Happy SATURDAY, friends!
Oh I love spending the weekend with you.
Thank you so much for being here with me today.
Here’s a little extra blog fun…
Well if you’re local (or passing through!), get yourself down to downtown McKinney. It’s already super FESTIVE, and the Shulls are taking full advantage. Do some shopping, grab a bite to eat, make sure you stop by Mary’s for a cookie. Trust me, you will love it.
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Who doesn’t love a Saturday sale?
I have…
…you SWEATER READY (ON SALE!) today and…
…HOLIDAY READY too! So cute, right?!
I wore THIS DRESS to church on Sunday. It’s so so soft, comes in other colors, and right now, it’s only $27!
It comes in sizes xs to 4x too!
Who doesn’t love a soft (zero itch!) sweater dress?!
Look what I found at my local grocery store…
…I was SO SO EXCITED!
I may or may not have purchased 12…and so far this week, I’ve already had four of them. Barebells is without a doubt my favorite brand of protein bars…and I love anything peppermint bark. I give this bar TWO THUMBS UP!
I also found…
…these sweet cinnamon pistachios this week and really loved them too! They’re not sweet…they’re just crunchy little cinnamon-y bites of goodness.
Wow, you guys, I loved this little 90 minute movie on the life of John Candy. I heard this Amazon Prime show being discussed on the radio this week, so I gave it a try. I have always enjoyed John Candy performances, but after watching this movie, I will really, really love them moving forward.
This is just a feel good, sweet, nostalgic look back on the life of John Candy. It’s filled with a plethora of interviews from so many amazing and accomplished actors along with Candy’s wife and kids. It was 90 minutes of goodness. I have recommended it to several people this week since finishing it. I think you’ll love it too.
How cute are these HALLMARK PILLOWS?! Aren’t they just HAPPY?!
I am for anything cute, sweet, happy, Christmas-y and from Hallmark, so when I saw these at Target, I knew they needed a home at my house.
Love.
Before we go today, I have our first November giveaway!
This week…
…I am going to give away the new BODY RITUAL GIFT SET FROM COLLEEN ROTHSCHILD!
I love, love, LOVE these two new products so much that I want to share them with you too!
Giveaway deets below 🙂 .
Okay, that wraps up our Saturday blog post! I will see you back here on Monday.
In the meantime, I hope you have the BEST weekend! xx
You must enter the giveaway via the link at the bottom of this post in order to be eligible to win (the Rafflepress will randomly select the name). There is only ONE requirement on the Rafflepress and that’s “BE A POSITIVE PART OF THE MIX AND MATCH MAMA COMMUNITY THIS FALL”.
That’s it. Maybe that means you’re thoughtfully commenting on most posts or maybe that means you’re sharing an IG quote of mine, trying out a recipe, reading a new book and being a part of the discussion…whatever it means to you, 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 click the link to the Rafflepress add your entry for your name to be entered if you’re planning on being a thoughtful part of this community this fall. That’s it!
Easy as that! I will stop the giveaway and have the Rafflepress randomly select a name at 2:00 PM CST on November 14th. I will announce the winner’s names here on my blog on Saturday, November 15th.
Diane Moore says
I am glad you’re doing Saturday posts!
McKinney seems like a great town. What a fun place to live.
Sue says
Happy Saturday. My first stop on my mornings are always with your blog and my coffee! Here with a book suggestion, Heart the Lover by Lily King.
Bev says
Hi Shay! I’m so happy you shared your thoughts on the new CR body ritual set. I really want to try it but wasn’t sure how the two worked together until reading your post. You are the BEST! Thanks for continuing to be a guide and friend to us all Also very intrigued by the post on travel to the national parks! Two great posts in a row!!!
Katie Compton says
I just bought those pistachios too and have been adding a sprinkle to my salads, so good!! I’m on the look out for that Barebell bar AND the Candy Cane Brownie Built Puff bar right above it in your picture. Have you tried Built bars? The Puff ones are like candy to me! They have a marshmallow consistency so that turns off some people. I like to cut mine up in bite size pieces and have it as dessert!
Mix and Match Mama says
I haven’t tried Puff bars yet. I will pick one up! Thank YOU!
Kim says
The coconut Built ones especially !! No protein powdery after taste at all!
Angela says
I will look for those pistachios! Yum! 🙂 Have you all tried the cinnamon pumpkin seeds at Trader Joes?! So delicious! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
I have not! I need those STAT!
