Happy, happy Friday!
For someone who didn’t do much this week, I sure have a BIG VARIETY OF FAVES today…and believe it or not, our kids STILL AREN’T BACK AT SCHOOL.
Agh! This is DAY FOUR, so basically, we got a bonus winter break. ‘Tis the season for ice. #craziness
Okay, today’s post is super fun and includes A PROMO CODE!
Plus, one more bonus thing, I don’t know if I’ll always post this on a Friday, but someone gave me a great idea of sharing all of the random/useful things I find on Amazon, which lead me to this week’s…
…Kensington came home last week and asked us if we would buy her a Birdie. We looked it up, and it’s an alarm that you can easily set off should you be somewhere (parking lot, school, out for a walk, etc) and need an alarm to draw attention/scare someone/something away. Andrew promptly bought every girl in the family one. He added them to the little girls’ bikes and then I’ve been carrying mine on walks/runs (perhaps to scare off a coyote?!). Great little gadget. We’ve tested all of ours out and yes, they’re very loud.
Okay, as always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and wishing you a warm and wonderful weekend! xx
On Monday afternoon, it became clear that the kiddos wouldn’t be heading back to school anytime soon. We snuggled up and stayed in all week long. A few things to note, on cold weather days, I lose interest in waking up early, washing my hair or putting makeup on. I gain interest in comfy clothes, eating carbs and binge watching Jack Ryan on Prime.
This face.
Want to know where it’s not icy?
Here…
Awwwwwww! My nephews and niece just returned from a Mix and Match Travel trip to Walt Disney World and my Auntie Shay heart can hardly stand all of the cuteness. These three were Facetiming me while they were there and oh the joys of young kiddos at Disney World. They were too precious for words! Don’t forget, we’d love to send you there too!!
Our Walt Disney World vacations aren’t just for the little ones. We love sending families of all ages, couples, girlfriends, honeymoons and more!
Contact us today for more information 🙂 .
This is why I’m going to the grocery store today. YOU GUYS! Holy cow, these are so delicious! They’re not too spicy for my kids…they’re just a basic Frito BUT EVEN BETTER! I even made my EASY WEEKNIGHT FRITO PIE this week and used these instead!
I have a PROMO CODE for you today!! I told you back in November, but my laundry is now 100% all Laundry Sauce. I AM OBSESSED! I am on their monthly delivery service which means, I get my dryer sheets and detergent pods delivered to my door. I saw that they just launched a new scent…Indonesian Patchouli. Yes, please!
I checked and guess what? My promo code SHAY still gives you 15% off your first order! Woohoo!
Let me give you the lowdown (again!) on the Sauce…
1: They now have four different scents to chose from. I started with Siberian Pine but now have all three including Egyptian Rose, Australian Sandalwood and Indonesian Patchouli. I love the original three scents and just rotate which pods and dryer sheets I throw in. I’m really excited to try the newest one! Speaking of which…
2: Each scent not only comes in a pod but dryer sheets too! #theperfectcombination
3: You can either purchase your detergent and dryer sheets individually or you can subscribe and save choosing automatic deliveries every 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 months for a discounted price. I am on the every 2 month automated delivery.
4: To read “their story” and find out all the deets behind the Sauce, you can check that out HERE.
Coziness on repeat. This picture was from Monday when I was still *trying* to look put together despite staying home. Fast forward to last night, and I looked like Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant. This is the sweatshirt that was #9 in my Amazon Top Ten for 2022! I’ve worn it a million times and still love it so very much!
Just to recap, here are all TOP TEN…
#10: LONGSLEEVE PULLOVER SWEATER
#9: SHERPA PULLOVER
#8: CHLORINE REMOVAL SHAMPOO
#7: BEACH TOWELS
#6: FLEECE CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT
#5: SMART WATER LEAK SENSOR
#4: SHORT SLEEVE TEE
#3: LIGHTWEIGHT BEACH BAG
#2: DRAWSTRING COSMETIC BAG
#1: THE HEATED EYELASH CURLER
You can see the full descriptions and reasons why I’m obsessed (and clearly you are too!) on THIS POST.
And a bonus sweater with my favorite black jeans for your Friday 🙂 .
Guess what?
Look who has a new subscription program!!
My friend Lori!!!! You know that for YEARS, Lori has been making the custom, seasonal plates that I have in my home. The very first plate she ever created for my family was in 2011!!
I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again…if the house is on fire, I’m grabbing these plates. I’m not a super sentimental gal, but these precious plates mean the world to me.
