Happy happy Friday, friends!
Today’s post is EXTRA HUGE as I partner with Nordstrom and Collective Voice and share some holiday faves…plus, it’s BOOK CLUB DAY too! I also have a few Trader Joe’s finds, life lately, and more!
Now check this out…while you read today’s post, I’ll be loading a BUS and heading to West Texas to cheer on those Lovejoy Leopards in the Texas football playoffs!
While I’m trying not to get sick on a bus (because let’s be real, that will be my only goal today), I hope you enjoy this post 🙂 .
As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and wishing you a wonderful weekend! Next week is Thanksgiving, y’all!
My first Fave this week was very unexpected. Thanks to the chillier weather, I was able to get COZY with Nordstrom…
…in THIS SHERPA JACKET! You guys, I did NOT expect to love this jacket as much as I do!!
I bought THIS JACKET to potentially wear over athleticwear as I come and go from workouts, but instead, I’m going to be wearing it out and about. It’s too too cute!
It comes in FOUR DIFFERENT COLORS, runs TTS (I bought xs), has deep pockets and is legit warm. I bought it for myself, but it would make a CUTE gift too. I think it’s priced really, really well considering it’s outerwear and faux shearling.
I bought two jackets at one time…
…and wore this CABLE FLEECE JACKET just yesterday. This one is uber, uber soft and cozy.
THIS JACKET also runs TTS and comes in other colors. Another great item to keep you toasty or to gift. I paired both with MY FAVORITE JEANS and BOOTIES.
I went to Trader Joe’s this week looking for my beloved Jingle Jangle. They told me it wouldn’t be in stores until next week, buuuuuut…
…I did find this 🙂 .
I also stocked up on…
…this is another great idea for an easy gift! If you are buying the expensive stuff, you should try this brand instead. Trader Joe’s makes excellent peppermint bark at a fraction of the price.
Speaking of gifting…
…I stocked up on holiday cards. So cute, right?
I bought this to try myself, but it could certainly be a gift…
…this smells amazing!! It’s a vanilla/creamy scented peppermint. Just lovely.
If you’re looking for some quick holiday gift ideas, Nordstrom has you covered.
Don’t forget, I have NORDSTROM GIFTS FOR HER UNDER $50 for you!
Here are the deets:
#1: Jewel Box Travel Size Skin Care Set $64 Value
#2: Initial Pendant Necklace
#3: Initial Rectangular Jewelry Box
#4: Crystal Huggie Hoop Earrings
#5: Everyday Cubic Zirconia Bracelet
#6: Fair Isle Pom Pom Beanie
#7: UNbrush Detangling Hair Brush Pastel Collection
#8: In Good Repair Strength & Shine Hair Set $75 Value
#9: Head to Toe Body Glow Set (Limited Edition) $98 Value
#10: Volcano Reed Diffuser
#11: Collagen Lip Bath Icons Set $44 Value
#12: NODPOD Sleep Mask
#13: The Travel Trio Set $45 Value
#14: The Pura 4 Smart Fragrance Diffuser
#15: Large French Cade & Lavender Candle
#16: The Quencher H2.0 Flowstate™ 40-Ounce Tumbler
#17: Fleece Detail Oversize Crewneck Sweatshirt
#18: Star Seeker Jersey Pajamas
#19: Turtleneck Sweater
#20: Bliss Throw Blanket
Life lately has been pretty sweet!
Last weekend, we celebrated my brother’s birthday. I love, love, love it when I get to see my entire family in one room.
Our newest addition to the group is sweet Kate.
Geez, I love these two. I am so very thankful to have this woman. When I grow up, I want to be EXACTLY like her. I am also oh so grateful for sweet Ken, my bonus (22 years and counting!) grandpa is pretty darn fabulous too. I love them both.
Kensington Kate and Kate Brooks…the oldest great grandchild and the youngest.
See? Kate was the star of the show! Where was Smith? Well our family has approximately 754 boys between the ages of 4 and 8, and they were LITERALLY climbing on top of Smith the entire night. Smith is never busier than when he’s with this group. In a room full of almost 30 people, the predominant thing you hear is “Smith!” “Smith!” “Smith!” coming from the chorus of little guys who very much love my big guy.
