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Shay’s Friday Faves {09.05.25}


Happy Friday, friends!

It’s the first Friday in September which honestly, sounds pretty darn amazing 🙂 .

I don’t know about you, but we have football, football, football this Friday night, and I plan on soaking it all in.  We have a cheer clinic tomorrow too which makes this weekend twice as festive.

I hope you had a wonderful week.  As always, I’m linking up with my friends Andrea and Erika and sharing this week’s FAVORITE THINGS!

Well, I’m clearly embracing all things fall over here…

…I snapped this pic the other morning.  Clearly, I’m in my element.  I am such a walking “fall girl” cliche without even really trying, ha!

I kept thinking about Chandler from Friends…”could I be any more fall?”.

My SLIPPERS are always a fall fave around here!

I went to my neighborhood grocery store on Thursday morning and look what I found!  Pumpkins and mums!

This is our first fall with our new front door and the other morning when I was walking Ashby out to Erika’s car for morning carpool, I realized…

…you can now see my fall decorations inside.  I mean, someone who really loves her seasonal decor must live here 😉 .

A LIP PLUMPING GLOSS in a fall shade?  Yes, please!  It’s only $5 too!

This is my second time to buy THIS PALETTE.  I’m always really pleased with the shades and how easily they blend especially for the price.

I recapped our trip to Lubbock on Tuesday.  That little overnight trip included two favorite things…

…we love our EXPANDABLE CARRY ON HARDSIDE SPINNERS!  These guys have been all over the place with us over these last six months.  They’re on sale right now!

I have also been using (on repeat!)…

…MY STADIUM BAG!  I’ve had a lot of clear bags in the past, but this one is my favorite because the strap is adjustable (you can wear it over the shoulder or crossbody), and it has a nice pocket.  The cute little football bag inside was a gift from my friend Lauren 🙂 .

Speaking of Lauren…

…when we arrived in Lubbock, she had been on a separate flight and watched…

…Nonnas on Netflix and told us we should watch it too.  You guys, it is SO CUTE!!  I watched a little bit every day while I ate my lunch.  It’s absolutely adorable!

I love, loved looking at your FAVORITE BLOG POSTS FROM AUGUST and your TOP 10 FAVORITE THINGS because last month, it was a very eclectic mix!  (Really eclectic!)

Take a peek at the TOP 10 BLOG POSTS from AUGUST…

#10: A {TRAVEL} DAY IN THE LIFE

#9: SHAY’S FRIDAY FAVES {08.22.25}

#8: AMAZON LATELY {BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION}

#7: 10 THINGS I’M LETTING GO

#6: A LOOK bACK ON SUMMER 2025

#5: SHAY’S FRIDAY FAVES {08.08.25}

#4: HOW WE “CLOSE UP” THE HOUSE ON NANTUCKET

#3: BACK TO SCHOOL SLOW COOKER SUPPERS

#2: SAUSAGE BREAKFAST MUFFINS

#1: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL {2025 EDITION}

A little food, a little Nantucket, a little back to school, a little favorite things…see?  A big mix!

Okay, and these were your TOP 10 FAVORITE THINGS from AUGUST…

#10: THESE TERRYCLOTH SHORTS!  I love my white ones, but they come in other colors too.

#9: KENSINGTON’S HIGH RISE RELAXED JEANS were a fave last month!  (The entire list is HERE!)

#8: MY COMFY SWEATSHIRT is adorable in this bright color, but it comes in others as well!  Right now, it’s on sale too!  (With those shorts again 😉 .)

#7: MY SHORT SLEEVE SWEATSHIRT (also in other colors) says “Hello, Fall!”.

#6: I have an entire blog post about my SUNRISE ALARM CLOCK!

#5: Madeley’s LUNCH CONTAINER is on repeat over here.  She uses it every single day.

#4: MY STRIPED SET is not only comfy, but it looks pulled together whether I’m working from home or running errands.

#3: I wear MY SKECHERS every single day.  Already this morning, I’ve worn them to walk the dogs and to the grocery store.  I cannot say enough about them!

#2: MY SLEEVLESS DRESS is so very comfy, comes in so many colors, and the quality is really, really good considering it’s only $18!

#1: And MY FALL SNEAKERS were your favorite!  Right now, so many of the different color/patterns are on sale (including this one!).

And wrapping up today…

…I am also sharing 42 APPLE RECIPES!  Whether you need something sweet or savory or even a cocktail, I have 42 easy, delicious and seasonal apple recipes HERE!

Now, make sure you come back TOMORROW!  It’s the first edition of my SEASONAL SATURDAY POSTS!  These bonus Saturday blog posts will have content only seen there AND each Saturday this fall/holiday season, there will be a giveaway, so make sure you stop back by in the morning.

I hope you have a wonderful Friday, friends!  I’m off to watch my first pep rally of the season, but I’ll see you back here tomorrow. xx

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Comments

  2. Diane Moore says

    The top ten products reminded me, your Skechers recommendation was my #1, with a twist. I found a pair for my husband. He needed a hands-free house shoe with more support than a slipper. He loves his new Skechers!

    Have a great weekend!

  3. Lindi says

    It’s good you feel that attending so much football stuff and cheer clinics is “festive.” I think I’d categorize it as feeling “busy”! I always feel like our best weekends are the ones where we slow down from the pace of the week! Do you ever get tired of having the weekends full?

