Happy happy Saturday, friends!
Thank you SO MUCH for being here with me today! I hope you have a peppermint mocha, cozy blanket and fire to sit by because today’s bonus post is EXTRA festive and fun!
Happy ‘Tis the Season Saturday! xx
Let’s do it again…
You guys, I have LOVED reading through the Bible with you so much over these last two years that I’m going to bring it back AGAIN in 2025.
If you joined me for the MMM Bible Recap Group in 2023 or in 2024, I certainly hope you stay with us next year too. If you’re new or have never read through the Bible before, WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!! You can read all about the group HERE and see the details on what you’ll need to start/how it works.
If you have ANY questions, please let me know!
You guys, I am having a moment with American Eagle! Right now, they have so many great deals too!
I already shared…
…this amazing ZIP UP BEAR HUG. Isn’t it cute?! It’s on major sale and comes in other colors. It’s so so soft and would make an excellent gift!
I also shared…
…my SNAP SWEATSHIRT in bright red (but it comes in 11 other colors). It’s still very comfy and over-sized. It’s on sale too!
But then look at this…
…how cute is my LET IT SNOW SWEATSHIRT?! It was the perfect Friday afternoon thing to wear. Also, currently on sale!
On Saturday, it was one of my most FAVORITE days of the year in McKinney…
…it was our town’s annual HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
And we were so excited to be there 🙂 .
We arrived right at 4:00 and closed the place down. Per usual…
…there were carolers…
…and decked out store fronts…
…yummy food…
…fun little spots…
…and tons of festive vendors!
It is truly always SO MAGICAL!
Awwwwww! I love my peeps…
…and I’m always so grateful when they still want to do “festive” things with their mama.
Oh McKinney, you are so cute!
The girls stopped to share a crepe…
…and then we had dinner at our favorite pizza pub.
We ended the night…
…by getting Mades’ face painted. When we walked by the face painting earlier, the line was at least an hour long, so we didn’t stop. As we were walking to our car, it was about 9:30 PM and no one was there, so we let her do it. What does one do though with a fox face at 9:30 at night right before bed? Well when you’re the fourth kid…
…mom and dad let you sleep in it and wear it to church. Bahahahaha!
I rounded up a few sales for you!
First up…
…SOME GREAT AMAZON DAILY DEALS!!
I also have…
…some ABERCROMBIE HOLIDAY DRESSES plus…
So the fox face didn’t come right off after church…
…nope. We took it with us on Sunday afternoon to see…
…you guys, THIS MOVIE WAS AMAZING!!!! We just loved it so much and have been talking about it since we left the theater. I highly, highly recommend it!
I know the weather outside might be frightful but…
…you can grab your whole family and head to Cabo where it’s nice and warm!
We love BIG family vacations to Cabo!!!
If you want to go too, we’d love to send you! Please REACH OUT TODAY for pricing, details and information about any of our vacation destinations!
And yesterday Mades was out of school early, so Andrew and I took her to lunch on the square…
…it was quite festive 🙂 .
The older my kids get, the more I really appreciate every single moment I get with them.
These babies just don’t keep!
Thank you, thank you, thank YOU for spending your Saturday with me today! I hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend!
I will see you back here on Monday! xx
Holly Sheridan says
Looks Ike such a fun, festive week, Shay!
Elspeth says
What a festive week! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Kim says
Loved the movie the best Christmas pageant ever!! So good! Thanks for sharing all the Christmas fun.
Mix and Match Mama says
I am doing the Study Guide again. I just get so much out of it!
Tish says
So much goodness in one post! On Bible Recap, are you doing the study guide again or changing anything up for 2025?
Angela says
Love the festive posts!! Thanks for the cute sweatshirt rec!! I just ordered it!!! Can you please share link for the jeans you’re wearing with the green zip up bear hug jacket? I think those might be the ones you’ve shared before, but I’m not positive! I am needing a new pair! Thanks Shay!!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s that same pair I keep wearing basically every day! I LOVE THEM!! They’re here: https://shopstyle.it/l/cjMIq
Laci Murray says
Fun and festive!! You know with our first kids that face paint would have never went to church the next morning, lol!! I love it
Marisa Patel says
I saw Kensington while I was sharing a funnel cake with my girls. We had a great time at the festival and my granddaughter still has the embellishments from her face painting and makes us stick it back on every day.