It’s time to get festive!
My COZY CHENILLE SWEATER comes in many other colors, but between the kids’ two high schools and the holidays, I need more RED in my life! This sweater is long enough to wear with leggings too!
How cute are my earrings?! I bought them last year at Nordstrom, and this year they have so many new ones. I rounded them up below, you can click on the image to open it up…
Annnnd…
…my FAIR ISLE SWEATER also comes in other colors and is long enough for leggings. Super cute with my JEANS and BOOTIES though too!
Both sweaters run TTS.
Speaking of Nordstrom…
Did you catch Wednesday’s PART ONE post?
I went from my FESTIVE HOLIDAY PAJAMAS…
…to put together with…
…my 10 EVERYDAY FAVES! You can catch the full post with all the details and a video tutorial HERE!
#1: SUPER GOOP GLOW SCREEN
#2: NARS BLUSH & BRONZER DUO
#3: CHARLOTTE TILBURY LIPSTICK
#4: BROW DEFINER
#5: BOBBI BROWN CONCEALER STICK
#6: CAVIAR STICKS
#7: EYE LINER
#8: BROW FREEZE
#9: FOUNDATION STICK
#10: MACSTACK MASCARA
A huge thank you to Nordstrom today for always being my go-to for everything from clothes, to beauty, shoes, tops, dresses, literally all the things I need heading into the busy holiday season! As you know, I always love shopping there because not only do they have everything my family needs, 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!).
Wrapping up today…
…22 SIMPLE & DELICIOUS THANKSGIVING SIDES!
We all know that we can’t just serve the bird, we have to serve DELICIOUS sides too! You can see all of mine HERE!
Speaking of 22…
…it’s the 22nd which means it’s BOOK CLUB DAY!
If you read along with us this month, make sure you check out THIS POST to chat.
I’m off on a bus now! I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful Friday! I will see you back here on MONDAY.
In the meantime…
…we’re wishing you a very Merry Weekend! xx
Elspeth says
Have the best weekend!! Love those festive earrings!
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Candi says
Where is the giant Santa from?!?!
Mix and Match Mama says
Amazon!
Sheaffer says
That cable fleece is adorable!
Erika Slaughter says
You know I don’t drive over to Trader Joe’s for my family’s food very often but if they have Jingle Jangle for dogs I’m going this morning!
Laci says
Have a great weekend!
Corinne says
This probably too late to be helpful today but for future reference..
I heard from a nurse that her secret weapon for acute nausea is smelling an alcohol swab! I’m thinking those alcohol wipes in a packet could be a handy thing for motion sickness : ) Just put it in a little ziploc and open the bag to catch a whiff when the waves hit?! Good Luck today!
Mix and Match Mama says
I always love any and all tips on nausea! Thank YOU!!
Courtney says
Mades is always photo-ready! (peep her in the background of the photo with Sean!) Also, loving these festive earrings! May have to snag a pair. Happy Friday!
Megan says
I love, love, love your santa a tad too much— thank you for the smiles 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
ME TOO!!!
Sasha Ahman says
Girl… why didn’t you drive to west Texas? As a fellow motion sickness girlie I can’t even imagine a bus!
Mix and Match Mama says
After the game, the school buses the boys right back to school…so if we would have driven then one of us would have had to drive through the night or else Smith would have been dropped off in the parking lot with no parent to pick him up. The school arranged a fan bus so that we could head home after the game too. We walked in our door this morning (Saturday) at 5:45 AM after driving through the night on the bus. It was a LONG day, but it was fun! I didn’t get sick, so that’s a WIN!
faith says
It is wonderful to see your extended family get together and have such a strong bond! Thank you for sharing and showing what family can look like 🤍
Stacey says
Thanks for these great faves, Shay! The roundups save me so much time bc I trust your recs 🙂 love love the earrings!.I’m playing your Spotify Christmas playlist…thank you!🎄 I just love thanksgiving week…such a meaningful way to start the season🤍