Happy happy Friday!
Friends, I’m so excited about today’s batch of Friday Faves. There is such a random and fun assortment of things to love this week.
So, grab that #psl, put on your cozy socks, maybe turn When Harry Met Sally on in the background and settle in.
It’s the weekend, y’all!
As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and wishing you the best Friday! xx
Speaking of which…
YOU GUYS!!!!!
I know I gushed like a crazy woman earlier this year, but I’m about to do it again…
…Life in Lilac now has FALL CANDLES OUT!
Jen Reed, you are brilliant.
Eeeeeeeks!
I am OBSESSED!
I know I said this before, but it is worth repeating…Hi, my name is Shay and 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. For years, I have sworn by like two different companies and that’s about all I’ve used…BUT…OH MY WORD, THESE CANDLES ARE DIVINE! I have been a HUGE fan since my first order arrived. But fall scents???? I’m absolutely obsessed with these fall scents!
Right now, I’m burning both Fall Fever and Better Than Pie literally as I type this, but not only do they have fall candles…
…Life in Lilac has the diffusers too…
…which I always have in my closet. I want it to smell nice in there, but I don’t want to burn a candle in that space.
Love, love, LOVE!! I love the color of these fall jars (a creamy white), I love that they burn for the longest 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 just love them, and even though I enjoyed them all summer long, I’m OBSESSED with them now that it’s fall. 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).
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
All the kids sports this week…
Awwwww! Smith had his first official middle school football game this week…
…and it was SO MUCH FUN!!!! I was able to watch his 7th grade game before heading over to see…
…my 8th grade cheerleader too! Basically, every other week, she’ll cheer for his team, so future games should be even more fun!
BUT WAIT!
Look who had her very first sports practice EVER this week…
…I’m dead.
Bahahahahahahaha!
Yes! We have another volleyball player in the house! Oh my gosh! She (and her teammates!) were so freaking cute! Their first game is tomorrow morning. We are just so pumped to see Mades play a sport.
Well, THIS TOP is just too good not to be a Fave. I bought THIS SWEATER first in black with a crew neck and loved it so much that I bought it again in B-khaki in this v-neck. The quality is so fabulous especially considering the price AND that it’s an Amazon find. I love this for transitional weather and seasons!!
Well this arrived at our house this week…
…you guys, The Story of God is just so amazing!!! This is one set of illustrated books that…
…each explain in simple and easy to follow details the story of God from beginning to the very end. When I originally received the set, I thought they would be perfect for Miss Mades, but honestly, Ashby has loved them just as much. They are beautifully illustrated and articulate the story of God in an easy to understand, specific and engaging way. I absolutely can’t get over how pretty they are and more than that, how important they are!!!
If you have kiddos in your family that you would love to understand more from beginning to end, the story of God, THIS SET is for you. They would make such great holiday gifts too. Love them! Since the set launches today, I know Theolaby is doing a lot of extra fun things on their website too (including a PARTY!), so you might want to pop over and check it out as well. Well done, Jennie Allen!
I posted a friendly reminder on Instagram this week that this is my favorite Amazon purchase to date 🙂 . I use it every single day, and it is for sure, an every single day Fave 🙂 .
And finally, wrap up your week with my Apple Butter Waffles with Cider Syrup! You guys, they’re so simple to make!! Your weekend needs them 🙂 .
Now, before we wrap up our week, we have a winner for…
…my FAVORITE DAY GUCCI GIVEAWAY!
So many of you ladies posted HYSTERICAL memes on Instagram over this last week. THANK YOU SO MUCH for participating! I hope they brought you joy, smiles and put you in the fall mood just as much as they did me.
We narrowed all of the memes down to the TOP TWO and then yesterday, many of you voted on Stories for your fave. They’re both SO ADORABLE, but our second place winner is officially…
…awwwww! We LOVED this meme, Kelly!!!! Absolutely adorable, clever and creative!!
Kelly’s meme was fabulous, buuuuut the people voted and a big CONGRATULATIONS and GUCCI BAG goes to…
…MARCI!!!
I reached out to Marci earlier this morning to let her know that her adorable meme was the winner of this year’s #memeintofallwithMMM challenge!! She will be getting a new Gucci bag just in time for fall 🙂 .
