Happy What’s Up Wednesday!
You guys, I am R-E-A-D-Y FOR MAY!
Before we get to that though, we need to wrap up April.
As always, on the last Wednesday of every month, Sheaffer and I host this little linky party where we share what’s going on with us right now. It’s a little food, a little family, a little what we’re wearing, a little what we’re doing, a little what we’re watching and a little bit of everything else all in one post.
Here we go…
We are having an unseasonably chilly week, so I’ve regressed back to winter fare…
On Monday, we had our new favorite BREASKFAST BURGERS…
…last night, we had MAC & CHEESE PULLED PORK STUFFED SPUDS…
…and tonight, we’re having SAUSAGE AND BACON PASTA.
…I’ve been thinking about our last couples-only trip with our favorite people.
Might be time to head out somewhere new 🙂 .
I’ve shared this before (for the first time back in 2020), but I’m super obsessed with this jewelry holder that hangs in your closet (it’s two-sided, so here is a pic of both front and back). I bought this when our house was under construction as a temporary place to store my jewelry but loved it so much that I’ve continued to use it. I bought a new one for Nantucket too. It’s only $14 and holds SO MUCH!
Ashby was able to head back to school today! Woohoo! This girl was READY! We’ve been up to a whole lot of hanging out at home. This sweet girl was ready to see her friends 🙂 .
I have surgery #24 behind me, so right this minute, I am not dreading a single thing!
It’s CRUISE WEEK over at MIX AND MATCH TRAVEL AGENCY! My family LOVES TO CRUISE!
From European cruises (my kids have been on THREE!) to…
…a Hawaiian cruise…
…my kids have also been on THREE of these too…
…and Alaskan cruises too, WE LOVE TO CRUISE!
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It’s comin’ along. It’s comin’ along. I’m excited for it to be finished 🙂 .
Check back here TOMORROW for my APRIL BOOK REVIEW!
I promise you we will not be discussing Prince Harry, the LDS Church or Beth Moore.
We’re going to discuss Tucker Carlson and Don Lemmon instead.
KIDDING.
Ha!
I’m only reading chick lit for the remainder of the year 😉 .
I started watching this while we were in the hospital over the weekend…
…Kerri Russell is pretty amazing at everything, BUT I’m so sucked in for…
…Rufus Sewell. HE IS BRILLIANT! It’s going to make me love him this holiday season when I turn this on my TV…
…name that movie 🙂 .
Speaking of movies…
…I saw a commercial that a sequel is about to come out to this movie, and I’m SO EXCITED! I don’t care if I have to go see it by myself, I will be there. I just adore this cute movie and wish Hollywood would make more like it. I’ve been listening to this one while I work in anticipation of the sequel coming out in May.
So many cute finds recently…
…I’m smitten with THIS TOP and THESE SANDALS. My shorts are forever old (and by forever, I mean FOREVER!).
I’m still in love with THIS TOP too! Don’t forget, it comes in EIGHTEEN different colors/patterns!
It is sheer, so you will need to wear either a tank, a cami or ONE OF THESE under it.
Also, how cute is THIS TOP?! It’s under $25 and comes in multiple color options.
THIS TEE comes in a variety of colors as well and washes and dries to perfection!
Celebrating sweet Catherine’s BIRTHDAY! She deserves to be spoiled rotten 🙂 .
Everything!
I love May.
I like really, really, really love May.
I’m excited about the warmer weather, time out in the yard and in the pool and SCHOOL BEING OUT!
It’s going to be a C-R-A-Z-Y month for me, buuuut a month filled with good things causing the chaos and craziness. We’re buckling in and gearing up for a very full and fun month. I hope you all tag along with us as we have a pretty epic MAY!
It would totally have to be THESE SHORTS! I love them so much that…
…I bought a second pair in hot pink too. They’re lined, they have pockets, the waist is high (not too short!), the price is right…I can’t quite gushing about them.
That wraps up April’s What’s Up Wednesday!
If you blogged WUW today too, please make sure you link up below!
You guys, it’s almost MAY!!!! I am just so excited! I hope you all have a wonderful last few days of your month, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow with my APRIL BOOK REVIEW! XX
Elspeth Mizner says
I’ve been loving the Diplomat too! Looking forward to your book review tomorrow!
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Melissa Terry says
So glad sweet Ashby is well enough to go to school! I already had The Diplomat on my to-watch list, but your review confirmed it. I had to watch the preview twice to recognize her husband…I knew we knew him, but couldn’t place it at first until I realized it was JASPER! Hope he’s a better guy in this than he is in The Holiday ha.
Mix and Match Mama says
YOU WILL LOVE HIM!!!!
Sheaffer says
WOW! So much great stuff today! I think I’m finally going to order that jewelry organizer!
Erika Slaughter says
I don’t think I’ve ever watched Book Club. Should I??
Mix and Match Mama says
I think it’s SO CUTE!!!
SS says
Looks like a lot of fun. Love Sea Shulls!! I am a sucker for corny names. Lol.
So Glad Miss Ashby is ready for school! Prayers for her continued healing!
We watch series shows with our son and I said we can watch The Diplomat. I am telling you if you haven’t watched Night Agent do so! You need to watch this with one of the stars of the show. He is just so great! https://youtu.be/WnYzzFrzkSI
It would be great if we had some more May like temps…we had snow yesterday!!! Plus… Our center kiddo graduates in just over a month. Yikes!!!
TM says
Where are your fun fuzzy slipper slides from?
