Happy Friday, friends!
It’s the last day of February…anyone else excited about March?! You know me, once I get home from spring break mid-March I’ll be in full summer mode until August 1st (which is when I’ll start needing a pumpkin in my life). Sigh. It’s who I am 😉 .
If you missed any of the fun this week, we’ve covered A LOT of different things including:
30 FEEL GOOD FILMS (perfect for your weekend, read the comment section too!)
AN EASY & DELICIOUS SOUP
MY OURA RING REVIEW PART 2
SO MANY BOOKS! (We’ve had three book posts in less than a week!)
A VARIETY OF ATHLETIC WEAR TO LIVE (AND WORKOUT!) IN
As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and sharing my weekly faves today.
Let’s get to it starting with…
We have a WINNER!!
Woohoo, this month, we had…
…my TAKE ME AWAY WITH SHAY!
I love these little giveaways. I am so grateful for this community and any time I can give away a little something to someone who participates just makes me so happy.
Drumroll please, the lucky winner of this month’s giveaway is…
KAREN OSBORN!
Congrats, Karen! You have won some of my very favorite travel essentials…
SLEEP MASK
MAKEUP CARRIER FOR TRAVEL
TOILETRY BAG
LIP BALM
PACKING CUBES
TRAVEL SIZED HAIR PRODUCTS
A KINDLE PAPERWHITE
COZY SOCKS
I emailed you this morning. Please email me back to claim your prize!
Well this has certainly been a “fave” this week…
…walking my pups in the gorgeous WEATHER!
You guys…
…it has been positively gorgeous this week.
Last week, full on winter, but this week, it feels like spring.
Now here’s the deal though, I’ve been a Texan my entire life. I understand what’s happening here…
…needless to say, I have not put away the fleece leggings quite yet. #sigh
We have had a lot of fun life lately this week!
We arrived home from Austin on Sunday afternoon…
…after spending the weekend in Austin for rowing (those deets are HERE!).
We had the best time at Ashby’s choir concert on Tuesday night! I am always, always impressed by all of you teachers out there, but I have this extra bit of love for fine arts teachers. I seriously do not know how you take a bunch of rambunctious sixth graders and teach them how to read music and either play an instrument or sing SO WELL after only a few months. It’s seriously mind blowing to me. They all did fabulous!
Mades found Frenchie’s old Red Sox jersey…
…and insisted Charlie wear it. He had it on about 3 seconds before the Yankees fans at our house pulled it off of him.
Nothing like a 9:30 AM spring pep rally to get your day started.
Spoiler alert, band music wakes one up way more than coffee 😉 .
We always love going to watch our cheerleader!
Well…
…I am in love with my VARSITY TRACK PANT! It was the perfect pant to wear all day from carpooling to a pep rally, I ran some errands, worked from home, went to Ashby’s soccer practice…you know, “did life” in them.
I bought MY PANTS in an xs and they are so soft and comfortable. Two big thumbs up from me!
If you missed yesterday’s post…
I shared a big batch of “mix and match” athletic wear at various price points.
You can see the entire post HERE…
…but as you can see, it contains some super cute pieces like THIS TOP (which you could layer it over a long sleeve top or wear it alone) with THESE LEGGINGS and SNEAKERS…
…you can wear it with SHORTS! Plus, they also look cute with…
…this AMAZON TEE too!
And with…
…this TANK!
You can check out the full post HERE!
And just because they’re both on sale, don’t forget about…
THIS SWEATER. It is on sale right now and also comes in other colors.
And also…
…this SWEATER (feels like a sweatshirt!) too!
You guys, it’s no secret that MY FAMILY LOVES…
…GOING ON A CRUISE!
Over the last 11 months, I’ve been on…
…TWO because I love them so so much 🙂 .
If you love a cruise too (or you want to try your first one!)…
…Royal Caribbean’s brand new Legend will be cruising Europe next year BUT before it heads over, it will do shorter (3 night!) cruises in the States too.
Embark on the ultimate adventure on a 7 Night Western Mediterranean getaway from Barcelona or set sail from Fort Lauderdale on an 8 Night Southern Caribbean and Perfect Day vacay, these plus many more itineraries are going to be sailing on the Legend of the Seas! There is something for everyone!
I am personally really, really excited about this ship and the itineraries.
