How about a little Nantucket for our Thursday?
Sounds like a really good plan to me 🙂 .
This upcoming weekend is Daffodil on Nantucket which is something our family really loves…
…but we had some scheduling conflicts and won’t be able to make it this year. Boo.
Andrew needed to go up to Nantucket regardless this month to help get our mobile IV business all squared away for the new season (unboxing equipment, adding new shelves, organizing all of the supplies, scanning all of the equipment/medication in to our system, etc), so when he suggested heading up the weekend before Daffy, Ashby, Mades and I said YES! Kensington and Smith had other plans, so while they stayed home with three dogs, we took Charlie and headed bACK…
…nothing gets us up and out of bed faster than heading to Nantucket. We were at the airport by 5:30 AM ready to go…
…Charlie was extra excited about the trip 🙂 .
Love these two.
I had my coffee and three of my favorite peeps and off we went!
We flew from Dallas to Boston and then…
…Boston to Nantucket 🙂 .
We landed around 2:00, took a cab home and immediately split up to do different things. I told the girls at some point over the weekend they needed to clean out their drawers and closet and take inventory of what no longer fit and what needed to be donated. Ashby started in on that while Andrew went to Marine Home Center to get shelves for the IV business, and Mades and I…
…headed to Bartlett’s Farm for a few things.
While we were there, Andrew called and suggested we swing by Marine Home Center too because they had a lot of new items in stock…
…so that was stop #2 for us.
We came home with one thing…
…that cute “beach people” pillow you see in the background. Sweet Charlie.
Mades worked on her drawers, I worked on mine and before we knew it…
…it was time to head to dinner at Sea Grille!
Delicious! Yesterday, I blogged about COMMUNITY, and it was certainly fun to pop in to Sea Grille and see two different sets of people we knew 🙂 .
On Friday morning, I woke up, did my quiet time, drove to the gym and then came home…
…and the two of us walked to breakfast. We woke Ashby up and asked if she wanted to come too, but she said she preferred us to bring her something and stay in bed. Ha!
We love walking or biking to 45 Surfside. It’s one of those rare spots that is open year around on Nantucket…
…breakfast on the patio with Mades (and Charlie who was under the table).
We walked back, got our donation items and our trash for the dump, and then drove out to toss the trash/recycle and drop off our donation items.
I showered and then did some work while the girls hung out and before we knew it, it was time to meet Andrew for lunch. His goal was to finish scanning in all of the new medical supplies by lunch…and he did it!
Millie’s for lunch is always a good idea.
After lunch, the four of us headed to our storage unit to pull out three of the bikes. Woohoo! We love biking season.
After dropping off the bikes…
…the four of us headed into town. The daffodils were EVERYWHERE on Nantucket. Absolutely gorgeous.
Nantucket in April…
Daffy was already in the air everywhere!
We headed home, cleaned up and later that night…
…we had an excellent table at Lola for dinner.
We had a sleepy start to our Saturday.
After coffee and Bible time, I went for a gorgeous run and then…
…we pulled out our bikes and headed to breakfast!
Delicious.
It was chilly, so we bundled up…
…and headed into town to soak it in a bit more.
Missing my bigs but enjoying the time with my littles.
Never dull around here.
It won’t be long and there will be so many boats in the water!
Our favorite hotel on island looked gorgeous for Daffodil season…
Later that afternoon, we headed to Cisco Brewery for some live music…
…snacks and cards. At this point, I pretty much keep a deck of cards in my purse at all times. Ha!
Our final dinner of the weekend was at Brant Point Grill…
…which is always a good idea…
…it was delicious from start to finish…
Before we knew it…
…we were back at the little Nantucket airport heading back to McKinney. We did not want to leave…but it’s nice to know that the next time we show up, we get to stay awhile 🙂 .
And that’s that.
I hope you have the BEST day, friends! I’ll see you tomorrow. xx
Elspeth Mizner says
What a fun weekend!! Did i miss about post about your new businesses? Sounds so cool!
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Mix and Match Mama says
I blogged about it here: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2025/08/a-look-back-on-the-summer-2025-edition/
Kelly says
Oh I love reading about nantucket!! I had 2 questions. 1 Could you tell us more about the IV business? 2 What card games do you guys like to play?
Mix and Match Mama says
I blogged about it here: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2025/08/a-look-back-on-the-summer-2025-edition/ and we play a lot of Skit Skat and Crazy 8s (which is basically Uno).
Rachael Hurley says
Where can I get an Ack sweatshirt?
Mix and Match Mama says
You need to come to Nantucket to get one in person. It will be worth the trip 🙂 .
Lisa N says
I’m already looking forward to your Saturday series from Nantucket🌼
Mix and Match Mama says
Me too!! xx
Josie says
I have 2 questions- do you let smith and Kensington stay home alone overnight? My kids are similar ages and we don’t but I know plenty of families who do. Wondering what your take is on that?
And why did you take only 1 dog?
Mix and Match Mama says
No, they did not/do not. It was such a short trip, that we took Ashby’s dog (Charlie) and left Kensington and Smith with their dogs (Frenchie and Poppy) and since Poppy is 14, we limit her traveling as much as we can 🙂 .
