Happy Friday, friends!
It’s another BIG FUN FRIDAY over here! First up, I’m partnering with Nordstrom and Collective Voice and sharing some super cute new everyday dresses, tops and Easter ideas plus, a few more things from our Dominican Republic vacation, some new Trader Joe’s finds and a little Flashback Friday that still ranks as the most surreal day of my life. It’s all below 🙂 !
As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and wishing you a wonderful weekend! xx
Sometimes dressing for SPRING weather can be a bit tricky. It’s sunny out with longer days, buuuut the weather is still a bit chilly too.
Look how cute these two tops are for my sunny spring days…
How adorable is this gauzy button up?! It comes in three different color options (I bought it in blue-ivory). It’s perfect with my MOTHER jeans. Speaking of which…I LOVE this soft split neck top too! It comes in SEVEN different springy patterns. It’s just an easy way to get dressed…comfortable jeans, cute top, sandals and out the door you go!
Speaking of comfy and cute…
Oh my word, how cute are these dresses?! They’re so soft, so comfy and would work so well for running errands, travel, lunch with your girlfriends or dinner on the patio. I bought both the SOLID (also in grey) and the STRIPE (also comes in green) in xs and feel they run TTS. My SANDALS come in eight different colors and are SO COMFORTABLE! I was shocked by how comfy these sandals are!
And as always, THIS IS THE ONLY STRAPLESS BRA I WEAR! This is the most comfortable bra. I wear it even on days when I could wear a “normal” bra.
Plus, you guys…
My SLIPPERS are back in stock IN ALL NEW COLORS!! Hurry before they’re gone again! I bought a second pair to keep on Nantucket in pink 🙂 .
Yesterday, I shared some pics from our SPRING BREAK VACAY IN THE DR!
We took so many Nordstrom finds on the trip with us including…
MADES’ GINGHAM DRESS, HER SANDALS and ASHBY’S SANDALS too!
Pink coverups times two! Both MADES’ COVERUP and MY COVERUP are Nordy finds!
Speaking of coverups…
I loved this one so much that I bought it twice! You guys, it comes in SIX different colors! I bought it in both grapefruit and bluejay.
I also picked up this tank and these shorts to wear as a cover up too!
And then here is that pink cover up again? It just screamed my name when I saw it 🙂 . It comes in three other colors too!
How adorable is this PLEATED ROMPER?! It comes in lavender too!
So cute! I just love these peeps!
I also love my sandals. They’re “jelly” which just makes them perfect for the pool/beach. Kensington and I both wore these in the DR. She loved them too, so I shared 🙂 .
Another Fave this week has been Kensington in her first track meet! I love that my kids just jump into whatever sport is offered. As someone who never played a team sport (as Andrew likes to point out anytime I throw a ball), I just think it’s so cool that my kids take any random opportunity they’re given and try something new. That’s a life skill I wish I would have learned earlier in life. This spring, K joined the track team and has learned how to run hurdles. We had so much fun watching her this week at the meet 🙂 .
‘Tis almost Easter!
If you’re looking for a dress for yourself, outfits for your kiddos or shoes and accessories, Nordstrom has you covered!
