Hey, hey, hey, it’s our first SUMMER SATURDAY of the season!
I’ve said it before, but I’m going to say it again…I am so grateful you guys visit my little corner of the internet during the week, so I am extra extra grateful to spend a few minutes with you here on the weekend too.
Okay, here are a few extra little weekend tidbits for you 🙂 .
On Wednesday, Ashby, Mades and I went to see…
…and it was SO CUTE!!!
Oh my word, I teared up twice.
Candy, drinks, and a really good movie were the perfect way to spend the afternoon!
Love hanging out with these sweet girl!
I brought this LINEN DRESS up to Nantucket in April for Daffodil weekend and loved it so much that I left it here for this summer. I’ve already pulled it out and worn it. It’s on sale right now and comes in another color too! I love love linen in the summer.
Some of my other favorite summer finds are currently on sale too…
#1: MY NIKE SNEAKERS (wear them every single day!)
#2: MY PACKING CUBES (couldn’t go anywhere without these guys!)
#3: THAT LINEN DRESS
#4: MY FAVORITE GAUZE TOP (comes in so many great color choices too!)
#5: MY FAVORITE BLACK DRESS (I love, love, love how it’s loose and yet a little fitted)
#6: THE BEST BEACH HAT EVER (no matter how many times I’ve crammed it in my suitcase, it pops right back up to perfection!)
#7: MY QUILTED BAG (stolen by all three of my girls and has even made its way up to Nantucket too!)
#8: MY LINEN SHORTS (available in many other colors!)
Andrew and Smith: We are going to play golf.
Me: Awesome! Have so much fun! Send me pics of you guys out there!
Fast forward several hours…
Smith: Look, I hit the ball and my club broke!
Me: Awesome, buddy! Any other pics?
Smith: Nope. It broke right in half!
Annnnnnnd needless to say, if you’re out playing golf this summer on Nantucket and see my boys. Please send me some pics.
You ladies introduced me to this author…
…and I have absolutely loved reading her books! Right now, I am on ELEVATE YOUR HEALTH which is a sweet, quick and super motivational little read.
I’m only about halfway through, but I’m already encouraged.
I just finished a chapter about “the magic of mornings” and, as you can imagine, I already agree that mornings are magical, but even I (a morning-loving person) was extra motivated and encouraged by her simple ideas about not just maximizing your mornings but enjoying them too.
On Wednesday, my bike was arrived from Texas…
…and I was oh so happy to see it!
My bike barely hung on last summer, so this year, I bought a new one in McKinney and shipped it up to Nantucket. This time, I added a basket which has already brought me so much joy, ha!
I always tell myself that I’m going to bike everywhere when I get back to McKinney, but I never do. It’s just too hot and everything is too spread out.
Do you get to bike in your community? I would love to know!
A trip to Italy is always a good idea!
From Rome…
…to the Amalfi Coast, we love Italy 🙂 . We would love to send YOU there too!
Italy is a wonderful destination year around, so whether you’re thinking about this summer or fall, winter or next spring, reach out to us today for more information.
Okay, before we go today…I’m going to try something new this summer.
Each Saturday, I’m going to share a fun little giveaway for the week and then announce the winner that next Friday.
These will all be little things I’m loving this summer.
For our first summer giveaway of the season, we have…
…I am giving away CRYSTAL CLEAR BANGLES from Budhagirl!
I love and wear my all-weather bangles all the time and often receive compliments on them from you ladies…
…so I decided to give a set away to one of you 🙂 . You pick the color, and I’ll ship them your way!
You must enter the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post in order to be eligible to win (the Rafflecopter will randomly select the name). There is only ONE requirement on the Rafflecopter and that’s “BE A POSITIVE PART OF THE MIX AND MATCH MAMA COMMUNITY THIS SUMMER”.
We’re all mature, supportive, encouraging women in this community, so this time, we’re going to go on the honor system. Enter your name one time in the Rafflecopter below if you plan on being a fun, active, happy part of this community this summer. If you only want to be fun and active today, that’s totally cool, but to enter the giveaway, I really hope you’re planning on being engaging more than one day this season. I would love it if you’re committing to the entire summer season.
That’s it. There are A LOT of ways you can be a part of our community this summer!