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwwww! I’m so happy you were there too!
Melissa McBride says
Shay
I’m trying to send info to your travel agency. I can’t submit my info. Something is hung up in the date of travel required field. Help! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Mix and Match Mama says
I am so sorry! I just emailed you 🙂 .
Katie Stewart says
Straight outta Hallmark! 👑
Love waking up and reading these fun little Saturday posts!
Mix and Match Mama says
It makes me want to pinch myself every single year. I just love it!
Kay says
So much festive fun! I love the sunglasses in the photo of you and Madely at lunch-any idea where you got them? The size is perfect!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you! Those are Louis Vuitton 🙂 .
Linda says
Shay, I want to encourage anyone thinking about The Bible Recap to do it!!! Two years ago when you suggested this I thought I will give it a try with lots of grace. Little background. I am a BSF grad. Done tons of devotionals! Read through the Bible the traditional way. But it felt like checking a box. Jan 1st 2023 I started the Bible Recap reminding myself if this felt like box checking I could quit! What I discovered was chronically is my happy place! I couldn’t wait to get to my reading everyday! What a beautiful love letter is the word! 2025 here I come!
Debbie Hibbert says
Thank you for leading the way with the Bible Recap group. Just knowing that the “check-in” post would be waiting for me each day was a great way of staying on track. This is my second year of reading the Bible through with you … the first time was with the Bible in a year Bible, and now with the Bible Recap. Both times you’ve provided the nudge I’ve needed to see it through, so thank you, Shay!
Mix and Match Mama says
I am so happy you are doing it with us this year!!! I’m so blessed by it!
Beverly says
You are such a creative & amazzing cook please offer some Hanukkah recipes. You must have at least one Jewish friend you could team up with for some Hanukkah yummies???? Please. Love your blog just feel left out.
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwww! I need to consider that. I actually have an entire cookbook on Jewish recipes. Many remind me of some of my favorite German recipes.
Mary says
We saw the best Christmas Pageant ever too! It was really good. I even took my 2 year old to the theater. 😆😆 #fourthchild
Gracie Van Dyke says
We LOVED The Best Christmas Pageant ever!! Can’t wait for it to be one of our favorites every year! It *might* even be better than the book and that’s very hard for me to say 😂
Leslie S says
Can’t wait to see Best Christmas Pageant with my family! Shay do you have a longer length (covers the bum) winter coat that’s warm and good for London (possibly rainy) in late December? I need one for me and my 2 girls, would love some help!
Mix and Match Mama says
I wear The North Face brand for my loner coats. They are jus so warm. Have the BEST time in London!
Lisa says
Love Home for the Holidays every year! You’re right, babies don’t keep so soak in every moment! It may not be a new thing, but I noticed how tall Kensington is in your picture! She’s passed you up Mom. She’s also beautiful! I’m just finishing The Bible Recap this year and plan to do it again next year with your group. I don’t know why I didn’t join your group last year.
Mix and Match Mama says
I am SO HAPPY you’re going to join our group next year!! We would love to have you!
Bethany says
Hello! Where is your necklace from
In the first few pics? They look maybe like disks? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
Those are from a store called Love Shack on Nantucket. Here is their website: https://www.lolacompany.com/shop-lola/love-shack-nantucket
Martina Ingemarsson says
What was the name of the advent devotional you are reading right now? Or anybody else that picked that up? Can’t find the post… 😊
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s Prepare Him Room by Susie Larson 🙂 .
Elisabeth Hogue says
McKinney looks so charming and I’m planning to visit the downtown area when we are there in January for a family wedding. Can you recommend your favorite GF lunch spots?
Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
Of course! There are many but we love The Yard and they even have a specific g-free menu if you ask.
Elisabeth Hogue says
Thank you & Merry Christmas!