I rounded up my top picks here…
1: Tie Back Puff Sleeve Midi Dress
2: Flutter Sleeve Plissé Midi Dress
3: Ruched Side Sleeveless Dress
4: Smocked Sleeveless Midi Dress
5: Eyelet Embroidered Cutout Bracelet Sleeve Midi Dress
6: Lace Spaghetti Strap Midi Dress
7: Levante Cotton Midi Shirtdress
8: Stripe Long Sleeve Linen Blend Dress
9: Floral Cascade Ruffle Long Sleeve Dress
10: New In Town Midi Dress
11: Smocked Tie Strap Cotton Gauze Midi Sundress
12: Floral Sweetheart Neck Midi Dress
13: Floral Short Sleeve Tiered Fit & Flare Minidress
14: Gridded Puff Sleeve Dress
15: Floral Print Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
16: Prairie Dreams Flutter Sleeve Minidress
1: Lucca Slide Sandal
2: On the Fly 48mm Aviator Sunglasses
3: Crystal Huggie Hoop Earrings
4: Dripping Freshwater Pearl Linear Drop Earrings
5: Elisa Birthstone Pendant Necklace
6: That Sparkle Round Stud Earrings
7: Audrina Ankle Strap Sandal
8: Madison Daisy Drop Huggie Hoop Earrings
9: Paily Braided Sandal
10: Coin Layered Necklace
11: Mini The Leather Carabiner Crossbody Bag
12: Bay Cutout Slide Sandal
13: Faith Beaded Stretch Bracelet
14: Judy Large Crochet Tote
15: San Diego Hat Ultrabraid Floppy Sun Hat
16: Paige Bracelet
1: Kids’ Print Ruffle Cotton Dress
2: Kids’ Embellished Long Sleeve Cotton Dress
3: Kids’ Edgartown Performance Polo
4: Kids’ Whale Hammock Print Short Sleeve Cotton Blend Button-Up Shirt
5: Kids’ Gingham Performance Whale Button-Down Shirt
6: Kids’ Print Ruffle Faux Wrap Dress
7: Kids’ Butterfly Print Cotton Fit & Flare Dress
8: Kids’ Slim Straight Leg Chino Pants
9: Kids’ Authentic Wash Stretch Chino Shorts
10: Kids’ Embroidered Frogs Cotton Piqué Polo Shirt
11: Kids’ Showdown Shorts
12: Kids’ Easy Sleeveless Jumpsuit
13: Kids’ Print Linen & Cotton Fit & Flare Dress
14: Kids’ Tiered Print Dress
15: Bellabu Bear Kids’ Easter Isle Green Fitted Pajamas
16: Kids’ Dapper Bunny Fitted Two-Piece Organic Cotton Pajamas
Nordstrom is always been my go-to for spring and summer finds! As you know, I always love shopping there because not only do they have everything my family needs from beauty to shoes to home, clothes, bath and more, but they have impeccable service, free shipping, free returns, and curbside pick up (all so handy for the busy lady!). You can catch all of their services (including alterations, gift wrapping, style help and more HERE!).
This week, on my Trader Joe’s run, I found a few things to share…
It’s the simple things in life that really make regular days a bit brighter. I thought these were so pretty, so I added them to a glass and placed them in my office…
They just make me happy when I see them.
Speaking of happy…
…walk don’t run to get the sour cream and onion version of the Corn Puffs!
One of the girls who works with me told me to buy these and put them in the air fryer. I decided to try them for lunch this week. I took two from the package and air fried them for about 10 minutes. HOLY COW THEY WERE DELICIOUS! These are found in the refrigerator section. I’m the queen of saying “everything tastes better in the air fryer”, but I wouldn’t have thought to add these to mine. Great tip! I loved them!
I’m currently hiding these so that my children don’t eat them all in one sitting. Delish!
I’ve shared these before, but I’m going to share them again. Even if your family can consume gluten, buy these! Trust me, they are delicious!!
Add to everything.
Tastes like chocolate covered Hawaii.
We have fired up the grill over here and burgers are starting to be back in our rotation (we don’t often eat them during the fall and winter months). These are the perfect pickles for sandwiches and burgers because they lay flat.
I will be sprinkling this on everything…how divine would it taste on a deviled egg?
Speaking of burgers, add this to yours! Ashby puts Dijon mustard on everything (even tacos!). This is such a great quality of Dijon but at an amazing price.
If you’ve tried anything new recently from Trader Joe’s, comment and let me know!
Wrap up your week and kick off your weekend with my easy BLUEBERRY BANANA WAFFLES!
You’ll love how simple they are and your family will love how they’re so delicious!
Finally, it’s time for…
…in honor of the Spring Break posts this week, I thought we should flashback to the MOST SURREAL DAY OF MY LIFE.