Terry says
A mobile IV business?
Mix and Match Mama says
I blogged about it here: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2025/08/a-look-back-on-the-summer-2025-edition/
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
What a fun little trip!! I have a question about the harbor–it looks like there are houses there. Do people live on the harbor?
Mix and Match Mama says
Those homes aren’t winterized, so no. Those are second homes/seasonal spots 😉 .
Nicole says
Do you and Andrew ever get an IV service?
Mix and Match Mama says
Sometimes! When new medical personnel is onboarded and going over the process/procedure, we are often the guinea pigs 😉 .
Beth says
What a great weekend! Good food, productive, & fun all w some of your favorite people!😊
Marie Williams says
Just wanted to say I’ve so enjoyed your blog for many years and thru both adoptions of your beautiful littles… My daughter booked her honeymoon 4 yrs ago with mix and match and now my son just booked his honeymoon for Oct this year to Maui with mix and match. From watching Sean’s season on Bachelor and thru all these years your blog has provided a lovely, positive and fun few mins to my day.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh well goodness, this entire comment made my heart full. Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to us. xx
K.K. says
Nantucket in yellow is so pretty!! Those daffodils! Wow…
Susy says
Love your beautiful navy blue stove!
Guessing there is no reason to stock groceries for such a short stay.
Mix and Match Mama says
Just breakfast things for Andrew and a few snack 🙂 .
Melonie Zielinski says
Where is the best places to get a lobster roll on Nantucket??? I’m so excited to go back next summer!
Mix and Match Mama says
Well that list is very long. I do think that Cru probably has the best though!
Katrina Goodman says
My fourteen year old and I are going to spend a couple of days in Nantucket durning our East Coast girl trip this July!! I regret not going when we were last in Boston in 2022 (we did MV instead). I can’t wait!!! I’ve visited your posts a bunch recently to make plans!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yay! What a fun fun trip! I hope I bump into you while you’re there 🙂 .
Robyn Beers says
Still dreaming of visiting Nantucket. Someday I’ll get there. 🙂
Dawn says
I always love the Nantucket content and hope to visit some day! I’m wondering, have you been to the Hamptons? In my min they’re similar but I haven’t been to either. Just curious about your thoughts….
Mix and Match Mama says
I have! Andrew and I went in 2017. I have a blog post about it: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2017/07/hamptons-2017/
Karen in VA says
I just started reading Elin Hilderbrand books. I didn’t think I would like them, but I have loved them so far! And they come alive for me because of the details in your blog. Have you ever been to Tuckernuck Island? I just finished her book, The Island. I know it’s a private island, but it sounds beautiful. Between your blog and her books, I want to go to Nantucket….
Mix and Match Mama says
I’m so so happy you’re reading her books! Try Nancy Thayer’s too! I have never been to Tuckernuck, but it’s certainly on my list 🙂 .
Arika says
I had totally forgotten that you guys started that business! I hope you will give us an update when you’re back this summer. It sounds really great!
Jessica Shobe says
Looks like an fun-filled weekend! Excited for all your summer Nantucket posts!
Natalie says
I’m just really impressed that you can drink coffee and then go run. For a few reasons. That’s it – that’s my comment. 😂😂
Mix and Match Mama says
I just lol! 😉
Tricia says
Intrigued by the book on your sofa… Something about coffee and tea…? Can you please share the title and author? 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s a Sudoku book 🙂 .
Debbie says
Could you maybe do a post on how you got your mobile IV business started? I’m a nurse and me and my fellow nurse friends have talked about starting our own but we aren’t sure where to begin.
Mix and Match Mama says
I could do that!
Melissa says
Very late comment, but I would love to know how you got your new business started, too. My husband is an RN, and we’ve thought about starting an IV therapy business in our community. Love your blog and especially posts about Nantucket.
Kelly says
Could you please link your pink watch band? It’s such a pretty pink!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s my favorite! It’s an oldie from Amazon that I can’t find now. Boo.
Sheaffer says
What a lovely weekend!!!! And now I want a lobster roll.
Steph says
I hope you got some Wrap City chips! The sweet and salty kind are the best !
Mix and Match Mama says
I didn’t! I always get Nantucket Crisps!
Delaney Elkins says
I will forever love a Nantucket update. They are my favorite!!
Lauren says
Reading your posts over a cup of coffee is one of my favorite ways to start my day. 🙂 Could you please post more about life as a business owner — especially owning multiple businesses between you and Andrew (separately each, and jointly together)? I am an entrepreneur and my husband as a corporate job, so I would love more posts from you about your life owning a business — and I’d also love to learn more about how you two run the mobile IV business. As my children get older, and as I continue to have success as an entrepreneur, I am thinking about expanding into owning another business to continue to diversify our income. Always love your experiences, tips, challenges, strategies, perspectives!
Mix and Match Mama says
Well goodness, thank you so much for allowing my space to be a part of your day. I am just so grateful for it. I have shared a bit about the IV business in one blog post, but I could certainly share more about our entrepreneurial endeavors. Of course! Check out this post:
https://mixandmatchmama.com/2025/08/a-look-back-on-the-summer-2025-edition/