Maybe that means you’re commenting regularly on my blog or you’re making some of my recipes or liking/commenting on my Instagram, participating in 30 for 30, reading our book club pick…it’s just your personal contribution to this community. I just think we are all in this together, so I’m not going to ask you to jump through any hoops for the giveaway. Simply add your entry to the Rafflecopter for your name to be entered if you’re planning on being a thoughtful part of this community this summer. That’s it!
I will stop the giveaway and have the Rafflecopter randomly select a name at 4:00 PM EST on Thursday, June 12th. I will announce the winners’ names here on my blog the next morning, Friday, June 13th.
Sound like a plan?
That wraps up this Saturday!
I hope you guys all have the very very best weekend. I will see you here on Monday! xx
Hallie says
I love that summer Saturdays are back! Going to check out that book!
Marie says
Love seeing everything Nantucket!!
Bev says
Happy Summer, Shay! And to all your readers as well! ☀️
Kara says
Saturday posts are my fav! Eat a lobster roll for me! 😉
Jessie says
Thank you so much for such a fun post to wake up to on a Saturday! The 30/30 challenge is such a good reminder to get in that extra active playtime with the kids and I’m very grateful for it! Thanks again for being such a wonderful influence and enjoy your New England summer!!! 🙂
Bren says
Yay, Summer Saturdays are back! I save Friday’s posts to read Saturday mornings as I enjoy my tea and prepare to start my day so of course, I was very excited to have two posts to read! Love the basket on your bike and I also love the color of your bike! I live on a gravel road so I do next to no biking, but hope (emphasis on hope) to load my bike up and visit a bike trail this summer. Happy Saturday!
Carrie Martens says
Love, love, love Summer Saturdays! Thanks for bringing them back. I also love Budhagirl 😊
Sherry says
I love the Saturday post! I also love your bike, I live close to a main road and stores, so I ride my bike all around town. It is so relaxing and a great way to enjoy every moment in the sunshine! I really would like to buy a vespa too though. How fun would that be? Have a great Saturday in Nantucket!
tiffany says
Baskets on a bike bring me so much joy too! It makes me feel like there’s nothing I can’t tackle that day, hah! It sounds a bit dramatic as I type it out but I genuinely feel it.
Quick question, are those nike sneakers the ones you run in too?
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! I do everything in them. It just makes it easier 🙂 .
Shelly D says
Already loving summer Saturdays! So happy for you and your beautiful family. Was the movie theater in Nantucket? Is Mades finally eating sweets? 😋
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! There is one theater right downtown 🙂 .
Elspeth Mizner says
Yay! So glad these posts are back! I’m going to have to check out that book!
Have a great weekend!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Betsy says
I’m so glad that Summer Saturdays are back! I love reading about your summers in Nantucket. It’s on my bucket list of places to visit.
Laurie says
Welcome bACK to New England! Hoping we have an opportunity to run into you on Nantucket when we visit this summer. 🦞⛵️☀️⛱️
Holly Sheridan says
YAY for Summer Saturdays! What a fun little giveaway, thank you Shay!
Heather G says
Love the Saturday posts are back! Also been hitting each day in June for 30 for 30! Happy Day Shay! ☀️
Jessica says
I love Summer Saturday posts! I’m so glad they’re back!
Kelli says
Love these happy Saturday posts! And of course, I’m loving all things Nantucket! Happy Saturday 🙂
Mary says
That linen dress is so pretty! Love the bracelet too!
Kristin says
Our community has really improved it’s bike trail game in the past few years, so we are enjoying nice, long bike rides, especially if there is a meal or coffee along the way. One of our favorite rides is the 8 miles to the only stadium in the world built for a professional women’s team to see our Kansas City Current soccer team play. We get a ride in, we support the team, they have great food, and the atmosphere is unbelievable. Everyone is happy and kind and having a great time (honestly, I have asked so many people if everyone is always so happy and nice at the matches, and they all say YES). Have a great weekend! I wish I was in Nantucket so I could take photos of Andrew and Smith for you.
Dawn Timmons says
Thank you for putting in even more time into your blog content. We are looking forward to the bonus Summer Saturday posts! Enjoy all your family memory-making moments in Nantucket!
Nicole says
Yay! I love your Saturday posts!! Such a simple luxury to look forward to!