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      My kids primarily only do fall sports (cheer is year around but basketball games and such where she cheers are on weeknights in the winter/spring), so we get our fair share of “easy” weekends. We wait all year for this football season stuff, so yes, it feels festive. Come mid-November, it will be over until this time next year.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Well, our alarm goes off at 4:00 AM now (to get Smith out the door by 4:30) which meant the sunrise would start at 3:40. We’ve decided that’s too early for birds and sun, ha! Kensington uses it now every day and loves it! I’m going to try again after football season is over.

      • Maria says

        Happy to Kensington is enjoying it. Keep us posted when you resume it with Andrew we are awaiting his thoughts on it.

        Have you been to Trader Joe’s this week? Yesterday they put out all their pumpkin products. I really wish they would announce this ahead of time. Some items sell out in my area and do not restock. Like one case and done. Gotta head out there now for pumpkin muffin mix!

  6. Amy H says

    We will be pulling out our fall decor this weekend! And maybe we will make pumpkin muffins too! Makes me giddy😄.

  9. Sheaffer says

    I put that Old Navy sweatshirt in my cart yesterday, but didn’t check out. Time to do that NOW!

  10. Lisa N says

    I don’t miss your blog posts but 10 things you let go was my absolute favorite last mont! Happy Friday!

  13. Lindsey says

    I’ve been wondering about that movie! I will definitely check it out. Just watched the Thursday Murder Club last night after having read the first two books in the series. It is slow-paced, but really cute! I am really looking up to the older generation lately and finding inspiration there. Who knows, maybe I’ll start solving murders when I’m in a retirement home, lol! If nothing else, I’m inspired to stay active and engaged in life into my older years. Hope you have a happy Fall weekend!

  16. Carol says

    Absolutely Love how you can look inside and see your fall decor–So Beautiful! I always look forward to the home tour. The pumpkin slippers are a must have for the season.
    Excited for the Fall Saturday post to begin.

  17. Debbra says

    I loved the picture of your front door showing your fall decorations. Not only were those on display, but your sweet pup was also at the door watching you take the picture. Love it!

  18. Tami Meng says

    I always love your posts! I especially like all of the variety. Anyway, I saw your slow cooker in one of your pictures today. Do you recommend the one you have? Any recommendations? I’m in need of a new one. Mine is old and gets too hot. Thank you!

  20. samantha says

    We loved, loved Nonnas too!! There’s also a cookbook that I’ve got on a list to get for my husband for this birthday. He’s kind of the ‘kitchen Nonna” around here! Enjoy all the fun football stuff!!

  22. Alyssa J says

    Does Erika also have a child at Lovejoy? Or does she just take Ashby?

    I’m loving every bit of fall decor and all your fall content!

  23. Sarah Shaneyfelt says

    We’re supposed to have much cooler temps this weekend after it storms tonight and I plan on pretending it’s reallly fall haha!! Love your favorites!

  25. Laura Holmes says

    Watched nonnas on a flight recently-so cute! I was just outside planting all my mums and contemplating if Sept 5th was too early for a real pumpkin on the porch?! I love this season!

  27. Karen in VA says

    Football season starts in the DC area tomorrow! Professional football, that is. Go Commanders! So excited! Love your posts Shay!

  28. Jen says

    I feel like you mentioned once that you have an email newsletter. Is that accurate? If so, how do I sign up?

    You have really helped me so much reframe my thoughts about September. I remember being so shocked when you said years ago that September is your favorite month. Living in Texas, I have always dreaded it because it is hot, and I am ready for the cool weather. Not now, I have my fall decorations ready to be put out this weekend. I am deciding to embrace September even if it is hot because a positive attitude goes a long way, and before too long it will actually feel like fall. You are such a bright light on the internet.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Well goodness, THANK YOU for the kind words! I am so so happy to have inspired you to enjoy September too 🙂 . You can sign up for my newsletter on the righthand side of my blog. There is a big green box to sign up. I’d love to have you!!

  30. Katie Stewart says

    I LOVED Nonna’s! So neat that it’s based on a true story! And, I have the very same Hydro Jug that Kensington has on her top 5. I feel so hip and trendy right now. 😆

  31. Cindi says

    We loved Nonnas, too! I’m curious if you and/or Kensington are caught up in The Summer I Turned Pretty craze? If so, Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Inquiring minds want to know…☺️

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Erika was having dinner at my house this week and she, Ashby and Kensington were having a BIG conversation about it. I’ve never watched it (or read the books), so I was clueless.

  37. Heather S says

    OK, so I saw the very last episode of Nonnas when I was getting my nails done. And then I had to go back home and rewatch the whole thing😄 It is so cute and definitely gives the fall vibes with all the hearty cooking. Love that it was based upon a true story as well!

  38. Jennifer says

    I sure enjoy your Friday Favorites posts each week! I have forever. I’ve been reading your blog for 10 years now, which is just wild to me. I remember buying those Sketchers per your recommendation years ago and I loved them. I might need a new pair!

  39. WhittyWife (Lindsay) says

    I love that you’re embracing your basic Fall girl. I certainly am too! 😄 We went apple picking this weekend (we live in Maine), made apple crisp and decorated for Fall last week, I just started our dinner in the slowcooker, and this morning I made the most delicious pumpkin creamer. I feel like we both live our best lives in the Fall! 🍁🍂

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