Hey, hey Friday!
It’s the last day of June, friends! Guess how I’m going to celebrate? After today, I’m going to take a few days off and spend a long weekend with my peeps over this July Fourth holiday. As much as I LOVE connecting with you guys, I feel like I need a minute to just focus on my family and enjoy some non-computer related time. I will be back here in blog world on Thursday, July 6th. In the meantime,before I head out, here are some Faves from my week. As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika.
I hope you have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND and a FABULOUS holiday! Sending you much love! xx
We are so excited to have sweet Ebby Lee is in town visiting!
What do you do that’s super exciting for two teenage girls?
You take them to Lululemon on Martha’s Vineyard 🙂 .
Kensington has been wanting to take the boat over to the Vineyard (about an hour ferry from Nantucket) to do some shopping in Edgartown (one of MV’s charming little towns), so we did that yesterday. We left on the 10:30 boat and were back for dinner. It was a really fun little adventure for our family. With the dogs, it’s not super easy to stay anywhere overnight, but this gave us a “day-cation” without having to board anyone.
This week, I watched the movie Destination Wedding on a whim. I’m not sure why I had never heard of it before, but it came across my radar, and since I really like Keanu Reeves, I thought I would give it a try. It’s VERY unique! The only people who have dialogue in the entire movie are the two of them (although, you see a lot of other people in the background). I’m not saying I just love it to death (honestly, I’ll probably never watch it again), but as someone who enjoys a RomCom, this one was cute enough that I’m suggesting it to the adults out there. It was enjoyable to watch while I worked/took a bath/etc.
I’m not allowed to post any surf lesson pictures as teen boy has yet to give me permission, BUT I am allowed to say it’s one of my Faves this week 🙂 .
Smith has been taking surfing lessons now for two solid weeks and well, we are officially the proud owners of both a board and a wetsuit. He absolutely loves it! We all know that he loves snowboarding, and well, now I see why so many snowboarders are surfers and vice versa…he has the same passion for this as well.
I love it when my kids try new things and love it!
Looking for some cute summer outfit inspirations?! I pulled together my favorite color combination for this time of year and created some oh so cute collages if I do say so myself 🙂 .
This is my summer uniform on repeat 🙂 .
Just take a look…
DRESS//HAT//PURSE//SHOES//NECKLACE//EARRINGS
TANK//JEANS//BAG//NECKLACE//EARRINGS//SHOES
TANK//SHORTS//SHOES//NECKLACE//BRACELETS//PURSE
SHORTS//LINEN SHIRT//TANK//BAG//SHOES//EARRINGS
SHIRT//SHORTS//SHOES//BAG//EARRINGS//HAT
Yesterday was my JUNE BOOK REVIEW! Even if you read the post yesterday, you need to go back and read the comment section today! It’s the best place to find a book recommendation on the internet 🙂 .
On Wednesday, both Andrea and Erika blogged about the podcast Scamanda, so I immediately had to listen too. Oh my goodness, it’s so good! I’m not finished with it yet, but I am so.sucked.in. If you like suspenseful podcast series, you will love this one!
And finally…
…I have all of your EASY & FESTIVE JULY 4TH RECIPES in one spot! If you need a little RED, WHITE AND BLUE between now and Tuesday, I have you covered HERE!
That wraps up my week! I will see all of you back here on THURSDAY, JULY 6TH! In the meantime, I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful July 4th. Sending you so much love! xx
Sara says
What a dream you are living on Nantucket, everyday sounds so fun! And having Ebby Lee come sounds like those two girls are going to make the best memories. It sounds a little tricky to have a her travel to Nantucket on her own, did anyone escort her while traveling?
Happy 4th, enjoy!
Mix and Match Mama says
When you’re under 15, you are escorted the entire time by someone with the airline. We’re so happy to have her here!
Elspeth Mizner says
I’ll definitely have to listen to that podcast! Sounds so good! Have the best weekend!
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Erika Slaughter says
AWWWWW!!! Looks like those girls are having FUN!! And I’m gonna need a text with a Surfer Smith video!