Honest to goodness, I still have a hard time wrapping my brain around our trip to Washington DC and the night we accidentally…
…got a private tour in the White House including my kids all sitting at the Vice President’s desk (um, hello?!) annnnnd…we were allowed to stand inside the doorway of the Oval Office for about 20 minutes and just look at it. Just us. Our little family. Standing in the doorway looking into a room that has been the office to the most powerful/influential/infamous/brilliant men in US history. It was all quite the unexpected happy accident that you can read about HERE.
That wraps up this week over here in blog world. Sending you much love, many blessings and so much happiness this weekend. I’ll see you Monday! xx
Elspeth Mizner says
What a great flashback Friday! The jelly sandals are too cute! Have a great weekend!
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Erika Slaughter says
Happy Friday, Friend! Girl-you are set in the coverup department this summer. Now it’s time for some warm spring days!
Beth Knecht says
Aw! I love that Kensington joined track! She looks like a hurdler! Good luck to her this season!
Lydia says
“…that has been the office to the most powerful/influential/infamous/brilliant men in US history”. The current Vice President is female. Have a great weekend.
Mix and Match Mama says
The Oval Office was the office which I was referring (not the VP’s office). I’m excited for the day when I can include “women” in that sentence too.
Carla says
Speaking of the White House.. did you see the Biden admin invited the Ted Lasso cast to the WH this week to have a conversation about mental health? So many cool things about that!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I did not see that! I love that arc in Ted Lasso. It’s so important to normalize mental health problems and encourage treatment.
Sheaffer says
You had so many great finds in this post! I thought pleated romper Madeley was going to win, but she was pushed out at the very last second by oval office Madeley. 🙂
Dana P says
Love a good spring post! Have you ever had Cadbury mini eggs? Every year I forget how much I love them and I’m not even a big chocolate person!
Also, I would love to see your ideas for a mother of the bride dress. I thought I’d found one, but now I’m not so sure!
Mix and Match Mama says
Whhhhhat? Mini? I must locate those!! Awwww! What a wonderful occasion to shop for right now!
Dana P says
They’re perfect in a mini bowl with a cup of coffee after lunch! And I asked that about the dress and thought that’s so far away for you, but it’s crept up on me FAST!
sandi says
Goodness that’s a lot of information in one post. Shirts like the first two pictured are some of my favorites because I can wear them to the office with jeans when clients are not coming in. They look cute casual or dressed up. From cover ups, dresses and food you covered it all.
And yay for kids stepping out and trying new things. I’m not athletic, more musically talented, and it amazes me my kids are gifted athletically at all. Comes directly from my husband. Our youngest hated getting water on her face and would not put her face under the water for anything (which is difficult when the grandparents live on a lake). When she was 10 she asked to be on the summer swim team so I signed her up thinking this would last two days and then we would have the “you signed up for this, you will finish this” conversation. I decided to sit outside and read a book instead of watching the first few practices. By day three she was diving into the pool and now four years later, on the varsity swim team getting the award for most improved swimmer by shaving 13 seconds off her times from the beginning of the season. So yes, glad for the gumption to try new things! I’m sure there is a lesson in there for me somewhere.
Jessica Miller says
Got my slippers… woo wooooo!!
Libby says
My toes would curl every time one of my girls did the hurtles.
Emily says
Don’t forget about our current Vice Presidential *woman* 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
My statement was only about the Oval Office. Maybe one day soon we’ll have a woman in that office too!
Diana says
Great post!! Makes me want to go to Trader Joe’s now! This is really random, but would you mind sharing where you got the lion door knocker on your front door?
Mix and Match Mama says
We bought that in London years ago on Portobello Road 🙂 .
Melinda says
I have started buying the chocolate muffins & they are so yummy!! We say we like all the gluten we can get, so I definitely don’t buy for that reason 😊. Best muffin out there other than homemade. We also love the blueberry
Claire Riendeau says
Where are your sandals from in your first two photos? Love them!
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re on sale now! https://shopstyle.it/l/bT8yX