Happy SATURDAY, friends!
I hope you were able to sleep in, I hope your house is still quiet, I hope your coffee is hot and your schedule light.
Sending you so much weekend love from my home to yours!
Here’s an extra little bit of happiness this week from me to you. xx
We are all about games over at our house! My kids pulled our our BUILDZI last week, and we can’t quit it. By we, I mean, I can’t either. It’s like playing Tetris but in real life with real blocks.
This would make an excellent birthday gift or holiday present! It’s really fun to do independently or with others.
Last weekend, we hosted LABOR DAY at our house like only Andrew and Shay would do…
…because September means you get the flag out and the jack-o-lanterns in our world 🙂 .
Well geez, I love these four! When the baby of the family’s three younger cousins come over, she’s suddenly the big kid in charge of the fun!
Ashby’s cannonball was on point!
We were too busy having fun to take a ton of pics, but we swam, we ate fajitas…it was a great way to spend time with the family.
Love these peeps so very much!
You guys, I have recently become pretty fascinated with the Blue Zone.
My dad’s parents both lived very well into their 90s, and as you know, in January, my grandfather passed away just shy of 98 and in really, really good health. He was mentally super sharp, lived on his own, very mobile, on little to no medication, happy, engaged and engaging, his text messages up until right before he died were poetic and articulate and always long and well-thought-out. He didn’t just live a long time, HE LIVED WELL for a long time. I know that no one knows what tomorrow holds and car accidents, freak accidents, and diseases take the young way too often…but if I am going to live any amount of time, I really hope and pray I live it well. Healthy, happy, mobile, independent, mentally and physically sharp are all things I desire whether I live to 45 or 105. So needless to say, earlier this week, when I opened my Netflix account and saw this documentary on Secrets of Blue Zones, I was SO PUMPED! It’s truly so fascinating! If you’re someone like me who is trying to live each day to the fullest, you should watch. I really enjoyed it!
Oh moms, you need to read this Bible study! I really wanted to participate in the fall Bible study our church was having during the week, but with my work schedule, I just could not make it fit…so, I bought the study just for myself to do at home and boy oh boy, IT’S SO GOOD!! I am still doing my Bible Recap each and every morning, but I’ve added this as well and friends, I cannot recommend this one enough if you’re a mom (with kids of any age!). I’m only a few days in, and it’s already blessed me so much.
The world is hard, y’all. It tells us we have to be #allthethings for our kids and if we’re not, we’ll fail them, and if our kids make mistakes, it’s our fault. THAT IS SO MUCH PRESSURE, and it’s not Biblical AT ALL. I haven’t enjoyed a study this much in a long time. I hope many of you do it too!
Yesterday, I shared how my family loves playing…
…TACO CAT GOAT CHEESE PIZZA 🙂 . It’s such an easy and fun little game for two or more. Well after yesterday’s post, look what I found…
YES!!!!!!! I immediately ordered SANTA COOKIE ELF CANDY SNOWMAN! I am going to hang on to it and give it to my littles after Halloween. I personally cannot wait to play!
You guys, I CANNOT QUIT THESE SANDALS! I bought them after wearing Kensington’s around Nantucket all summer and just love them so much…
…I keep them right by my back door and slip them on for every trip to yoga, when I walk my dogs, take my kids to school, head to the mailbox, run an errand, they are legit SO COMFORTABLE!
They come in SEVEN DIFFERENT COLORS and mine are “misty pink”.
You guys, yesterday, I put a question box on Stories about vacations and there were SO MANY! I really think I could have stopped and answered them all day.
Today, I’m going to focus on…
…CRUISING! You guys, my people LOVE TO CRUISE! My kids have been all over the world on board cruise ships. They’ve been on FOUR Caribbean cruises, THREE European cruises, an Alaskan cruise and a Hawaiian cruise. Not only do my kids and hubby love to cruise…
…but my parents do too! My mom and dad go on a cruise every single year. Just last month, I sent them to Norway on a Norwegian Fjords cruise and as you can see, they loved it!