Dana J says
I love following along in all of your Nantucket summer fun!! The guys golfing and send pics please story sounds very familiar to this mama lol…boys, right? 😂
Priscilla says
Could you please share the link for your bike?
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t have a link. I bought it at Richardson Bike Mart though!
Susan Angvall says
Summer Saturdays are one of my favorite blog series! Happy Saturday! ☀️
Julie says
I also have a Trek bike! Mine is white……I love your copper one!
Valerie says
Have a blast on Nantucket and enjoy your new bike! I love biking around my community too… the store, mailboxes, our community center or just toodling around. The evenings are especially fun, once it’s cooled down a little and there’s fewer people out and about.
Karah Stracener says
Love Summer Saturday posts. You are inspiring me to buy a bike. We live super close to our downtown and I would love to go on family bike rides. I am loving those clear bagels, so cute.
Pamela G says
Only thing better than 5 days of your blog is 6 😀 Also any tips to help nails post dip? I removed dip for summer and they look horrible but yours always looks healthy. Enjoy your bike ❤️
Mix and Match Mama says
Well I miss my nails! This is my third summer to take a “dip” break, but I certainly miss it. I am going to give Nutrafol all the credit for my strong nails underneath 10 months of “dip” 🙂 .
Cindi says
Pamela, I am also taking a nail break from gel nails. I’ve been using Rugby Urea 20 intensive hydrating cream and it’s amazing how much better my nails look! You only use it twice a day, but it’s so effective! I’m also keeping my nails very short until all the damaged part grows out. Hope this helps, too!
Robin says
Love summer Saturdays!!! Welcome back!
Alyssa says
Your bike looks amazing, and I love the addition of the basket! What brand & model is the bike?
Michele says
I was wondering if that’s an electric bike?
Mix and Match Mama says
Nope, I gotta pedal 🙂
sc says
Haha, I thought it was electric too, but that does not sound like you!
Michelle says
Love Summer Saturday posts!
Debbie says
I love your blog. The travel post and recipes.
I read everyday.
Katie Stewart says
Gah! These Summer Saturdays posts are my favorites! Waking up to Nantucket content on a Saturday?! Been waiting for months! 🤣
Laura says
I saw the preview for the new Lilo and Stitch movie when I saw the new Mission Impossible movie. It looks cute.
Jeanne Cobianchi says
I live for your Nantucket posts. I live in AZ and it’s getting really HOT. Love a giveaway 🙂
Cheers to a fabulous summer!!!
Traci M says
Yay for summer Saturdays back!! Love your bike color! Is that a female bike? We all have Treks too but I need a newer one soon!!
Mix and Match Mama says
No, it’s unisex. I personally don’t *love* the color, but at the bike shop in McKinney it was the best fit for my size/what I need it for. I keep telling myself the color is very “fall” which is helping 😉
Diane says
Between your blog and Nancy Thayer’s new release — thx for the virtual trip to Nantucket. Hugs from Waco (but I grew up in the upper Midwest were summers are chilly so I thrive in the pool with the grandkids all summer long ).
Mix and Match Mama says
Hugs right back to YOU!! xx
Ann says
I LOVE Summer Saturdays!!
Maggie Jensen says
Excited to see your adventures in Nantucket this summer as I roast away in the hot AZ heat!!
Katherine Lang says
What a fun post about how your summer is going on Nantucket! I love that you can ride your bike in the summer on the island. The weather here in Florida is also too hot and humid during the summer for riding my bike.
Debbie says
Have a great weekend!
Mary says
Love your posts- all the fashion ideas and just life ideas! Thank you!!!
Kay says
Thanks for the extra Saturday post Shay! Can you link the tan sweater you’re wearing in the bracelet picture? So cute! Have a great weekend!
Mix and Match Mama says
I bought it last year. I don’t see it on their site anymore, but I did find it here: https://maisonandtavola.com/products/barefoot-dreams-sunbleached-open-stitch-pullover?variant=44841832120487&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=19752283662&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19752284157&gbraid=0AAAAAD1G-FKhZn5B_cSTxakfyjeD2ZpWK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxo_CBhDbARIsADWpDH7dcmNot7WoLgR2OGubGyXmkpWuczvoQchyDF_C3oYKk2VGISxiT5UaAhn7EALw_wcB
Lu Ann Montgomery says
Your summer is off to a great start! Enjoy!