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re my FAVORITE!! https://shopstyle.it/l/bVx8p
Rachel says
Good grief the Tucker comment almost made me freak out. Anyone who follows that buffoon….ugh. Love the jewelry case! I will head over and snag one now. The shorts look comfy!
Mix and Match Mama says
I feel like I could just keep the book review energy going 😉 .
Kristin Lyngaas says
Have a beautiful day! 😊🙏
Amy says
So happy to hear that Ashby got to go back to school. Being around friends and doing normal things, I believe, is the best medicine. Can’t wait for your April book review and to see what you have in store for May. Have a blessed day and prayers always for you and your family.
Stefanie says
Hi Shay! What is the black l/s shirt in the pic with the pink shorts? Do you have a link for that?
Mix and Match Mama says
I do! It’s right here: https://shopstyle.it/l/bVyNz
Clara says
Hi Shay..
Can you share what crossbody bag you have… the one with red/green strap? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s a Gucci bag!
sandi says
I thought I was going to say Heavens to Betsy Shay’s off her rocker when you mentioned Tucker Carlson and Don Lemmon and thankfully you are kidding… chick lit for the win!
Can’t wait for the sequel to Book Club! Some of my favorite movies have long time Hollywood greats in them: Secondhand Lions, Somethings Gotta Give, Bucket List, 80 for Brady (fun seeing these great ladies on the screen together), Going in Style (the whole family thought this was so funny) and of course The Intern with Robert DeNiro and Anne Hathaway is just adorable. I too wish more movies would be made showing vibrant older folks. Our bodies are breaking down, but we still have a little life left 🙂
Allys says
I stayed up entirely too late the last few nights watching The Diplomat and now I know why her husband looked so familiar! It was so good!
Mix and Match Mama says
I love it too!
Theresa Childs says
So happy to hear Ashby is doing great ❤️ The blue tee is not linking right. Was hoping you would post again.. ! Can’t wait for your book review, always a favorite.
Mix and Match Mama says
Let me get that fixed right now. Thank you for letting me know and for cheering on Miss Ashby!
Kim says
Will you be doing anymore #dayinmay kind of photo prompts? I’ve always participated in them, and looked forward to the challenges. I thought it’d be fun if you’d added an incentive price or recognition or something to get more ladies to participate in them though…..I also miss your short lived book clubs!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m mulling over all of the options right now, Kim! Thank you so much for your suggestion. I’m going to see what I can do!!
Meg says
If you love book club you MUST watch 80 FOR BRADY! Another wonderful movie about Jane Fonda and her 3 besties 🙂 It’s on Paramount + and I think on demand!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes, yes, I’m adding that to my list now!
Leigh Anne says
When I say I LOLed at “we’re going to discuss Tucker Carlson and Don Lemmon instead”, it’s an understatement.
Glad Miss Ashby is feeling better! She is such a warrior!!
Deb says
Lol no controversial topics!!!! Love your descriptions! We are so enjoying The Diplomat and before that Night Agent, looking forward to book review tomorrow, I’m reading Romantic Comedy and so far it’s good.
AliJ says
We just started The Diplomat on Sunday! My husband and I are both HOOKED! We’ll finish it tonight and are so sad that they don’t have another season geared up already. I LOVE Rufus Sewell!! I loved him in the show, Victoria (it starred Jenna Coleman).
May always feels like a blur! And then June smacks you in the face but I’m ready for summer.
Victoria smith says
I’m pretty disappointed that you wish Hollywood would make more movies like book club which is pretty perverse and sexual not to mention the subject matter of 50 shades of gray. This surpised me.
Mix and Match Mama says
When I watch the movie, I see strong female leads of a mature age that are still vibrant, funny, smart and have a zest for life. I watch it and see friendship. I think you can take what you want from anything in life, and I take that which is refreshing since I feel like the only thing that’s in theaters is either animated or Marvel.
SS says
Thanks, Victoria, for the warning. It’s so sad there is nothing clean to watch nowadays. Diplomat looked good, but apparently has a ton of foul language? Do you happen to know?
Victoria Smith says
Yes, strong language for sure. It’s tough in my household because I don’t want my kids to get used to hearing it. I would not recommend it for young ears. Not as much sexual content.
Lora LaRosa says
Is Tom & Sheri’s iron in a bottle no longer available? I have bought it from their website and Amazon in the past but it does not look like it is available on Amazon any more.
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t believe it’s on Amazon any longer, but it is available right now on their website. My sweet friend Austin who created Tom & Sheri’s passed away. It’s all so terrible and sad. Please be praying for his family.
Cathryn Brown says
Have you heard of the show Jury Duty on Amazon? It’s by the same producers as The Office and it’s hilarious.
Kim says
Jasper from The Holiday but in my Kate Winslet voice “Oh Jaspah!!” Favorite Christmas movie of all time!!!
Heather says
I loved The Diplomat! If you love Rufus Sewell, have you seen him in The Man in the High Castle on Amazon? I really liked it, as well as Keri Russell in The Americans.
Joanne says
Oh I love The Holiday! I’m anxiously awaiting Book Club 2 also.
Kellie Wilson says
Just got back from a trip to Boston/Nantucket and all of your recommendations were so amazing and helpful! First time to both places and loved them all! We’re in love and can’t wait to go back! The people on Nantucket were the friendliest we’ve ever met and were all so shocked that we traveled from Manhattan, KS! Haha!
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwww! They are so friendly, aren’t they?! I love that you’re from Manhattan! Go State! xx
Alyssa says
“I don’t do his laundry. Did someone say I do his laundry?” 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I just lol! YES!!!