Kim says
The built bars are my favorite. So good! Need to try the candy cane
Emilee says
I grabbed a Peppermint Mocha from Starbucks and read your post in front of my Christmas tree while my kiddos were sleeping. BLISS ✨ Happy Saturday!
Bridget Wright says
We loved the John Candy documentary as well. Happy Saturday!
Sheila says
We watched the John Candy documentary as well!! I’ve always loved his movies! In fact, after watching the documentary, we watched Planes, Trains & Automobiles…such a good “feel good” movie at this time of year! Plus, I haven’t laughed that hard watching a movie in a long time! LOL
SS says
I heard about the John Candy documentary and watched an interview with Colin Hanks. I am not sure it was out yet. Yesterday, I just sent my mom a text about it since step Dad really enjoyed John Candy, so did I. Now we will have to give it a watch. Thank You.
Have a great weekend.!! We are preparing for snow and cold.. .so kiddo is like let’s put the tree up. We may just do that.
Mix and Match Mama says
It really was the sweetest, most uplifting movie.
Elspeth Mizner says
Have a fabulous and warm weekend!
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Lori says
I’m so glad you are enjoying all the festivities in your town. Our small town in Texas does a Christmas parade the first weekend in December and it is one of my favorite things to do with my family.
Nicole says
Those bars!! What do you typically eat in a day? Always love hearing!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I will add a bar for the extra protein (or a protein drink) if I wasn’t able to get enough at lunch (so I’ll have it mid-day). I try to get all of my protein from my meals, but often, I need a little help if I’m aiming for 100 grams.
Heather Lilyquist says
Love your excitement over these new CR products. I was influenced to splurge on the shampoo / conditioner after your review of those, and I love them! I’d really love to try the vitamin c cream …. I will be 50 next Friday, and I think my skin might appreciate that ♥️ It’s going on my Christmas list! Thank you for your positivity and the ways you support this community!!!!
Terry says
Wish we had a Trader Joe’s near us. ☹️
Natalie says
What a fun weekend post. You’re getting me excited for Christmas! I’m heading to the store today in search of those cinnamon pistachios. Yum!
Suzanne D says
I guess I’ve been reading your blog posts so much lately that I dreamed of being in McKinney, Texas last night and seeing your family😜.
Mix and Match Mama says
You should come for a visit!
Dana J says
I love a Saturday blog post! Those protein bars look good…hope I can find them at my grocery store! I’m a sucker for anything with peppermint! Happy Saturday!
Faith Kapp says
Those pillows are so cute! I bought a brown dog pillow like that at Home Sense. Now I want this one to go with it! Can you have too many dog pillows? 🥴
Heather says
I love that Barebell flavor too! So good! Need to grab more before they’re out of stock. 🙂
Lori Klein says
I just got the dog pillow at Target, adorable 🥰 🐾
Kathy says
Pictures you post of downtown McKinney are always so cute and festive! We just decorated for Christmas today and I loving all the twinkle lights!
Tina Anthis says
Ive been having trouble with the giveaway link since you changed things up a while back. When I click the link it just goes to a. All white screen and nothing else loads
Jill Snethen says
I picked up two of those Barebell bars at Target last week. They were already sold out this week. I’m going to have to find them somewhere else Would love to try the CR products. Thanks.
Deb says
Love these Saturday lists – a little ray of sunshine is a great way to start my Saturday. Also loved the sweater selection – I need to retire a few and add a few this season!
Tanya Madden says
You are so sweet with all your giveaways!!! ❤️
Tracy says
Thank you for posting about Barebells! I’m trying to up my protein intake and added them to the rotation. I love all the flavors but haven’t found peppermint yet.
Jeanette says
Oh, I need to find those Peppermint Bark bars!
Paula Hobbs says
That sweater dress is darling!
Laci says
We love those protein bars too!!
Holly C says
Dying to try the Barbells Peppermint Bark bars…. John Candy Doc was great!
Mary says
I need to find those Barbells!
Alisha says
Saturday posts are always my favorite! And I love seeing two blogs on Mondays hahah
Cheryl says
Do you mind sharing those cute shoes you’re wearing in the pic holding the protein bar?! They are so cute!
Mix and Match Mama says
Those are “dupe” Uggs I bought on Amazon a few years ago. I just checked and don’t see them online anymore.
Alison says
So much goodness… I need to search for those peppermint protein bars and pistachios! They sound delicious!! Also, would love to try those new Colleen Rothschild products, especially for the winter! Thanks for sharing about that John Candy movie! That sounds like something I would love!!