Brooke says
I love a Saturday blog and hearing about Nantucket! Something fun to read while I eat my breakfast!
Ashley says
Happy Saturday, Shay! I’ve been wanting to go see the Stitch movie, I’ve loved him forever, haha, so glad it was good and sounds like I better take some tissues with me. Poor Smith! My hubby loves to golf and we have went through our fair share of golf clubs at times. 🙂
Hope you have a fantastic weekend! Signed up for your fun giveaway, and love how you set it up – all of us of ladies are in this together!
Maddie says
Oh those bracelets are so cute! I took my nephew to see Lilo & Stitch- we loved it!
Lynn T says
So happy to see that you are in your favorite place. Enjoy the time with family.
Alexa says
Loving all the Nantucket pics. What a beautiful place!
Peg says
Love all the pics from Nantucket. It’s on my bucket list!!!
And now I need to get out my bike!!!
Shelby Gomez says
Do you every wear Quince? It is great linen.
Mix and Match Mama says
I don’t believe so?! Looking it up now!
Melissa Terry says
My husband took our son golfing the other day and the EXACT same thing happened! The only evidence from the outing was a broken club from hitting a hard shot : ) Made me laugh I’m not the only one.
Mix and Match Mama says
Boys 🙂
Maureen says
Happy Saturday! I will be checking out that book! I am a morning person also🌞🌞🌞. My husband is retiring in 26 days. Can’t wait to sit outside and have morning coffee with him! Have a great day🤓
Mix and Match Mama says
What a HUGE accomplishment!! I bet you are just GIDDY about it!
Laura says
First Summer Saturday and it’s my baby’s 20th birthday today…I don’t know where the time went…
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my goodness! Happy birthday to your kiddo!! What a special day! xx
Amy says
I love that dress but I linen seems to wrinkle as soon as I put it on. How does this one do?
Mix and Match Mama says
I mean, it’s linen, so it wrinkles, but I don’t feel really rumpled by the end of the night. I think it does pretty well!
Ruth says
I love your linen picks! Do you have a linen romper or more casual dress you’d recommend?!
Mix and Match Mama says
Hmmmm…I don’t think I do?!
Penny says
I have the very same basket on my bicycle – my family tells me I look like Miss Gulch from The Wizard of Oz. I love it and it is very handy!
Yvonne says
Yay, I love summer Saturday!…..It’s happening…I will be in Nantucket Wednesday! So excited, thank you for all your recommendations! Spur of the moment trip, but those are so fun! I want to be adventurous and create memories, I also finished dying with zero, and felt I practiced a lot of his tips but it did help not feeling guilty for this last minute trip! You help inspire me to live my best life, I am so grateful! 😊
Mary Jane McNeill says
We carry Budhagirl bangles at the boutique I work at, and they are a big hit with the teachers! Cute, but not noisy like metal bangles.
Mix and Match Mama says
YES! Not noisy is a real plus! I agree!
Terry says
How do,you deal with things like orthodontist appointments when you are gone for the summer?
Mix and Match Mama says
Right now, I only have one kiddo in braces (woohoo!), so she went at the end of May and then her next appointment is supposed to be in August.
Jeanne says
I love reading about your family’s time in Nantucket! Hoping to get there in the next year or so! Thanks for the extra Sat post!
Heather S says
Yay! So glad Summer Saturdays are bACK!
Natasha says
We have a very bikeable, walkable, community. Although I really haven’t biked much the past few years. I really need to get my bike tuned up and get out there with my kids. Maybe I should make that a summer goal, as per your Wednesday Summer Self Care post.
Michele says
Are you watching the new travel game show called Destination X? Jeffrey Dean Morgan is the host!
Mix and Match Mama says
Not yet but it’s certainly on my “to do” list!
Elizabeth Feldpausch says
This just might have been the encouragement I need to take my five little kiddos to see the new LILO and stitch! They’ve watched the original three times in preparation🤣
Becky Carl says
As always, the most perfect of summers. Thanks for all you do to keep us ALL happy.
Lisa says
Plan on checking out the book. I am also a morning person. I don’t like crazy early but 6:00ish is good.
Laura Morrison says
I’ve been following you for many years and just love your posts, blogs and watching your beautiful family do life! The book sounds interesting – going to check out the author and see if my library has them. Enjoy your summer!!