What a fun way to end our week!!!! Happy Friday, everyone! I will see you all back here on Monday! xx
Erika Slaughter says
I can’t wait to hear how this game tomorrow goes!! Madeley appears to be READY from that pic! 😂😂
Elspeth says
So many fall favorites! Have a great weekend!
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Sheaffer says
I bet Marci is sooooooo flipping excited!!!!!! And listen, I think I’m going to have to come to one of M’s volleyball games. #sendmetheschedule
Alicia says
I am curious which non-fall scents you like? I am excited to try these candles! Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’ve liked all of them, but I just finished Pretty Woman last week and really loved that one. It has a little fruity note to it and was so refreshing.
Laura Nailor says
Happy Friday Shay! What are the brands of other candles you also like? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
Circle E Candles and Magic Candle Co!
Angela says
Hi Shay! Can you share a link to the adorable shorts that you are wearing with the tan short sleeve sweater? I love them! Have a great weekend!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I love those too. They’re the brand Frame from Shopbop but from last year.
Lisa N says
That’s my sweet scarecrow granddaughter🧡💛🤎 So exciting that she was picked as one of the top 2!! Fun contest:)
Loving all your Fall posts🍁🎃
Ordered the eyelash curler yesterday and can’t wait to try it:)
Mix and Match Mama says
LISA, SHE IS ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!
Taylor says
Hi Shay,
Do you do anything fun with the candle jars after they are done burning?
Mix and Match Mama says
I should…they’d make cute pencil/pen cups!
Laurel Ross says
Can you buy the candles alone or do you have to get them in a set with the diffuser?
Mix and Match Mama says
You can totally buy them alone!
sandi says
Madeley playing volleyball is a whole vibe. Our youngest (bless her heart) has watched her siblings play soccer (our oldest played soccer in college), basketball, tennis, volleyball (travel and school, oh so fun!) cheer and lacrosse before deciding that she would rather play the piano. Her one point in third grade volleyball was a ball that accidently bounced off her head, went over the net and the other team could not get to it . However, a few years ago she said she wanted to try swim team (which is another whole story because she would get mad when the bigs splashed her and she didn’t like to put her face under the water). Well, three practices in she was diving and swimming like a fish. Four years later she qualified for regionals…
It’s so fun watching our kids find their thing!
Karen says
Please share your new nail color. Love the dark color. Thank you Shay
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s a navy blue “dip” from my salon. Thank YOU!
Dustie Day says
Fall fever or pumpkin? Which one do you like better or are they both equally as good?
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh gosh! I’m going to go with the better than pie one but geez, that’s a hard choice. pumpkin scents get me every time! they’re both SO GOOD!
Tracy says
I have both too, and my favorite is Better than Pie as well. I am typically drawn to the classic fall fragrances and pumpkin is not generally my go-to, but there is something about the plum/fruity scent with it that makes it divine! I enjoy Fall Fever too, but the clove is pretty prominent so it may not be for everyone. Just my two cents!
Keisha Dawson says
Jen’s candles are my absolute favorite! I need to get the fall scents ASAP.
Erika says
I had a few of the LiL candles! Once I’m done, I cleaned them out,removed the label and use them around the house for things (marker holder, pen holder on my desk, toothbrush holder in kids bathroom, etc)
Cristin says
Question: Do you leave the candles burning even when you are not home? My dad is a fire inspector and it scares me to leave candles burning all day when I am not home. But man, it sure would be nice to come home to a nice candle-y smelling house!
Mix and Match Mama says
No, I blow them out when we leave and then re-light them.
Debbra Weber says
The picture of Madeley on the volleyball court is so great!! Made me smile big, loved it! Have a great weekend.
Kelly Menou says
My sweetheart scarecrow! No worries, she gets to be Elsa this year;) Thanks so much for all this fun, the coolest thing to read your blog this morning and see my girl 🍁 Have a great weekend!
Sugar Bostick says
This is such a thoughtful, generous giveaway! Such a thoughtful gesture. Also-that volleyball picture of Madeley!
Nicole says
Hi Shay!! Wondering how you’re balancing mornings, new routines and working out? On school days? Sports on Saturday mornings? What’s your go to routine? Thanks!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I need to do an updated post!! I will jot that down!
Jill says
Totally need to know how to keep the all white football uniform clean! My 7U little guys first year of tackle and his uniform is also all white! Ahh!
Mix and Match Mama says
The school washes them and honestly, they look dingy. Ha! I gave up on white uniforms. They’re just SO HARD!