Cruising is such an affordable way to REALLY see a lot when you travel…
Our clients cruise all over the world…
…take their families on so many adventures…
…rest, relax, recharge…
…visit incredible sites…
…and enjoy all of the adventures.
If you are thinking about cruising, reach out to us today! It’s not too late to book a cruise this year nor is it too early to book for 2024 and even parts of 2025. My in-laws already have their cruise booked for next year (they’re cruise people too!) as do so many of our clients.
Reach out to us TODAY for more information on our cruising vacations!
‘Tis that time of year 🙂 . I always buy THIS PHONE COVER because it’s durable yet super inexpensive and comes in a million color options so I don’t mind changing it out frequently to make it seasonal. And this year, I bought THIS POPSOCKET…because, of course.
Annnnnnnd…
…we have a new friend at the Shull’s house.
He’s 12 feet tall.
He’s going to look spectacular in my front yard.
Andrew said we have to wait until October 1st to put him out.
I think you all know that I would have put him out August 1st.
You guys, it’s almost time for McKinney’s Annual OKTOBERFEST!
If you are local or thinking about stopping by North Texas, it is always a Shull family tradition!! This year’s festivities begin on Friday night, September 22nd and runs through the 24th. It truly is one of my VERY FAVORITE things here in McKinney!
Okay, that wraps up our Saturday! I hope you all have the most amazing weekend! I will see you on Monday! xx
Peyton Cline says
I visit your blog every weekday and enjoy all the posts, but I have absolutely loved the Saturday posts this summer and fall the most! All the random “likes” are my favorite!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay!!! This means SO much!! Thank you! xx
Anna says
I love your bonus Saturday posts!
Emilee says
Love these Saturday posts! Thank you for the recommendation on the Bible study. I was looking for a new one to add to my routine!
Jennibell says
These are fun! Thanks for taking the time to do them 🙂
After all the football and tennis this weekend (should anything else be on the television???) I want to check out that Netflix series! I also saw they have another one – Spy Ops that sounds good too. Did you all watch Quarterback? Or Swamp Kings? I know language might be rough for your crew but wow. Really inspiring to see how hard these athletes work and train.
Happy Saturday!
Elspeth says
So many fun things! I love the pop socket!
Have a great weekend!
http://www.Elspethsdaybyday.com
Jenny says
Was that pic of your parents taken in Stavanger?? 😍 I grew up there and cannot wait to go back some day.
Mix and Match Mama says
It is! What a beautiful place to grow up!
Kasey says
the card games (taco cat goat) are one of our family’s favorites and we get more competitive each time y’all will have so much fun doing the Christmas version!!
Natalie says
Happy Saturday Shay! Do you have a link to the Bible recap? Is it on Amazon?
Mix and Match Mama says
No, you get that from her website. Now is a great time to start because the New Testament starts on October 1st! Check here: https://www.thebiblerecap.com/
Natalie Lyles says
Yay, thanks!
Valerie Stults says
Thanks for recommendation on bible study!! Bought it!! I have been doing the recap also!! Learning so much!! Very thankful for your blog!!! Love your book reveiws also!!!!
Anne says
You’re going to need to explain the pigs.
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s an island in the Bahamas!! It’s known for their pig population!
Laci says
Love the Saturday post
Ashleigh says
Happy Saturday! You should definitely watch new season of Virgin River on Netflix… Best season at imo! Have a great day!
Toni :0) says
If y’all like Tetris, order Genius Square. It’s for two people or you can play by yourself. We love it.
Mix and Match Mama says
Looking it up right now!!
Diane says
Thanks for inspiring me to start Christmas shopping —bought the card games through your links! Still cannot get out fall decor though —hugs from Waco!
Kelli says
I always want to try new phone covers, but do you have protection on your cameras? Mine is also cheap from Amazon, but covers the camera area. Makes me so nervous to have them exposed!