Ashlie says
Yay to summer Saturdays! Love this happy feed!
Chrys says
I have been begging my hubby to buy me a new bike ( the one I have is from when I was a teenager and 20+ years old) so that I can ride around the beach town we spend our summers at. He’s not very convinced. I might just have to pull the trigger myself. I actually really like the color of your bike. 😊
Meggie Knapp says
Love your summer Saturdays!! And so happy y’all are back on Nantucket! 😍
Hope says
Smith is pretty strong 😳
Those bangles are so pretty!! That’s a nice giveaway.
Dawn Scheurich says
Boys and taking pics don’t go together—am I right?! Have so much family fun on Nantucket!! And just know while I don’t often comment here, I always engage on Instagram stories and fb! Love the bracelets!
Jennie Holland says
I read your blog every day so Saturday is just a much loved added bonus! Love your variety of content!
Kelly says
I loved walk every day in May and didn’t miss a day. Doing 30 in June, too. I’m in the habit of daily movement. I’m traveling today, so I literally walked 3 miles in the DTW airport as I waited for my flight. Took the stairs many times at the hotel rather than the elevator and did squats in the hotel room.
Patrice says
The golf picture story is so funny! I can relate!
Becky Wilson says
I live right off 30A, so I ride my bike a lot! Fun (embarrassing) fact though…I was never a confident bike rider until 2020. During covid I decided to finally commit to becoming a better bike rider and being more confident since we were home for an extended period of time. We lived in The Woodlands then. I’m so glad I did it though! I still get a little nervous, but I never would have had the nerve to navigate 30A with my kids if I hadn’t forced myself to get better back during covid!
Mix and Match Mama says
How nice to live off of 30A! I LOVE that you worked on being a more confident biker. Good for YOU!
Kathleen Latham says
Love any Nantucket content!!! We bike in my town just north of Birmingham, AL! I did not grow up in a walkable/bikable town so this is so fun for me! We love taking bike rides and can get to coffee shops, stores and restaurants on our bikes! My best friend and I also bike to our gym! We love it! Hope y’all had a wonderful weekend!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
So excited these Saturday posts are back!! The book you shared looks really good, so I’m going to check out her series–thanks for sharing!
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Kathy says
I can’t wait to see what you’re up to on Nantucket this summer!
Natalie says
I really enjoy the Saturday posts! Such a fun read on Saturday with my coffee!
Kristy says
I love biking around! I bike to the kids school when I volunteer. I’d like to bike everywhere but the heat dictates it. Also, time. Sometimes, I just need to get things done.
Stephanie says
My husband and I love to take long bike rides around our area all summer too! We vacation a lot in the fall on Hilton Head Island SC and getting around on bike there is so nice and easy. So jealous of your ease of getting around on your bike on Nantucket all summer. That sounds amazing!
Alison says
I love the bike! We do not get to bike much in GA. It’s too hot around here too in the summertime. Lilo & Stitch was a cute movie, and I teared up many times as well. 🙂 Happy Summer!!
Bianca says
Wow Smith! Sad that his club broke but at the same time, he must have an awesome swing!
Mix and Match Mama says
Or a really terrible one…
Laci Uhrbom says
I love Summer Saturdays!
Julia says
I’m wearing linen all summer in Texas too because it’s too hot for anything else, hah!
StephC says
I’m going to need to check out that book. I am struggling with motivation …
Jennifer P says
I purchased a bike + basket a few summers ago with every intention of biking around town on my errands. No idea what I was thinking. VA weather in the summer HOT+HUMID=STICKY!
I also made my first ever dish using cod last night! How have I never known cod could be so versatile!
Lauren says
LOVE those bangles! and happy birthday Ashby!
Tammie Narvell says
We just moved from Georgia to Colorado, so we got rid of our beach cruisers. Now that the weather is getting nice here we need to get bikes with gears. I’m so missing our bike rides!
Deb says
Summer Saturdays are a little bit of joy to start my day on the weekend! I really look forward to it!
Natalie Lyles says
Oh my goodness! I’m so glad I’m not the only one that cried or teary with stitch. I took my 2 girls with 3 of their friends and they said “you cried?!” I thought I may need to get my hormones checked LOL but maybe not .. it was just sooo cute!