If you want details, pricing, itineraries on this or any other ocean or river cruise, simply complete this quick INQUIRY HERE, and my travel agency will be in touch.
Goodness, we love a cruise!!
And finally…
…it’s the BEST OF BUFFALO to kick off your weekend and your March!
Whether you like lunches, easy dinners, soups, deviled eggs, or dips, I have yummy and easy BUFFALO SAUCE RECIPES to share today.
Happy happy Friday, friends! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xx
Elspeth Mizner says
Have the best weekend!!
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Melissa Bader says
Love the track pant! But where is your tank top from?! Please and Thank You!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s a Michael Starrs tank 🙂
Tate Shelton says
I love your darker hair! Did you decide to go darker to make your hair healthier, for greys or just for fun? I’m also a blonde highlighter of about twenty five years and I’m in my mid 40s and see some greys popping up and am not sure the best way to handle it!
Mix and Match Mama says
It was a slow transition. When we went to Nantucket in 2023, I had to go longer between highlights and the roots got “root-ier”. I started to like it and well, I just slowly started going darker. I really really like it. It’s less maintenance and I don’t know? It feels more me.
Sarah says
I know it’s fake spring but even the littlest of tastes make me happy! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Jessica says
I am so, so jealous of your warm weather. Here is PA we had two GLORIOUS days of near 60 degree weather. It was such a tease. This morning as I walked my kids to the bus it went from brisk and sunny, to cold and snowing in the span of 5 minutes. Not a great way to start your Friday. That’s PA for ya!
Lindsay says
Off topic but I have to say huge thanks for your very small mention of hydration strategy a while back- drinking much more water in the morning helped to not wake to pee in the night. I tried to look that up online and found nothing but gave it a try- life changing. Not sure why but it really has made a change and improved my sleep. That was a goal for 2025 and appreciate that insight!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay!!!! Thank YOU for the feedback!!
Chrys says
I am already so excited for your Spring Break posts!! In NJ, Spring Break is only in mid April this year. So I always use your Spring Break posts to hold me over and to excite me for my own trip haha.
Shannon in PA says
Hi, Shay — I have only ever been on one cruise and it was18 years ago. I am a nervous wreck thinking about cruises anymore, especially when you hear stories about sickness/viruses that hit people on cruise ships. PLEASE tell me this is an irrational fear. I also am a little nervous about being on a boat in the middle of water – especially when there’s no land in sight. I do love the idea of getting to see many places on one trip, but cruises definitely scare me!
Mix and Match Mama says
Could it happen? Yes. Do I send hundreds of people on cruises every year and this has never happened? 100%!
Shannon in PA says
That is GREAT to hear!!!!!!! 🙂
Alyssa Norman says
It’s been 60s most of the week here in Denver and MAN am I loving it. Nothing soothes the soul like 20 minutes in the afternoon sitting in the sun drinking an iced coffee after what has felt like the LONGEST February IN HISTORY!!! 🤣 again, just a tease, I think snow is forecasted next week but I’ll take it and soak up every little ray of sunshine ☀️
PS- love the striped sweater. I feel like Old Navy has gotten MUCH better in recent years in terms of fit. Can’t beat the price for some of those everyday basics! Happy Friday!
Mix and Match Mama says
I agree with your PS!!!
Erika Slaughter says
Happy Friday! I’m afraid the Spring of Deception has either kick started my allergies or brought me a cold! URGGG!
Carly says
We went on Ritz Carlton yacht cruise Ilma in Europe last year! Extraordinary! Highly recommend
Mix and Match Mama says
I would love to do that too!
Ruby Huling says
I have tulips popping up out of the ground…even they are ready for spring, but I’ve lived in the south all my life and know that winter days are in our near future!
Patty Anderson says
Loading up our bikes and headed an hour south today to get out of a cold, windy day where we live. It’s going to be a glorious day…no wind, sunny and much warmer. Spring fever is real!
Allison Ferrell says
“Band music wakes one up more than coffee”… spit my coffee out reading that LOL!
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m not lyin’… 😉
Danielle says
Hi Shay! I’m catching up on posts and just noticed the adorable denim jacket you’re wearing with the track pants. Is it one that you’ve mentioned before, or a new find?!
Mix and Match Mama says
I just went to see if they still had it, but they don’t. It’s from last spring from Evereve.