Sheaffer says
Those outfits are SO CUTE!!!! I loved so many of the pieces!
Leslie S says
We were in the ferry line going back to MV and saw y’all getting off in ACK yesterday 😀 We have stayed in EDG the last few years and love it but we spent a little more time in Nantucket this year and it’s just so charming! Also, thanks for introducing me to my new Juice Bar fav – green monster!!
Hope y’all have a fabulous long weekend and Happy 4th!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay! I am SO HAPPY you had Juice Bar! We love Edgartown too! It’s adorable! Have a great weekend!
Penny says
Kensington and Ebby Lee remind me of myself and my best friend of … 62 YEARS!!! They will have the very best time these days. Also … Madeley’s sass – everyone needs a portion of her jubilant joy of every day.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh what a gift to have a very best friend for 62 years!! That is amazing!!
Faith Kapp says
I binged SCAMANDA on Monday! Wow! What a story! Enjoy your family time and R&R!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I CANNOT QUIT IT!
Emily R says
It cracks me up every time you say “teen boy”!! 🤣🤣
Tracy says
I love the denim dress but that isn’t the dress that comes up in the link? Is there a different one?
Have a great summer! Love hearing all about Nantucket. Makes me want to visit one day. 😀
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh gosh! I just corrected that! Thank you for letting me know!
Joanne says
I’m kind of surprised I never heard of that romcom before. Sounds like your kids are having a fantastic summer!
WhittyWife (Lindsay) says
Welcome to New England for your first 4th of July here!!! I’m in Maine… hoping we all have better weather than originally forecasted for us all in the northeast. 😄 I hope you have the best holiday weekend and time off!
Keisha Dawson says
I am currently listening to Episode 5 of the podcast, and I started it today after seeing it on Andrea’s IG stories. It’s fascinating! I love that Ebby Lee is there! What a sweet friendship!
MB says
Good on you Shay for making sure you have your son’s permission to post pics- we all love that you share your family with your readers, and so appreciate you taking their opinions into consideration. I was curious if your children ever get recognized when you are out and about?
Have a wonderful 4 of July!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Sometimes sweet blog readers say hi to them 🙂 .
Jennifer Hodges says
Okay okay… on the way to Seaside, Fl this past week for a mother daughter trip, I too binges Scamanda. Even found myself googling to find out the final outcome. Soooo, how about a blog on your top recommendations for podcast?!?! Ree Drummond’s #1 choice on a blog was Tom Browns Body, I binged that on the way home ❤️
Brenda says
Started Scamanda on a long car ride I had a few weeks ago and was so into it when I realized all the episodes hadn’t dropped yet. I had to run to Google to read more about this until the final episodes dropped. WOW. Just unbelievable. I wondered if others were listening too – it’s really hard to describe all the emotions listening to this one. Happy 4th!
Carrie says
I listened to the first 3 episodes of Scamanda today in one sitting! Thanks for the rec!
Nicole says
Random, weird question! When did your daughter start shaving her legs? My 10 year old keeps asking, and I’m just wondering what is even normal?!! Thanks!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s one of those things she really wanted to do, so I think she was about 11…but then after about a week she hated it and took a break. Ha! I think she picked it back up at 12.
Natalie says
Can you please link the earrings in the third picture (white shorts/khaki sleeveless shirt). They are adorable! Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
They are a great size! I’m ordering them too! https://rstyle.me/+uJM07q-LPKXiCbMk1425ag
Jenn Workman says
I just finished Scamanda and as a breast cancer survivor who actually did have surgery and chemo and radiation (and all of the sh!t that comes along with having actual cancer), this whole story INFURIATES me. I hope she has the day she deserves every single day for the rest of her life.
Mix and Match Mama says
What the judge says at the end was POWERFUL! Just completely terrible. I’m wishing you ALL THE HEALTH AND HAPPINESS!!!
Jenn Workman says
YES, Shay- I agree those were powerful words! And thank you- I am happily celebrating over 4 years cancer-free! Each day is truly a gift.