Mix and Match Mama says
Knock on wood, but I’ve only ever used these cheap cases and never had a damaged phone/camera…and that’s not because I don’t drop it 12 times a day.
Beverly says
Your kids might really enjoy plus plus. These are small inter connecting pieces that can be used to make anything. I use them with my 6-8th grade students and they love them. They come in small sets or a really large one like the set I use at school.
Lora Bracci says
My husband and i just booked a cruise to Antarctica for November 2023. Off our bucket list, can’t wait!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m so jealous!! That’s on my bucket list!!
Chrys says
I don’t know how you have so much content to put out. But I really do appreciate it. It’s clear that you love your job and love taking us for the ride. Have a great weekend, Shay!
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh goodness, thank you, thank YOU! This community brings me so much JOY!! xx
Brooke Richardson says
This is such a great post!!! I was stalking your moms pics on her cruise while they were gone, so beautiful!
KC says
I love these Saturday posts! We just started watching the Blue Zone documentary on Netflix last night. I find them so fascinating and such good information.
Kit says
These posts bring so much joy!!! THANK YOU!
Dianna says
For $300 that giant skeleton would be out all year long at my house!
Mix and Match Mama says
Maybe he’ll let me keep it out with my Christmas decor 😉 ?!
Kristi Livingston says
We have the 12 foot skeleton near us and he is out year round with clothing and accessory changes for the seasons. This summer he got a friend, so now there are two. They make me smile each time I drive by.
Mix and Match Mama says
I really need to meet these people and be their friend.
Kelly Davis says
I just love your Saturday posts! Ordered the Bible study and am curious if that is what you have or the book? I am looking forward to the study and hope it is as good as the book – the reviews were so encouraging 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought the study! IT’S SO GOOD!!
Kelly says
I am eager to start. My girls are older… but even though there is less “parenting” there is still always “Mom-ing”.
It arrived last night- can’t wait to dive in!
Melissa Carswell says
Love your Saturday posts. Where did you find your skeleton?
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s linked!!
Danelle says
There’s a Halloween taco cat goat cheese pizza too, and Easter 🙂
Karah Stracener says
I love your Saturday posts. Thanks for sharing all the extra fun finds. I just ordered a new phone case ;). That skeleton is so fun and I say put it out now!!! I am going to look up those card games. My kids love to play games.
Karen in Virginia says
I literally just signed up my mother for Netflix just so I could watch the blue zones with her. In fact, I’m about to walk into her assisted living facility right now to watch it with her! So funny that when I clicked on your blog, you were watching it too. It’s fascinating! We already watched it, but I’m going to watch it again with my 84 year old mother.
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay!!! I’m so happy you’re watching it with her!! There is so much to learn from it!
Jenn Wolfshohl says
Shay, what was your takeaway from live to 100?!?! Mine was MOVE WAY MORE! Love your blog xoxo
Mix and Match Mama says
YES!!!!!! From balance to flexibility, sitting to standing, walking, bending over…yes! My dad’s mom who passed away in 2021, was sitting criss cross applesauce on the floor and going to stand UP UNTIL THE MONTH BEFORE SHE DIED. It always amazed me how she could sit down on the floor with my kids and then stand right back up without any help.
Corrie Freeman says
Shay- I’m a 4th grade teacher who starts our mornings with games. There’s also an Easter and HALLOWEEN Taco Cat version!
Also, try Sleeping Queens! It’s our favorite!
Mix and Match Mama says
HALLOWEEN??! Looking that up right now! Thank YOU!!!
Alicia says
My community/county was the first to become Blue Zones certified in Oklahoma. So interesting to learn about!
Mix and Match Mama says
Wow! That is so cool! It’s just FASCINATING to me!
Lizzie says
How do the lulu sandals run? TTS?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! They do!!!
Sarah says
Did you know there are Facebook groups for 12 foot skeleton owners? I saw one just this weekend! I can’t wait to see a picture of him in your yard!
Mix and Match Mama says
STOP IT RIGHT NOW! I need to join! Thank YOU!