Right now, Lori has a new website and a SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM! Here are the deets:
It wouldn’t be February without my VERY SIMPLE VALENTINE’S DAY DESSERTS post.
All the easy, festive deliciousness is RIGHT HERE!
And finally, February always reminds me of my sweet, sweet friend…
…who, as many of you know, lost her battle with cancer February 26, 2017.
After her passing, along with her parents and brothers, I started the Manda Strong Foundation in April 2017 to help other moms with cancer make memories with their children. In February 2020, riiiiight before the world shut down, we hosted our first…
...Manda Strong Gala to raise money for these precious mamas in Collin County fighting cancer.
It was an EPIC NIGHT where we raised over $130,000!!!!!!!!!
Oh my word, I am still, three years later, so freaking proud of that event
Due to COVID and travel limitations with many of the mamas, the gala hasn’t happened since that night, but this year, they’re bringing it back and need your help! If you would like to donate either money or items for the auction, they’d be so appreciative! You can donate/give/find out all of the details on their GALA PAGE.
In August 2021, it was my time to “roll off the board”, so even though I’m not currently still serving, I will be there that night! We bought a table and Mix and Match Travel Agency is proud to be the the travel agency who gets to personally work with these moms and send them on these very special vacations. You guys, some of these mamas come home and enjoy these memories as they continue on their healthy journeys in remission. Some of these precious moms we’ve sent have come home and passed soon after. It’s a wonderful thing that the MSF is doing…
…and how I know my sweet friend would be oh so proud. Donate today HERE.
This week, I’m thinking all about Valentine’s Day. Catch…
…this POST HERE where I announce that I’m pregnant with Kensington 🙂 . What an answered prayer!!!
Or what about this precious post HERE? Both posts make my heart so happy 🙂 .
That’s all for this icy week! Have a wonderful weekend!! xx
Jessica says
Do your children have to make up these ice days? Up here in New England, they cut into our Summer vacation. So while having a snow day is fun, thankful to not have any yet!
Mix and Match Mama says
they do! We’ll have to make them up on Good Friday, President’s Day, etc.
Elspeth Mizner says
So many fun favorites!!! Love the Amazon finds! Have a warm weekend!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Kimbrough says
Just a reminder there a lot of instances that a human of any gender (even one as big and strong as Andrew) could benefit from said alarm.
Mix and Match Mama says
100% you’re right about that!
Erika Slaughter says
Happy Friday! It’s officially time to bust out of the house! Whew! Crazy week!
Mix and Match Mama says
Girrrrrl…I’m coming for you guys!
Mal says
Do your kids do online school on these ice days? In our district, snow days are a thing of the past since the pandemic. Snow day just means online school. 🙁
Mix and Match Mama says
Nope, snow days here means we don’t get a four day Easter weekend, President’s Day, etc. We’ve had fun…we’ll just need to remember that later on this spring when they’re in school on “days off”.
Jen G says
Hi! Do you have a link to your black lace up, heeled boots in favorite #5? Happy Friday!
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re Louis Vuitton. I bought them two years ago, but they’re still in stock!
Nicole says
Your description of the cold weather literally validated the struggle for us living in Michigan for way too many months, haha! This morning it’s 9°. Way. Too. Cold.
MJ says
Exactly. 🥶
SS says
Shay,
A snow week is fun.. I do not like ice!! We had a week off even work places due to the cold about 4 yrs ago.
It is great you help all those mommas and I am sure Manda and her whole family are proud of what is done for them. My Dad passed away a year ago this weekend. When he passed we asked that donations be made to a scholarship fund. He would have been humbled by the amount of people who helped raise money for kids to further their education! I know I was touched by the amount raised in my dad’s honor
Enjoy your icy weekend.
Mix and Match Mama says
Thinking about you this weekend, friend. xx
SS says
Thanks Shay!!!
Sheaffer says
I need to try that laundry detergent AND those Fritos!
Mix and Match Mama says
LEGIT, BOTH!
Jennifer Moncrieff says
Another safety device as your kids get older, start driving or go to college. My daughter wears this. It’s sad we have to do it, but it will notify ADT and me if she ever has to push it. They call her, will chat with her while monitoring her if she is ever on campus and feels unsafe, will notify police of her location. It’s discreet jewelry or a key chain. I don’t work for them, get any money, etc. Just a Mom sharing with another Mom. Great invention. https://www.invisawear.com/
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much!!!
