Drive
#18: Tile Mate (2022) 1-Pack. Bluetooth Tracker, Keys Finder and Item Locator for Keys, Bags and More; Up to 250 ft. Range. Water-Resistant. Phone Finder. iOS and Android Compatible.
#19: 321 STRONG Foam Roller – Medium Density Deep Tissue Massager for Muscle Massage and Myofascial Trigger Point Release, with 4K eBook
#20: Portable Car Vacuum Cleaner: High Power Corded Handheld Vacuum w/ 16 foot cable – 12V – Best Car & Auto Accessories Kit for Detailing and Cleaning Car Interior
#21: Ontel Battery Daddy, 180 Battery Organizer and Storage Case with Tester
#22: Custom Socks with Faces Change Men Face Size Personalized Printed Photo Crew Socks
#23: GCI Outdoor Freestyle Rocker Portable Folding Rocking Chair
Since there are so many here, I made a visual widget too for you so that it’s easy to just see it and click as well:
I’ve got my summer uniform going strong over here: top, shorts and repeat!
Here’s what I’ve been wearing this week…
My shorts are not current, but you can find my cute top (currently on sale) HERE in multiple colors. I’m wearing the color “antique white”.
My earrings though…
…rock my world! Little gold and pearl lobsters?! YES, PLEASE!!
This shirt had me at the stripes, but guess what?! It also comes in SO MANY other colors and stripes too! The back of the shirt is super cute too! I am wearing an xs here, and it fits a little big, so if you’re in-between, I think you could size down. My shorts, of course, are my faves, and today, they’re 30% off!
Finally, my favorite place to buy bodysuits is Abercrombie. I have several and love them all! They fit TTS, they’re made well, I wash and dry them…I cannot say enough. I have this one HERE in both black and white. LOVE!
I love this one HERE…
…this one HERE…
…and this one HERE.
I’m pretty positive that there’s a whole post here, but if you’re looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer…don’t forget about using your Amazon Echo to teach them how to draw. I’m not sure a day goes by where Mades doesn’t perch up here and go to YouTube and ask it how to draw ___. She also asks about lettering, 3D shapes and more. I was watching her do it this morning, and it just reminded me that it’s a really great way to entertain kids and encourage their creativity. She’s getting SO GOOD at drawing freehand just from watching on our Echo!!
We had our first swim meet this week! Oh my word! I posted a video on my IG, so check it out if you haven’t already in my Reels. Ashby just jumped on in there and swam her heart out. We are SO PROUD OF HER!!!!! She has this amazing work ethic and tries her hardest at every single thing she does. We were bursting with pride at her meet.
Last but not least…
…it’s my annual round up of THE BEST BURGER RECIPES! You guys, I have 33 amazing burgers you need to try this summer. From beef to turkey, crab cake burgers, vegetarian burgers, burgers with peaches, burgers with blackberries, a vegetarian burger and more. You need these recipes 🙂 !
That wraps up this week’s Faves! I hope you all have a blessed weekend! I’ll see you here on Monday! xx
Erika Slaughter says
Super proud of Ashby! She rocked that meet!
Elspeth says
What a great roundup of favorites!! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Dana P says
Aww…those swim meet pictures are absolutely precious!! Also, how is your grandmother doing these days? 🙏🏼
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much for asking. We would still love your prayers. Thank you.
Melissa Terry says
Your girl is a total rockstar!!! Reading Stanley Tucci’s book now and have pimento cheese burgers on the menu-thank you as always for the great suggestions!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
Way to go, Ashby! And congrats to your parents on their anniversary! That’s amazing!
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Laci Murray says
So proud of Ashby!
Sheaffer says
Awesome Father’s Day gift ideas!!!
Carrie says
We are a swim team family! It’s an amazing sport. My youngest cracked me up. She swam all fall, winter, and spring on a team. Now we are back with summer team and they asked her group “who swam all winter?”. I watched her not raise her hand and thought it was odd. I asked later and she said “Oh I wanted to stay with my friend and also, I am not volunteering for those harder lanes unless I know what they are going to make us do, my lane was fun, so easy!!”. My kid working the system!! Swim meets are so long, for the summer team you have to stay for the whole meet. We have 230 kids on our team. Meets are usually 5 hours.
Paula says
What kind of strapless bra to you wear that does fall down?
Mix and Match Mama says
MY FAVORITE!!!! I talk about this bra all the time! I’ve worn it for years and years! You can find it here: https://shopstyle.it/l/bHJE9
Janet says
Happy Anniversary to your parents!
Brenda says
Happy Anniversary to your parents! 💜💜
Kelly Bonner says
Happy Anniversary to Lovie & Papa Jay! 45 years is amazing! 🥂
Anya says
Hi there… this is silly, but I really love the seasonal changes you make to your phone cases! Any chance you’ve shared the link previously for the pretty pink case + popsocket? thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re both Amazon finds. I think I’ve shared them, but let me look!
Amanda @ That Inspired Chick says
I want that black bodysuit! And how cute is Ashby in her swim cap?! I love it! Happy anniversary to your sweet parents!
That Inspired Chick
Terry says
Thanks for sharing the Father’s Day ideas! I just ordered the Swiss Army “card” for our sons and son’s-in-law for Father’s Day! I’m curious about the portable bag set. Do you use it at home too or only for when you need something portable?
Mix and Match Mama says
Mostly for when we’re out and about!
Sharron Reeves says
Recommended GF restaurants in McKinney … will def try the cookie store 💕
Mix and Match Mama says
The Yard and Cadillac Pizza Pub for sure!
Katie says
So many goodies in this roundup! My guy & Andrew are certainly similar {he’s also a prepared for everything in every situation type 🙂 } – he has most of the things on that list and would def love the ones he doesn’t, Ha! Are you a XS or S in the Abercrombie Body Suits? I’m trying to decide between the two and my sizes typically follow yours. Thank you and Happy Friday!
Allison Scranton says
Hi! I missed the book review comment section, so I’m posting it here, but have you read Cilka’s Journey? It’s the sequel to The Tatooist of Auschwitz, and it’s is incredible! I think you’d love it too!! Another WWII/Holocaust book I enjoyed was The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff. The story follows two women who work as aerialists in the circus traveling around Europe during WWII and their relationship where they have to learn to work together and trust each other. The story had me captivated and the ending wasn’t what I was expecting. I’d be so curious to hear your thoughts on this story!
Mix and Match Mama says
I read it last year and loved it so much. It was SUCH a hard read, but it was so inspiring and beautiful too.