MelanieL says
I always love seeing pictures of Manda. I’ll never forget watching her service at work with tears flowing but also learning a lot about a beautiful human. Also, loved seeing the Lowes in Disney! My sister went for the first time with her bestie, for their 45th birthdays, and had a blast!! I just couldn’t get over seeing her in Mickey ears, “first time” and birthday buttons, I mean she was adorable! She cried when she met Mickey at breakfast, it’s just all so magical even for adults!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh goodness, thank you for sharing that with me. It’s so incredibly hard for me to believe it’s been six years.
Lisa says
What size makeup bag do you have. Trying to decide between 16 and 20 inch….
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m 99% sure mine is the 16″!
Christine says
As a long time follower, I’m LOVING the Flash Back Friday addition! It’s a fantastic new addition!!
Mix and Match Mama says
YAY! Thank you for the encouragment! Happy Friday!
Liz says
Have you seen any good family friendly movies during these ice days? If you haven’t seen it yet – you should rent Mrs Harris Goes to Paris on Prime. It is SO GOOD and completely clean! The girls in my family LOVED it and the boys even thought it was “okay.” Ha!
Mix and Match Mama says
We haven’t watched that one! Last night, we watched The Proposal with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Thank you for a new rec!
Elizabeth says
If you like Jack Ryan, you’ll love The Terminal List!!
Happy weekend!
Courtney Mac says
Heading to Kroger after work to pick up some of those jalapeno Fritos!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Get two bags.
Carole says
FYI those Fritos are amazing with some plain old bean dip! Yep the kind in the can! 😍😂😜
Patty says
Being from New England and living in VA, I know all about the bad weather weeks that last too long. Days 1/2 are fun and then it just gets a little old.
Buy grab a hot chocolate, a blanket and enjoy these days. There are always fun blogs to read too!
Patty
Goodbetterbestfood.blogspot.com
Debra says
You should absolutely carry pepper spray when you’re out for a run. It too easy to have that false sense of security, because, the neighborhood may be gated, safe, etc. Animals get out, and there are some crazy people out there. I use this one: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/sabre-red-runner-pepper-gel-with-adjustable-hand-strap
Anne says
There’s something about that first photo . . . K just looks so pretty!
Keisha Dawson says
I bought the Sauce when you shared it last time, and we are hooked. Our laundry smells so good!
Mix and Match Mama says
Isn’t it so nice?! I’m in love!
Liz Thorson says
Loved the flashback post of sweet, baby Kensington!
Alison says
I’ve noticed in a couple of your recents posts that Kensington got her braces removed. She looks beautiful and so much older. Isn’t it crazy how kids lose the metal and suddenly they’re an entirely different person?! 🥲
Mix and Match Mama says
She did! She got them removed just a few days before Christmas. She looks so much older now, right? And the reverse is true too…Ashby looks older now WITH braces!
Kathy says
I think those alarms are a great idea. I have to admit though that I cringed a little bit that only the girls got one. The two guys should have one too.
Amy Simmons says
My sweet sister was the recipient of a Manda Strong Foundation trip to Disney in February 2021 with her husband and 2-year old baby girl. She was terminal and rapidly declining, but she would excitedly tell me about how she was working with Erica to plan the trip. Heartbreakingly, she lost her battle just a few months later in May 2021 at 32 years old. Thank you and the MSF for blessing these moms/families in such a special way.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh Amy, I know exactly who your sister is. She was absolutely precious, and I know Erika just loved her to pieces. I am so thankful we were able to send her on that trip. I wish I could give you a hug. xx
Meredith says
We bought a Birdie for our 14 year daughter
last summer. She doesn’t have a phone, so she takes it with her when she goes on runs or bike rides.
Emilee says
I’d love to know where you got that cute little lamp by your plates? I love how cozy it makes the space 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh gosh, I don’t remember exactly…but probably some place like Home Goods.
Valerie Allen says
Thanks for the Birdie info! I’m going to give one to all our friend’s graduating from High School.
Julie Jones says
Thank you for sharing that ice days make you want to sleep in, etc. Same! Was feeling down because I was “killing” Jan goals working out etc but “I” shutdown during ice storm when should’ve done workouts from home! Your comments encouraged me just to get back on track. No big deal. THANK YOU!
Ashley says
Loved this post, Shay! I am going to add those jalapeno Fritos to my grocery list for next week. They sound so good! And the Birdie gadget sounds super helpful!!
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