Today marks the 3 year anniversary of the Mix and Match Mama brand!! Three years ago today, I published my very first recipe and began cultivating Mix and Match Mama. I had no idea what would happen…I really kind of…
#shayeveryday2014 Week 34
This has been a HUGE week for our little family! My sweet Kensington started school and we’re adjusting to a new routine and a new way of life. We miss her terribly but she’s having a great time! Day 232:…
Simple Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
My kiddos love cinnamon rolls (and pumpkin), so the other day, I thought I’d whip up some really quick and simple Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls for us. I had a can of pizza crust (you know, the kind you get from…
Kensington’s 1st Day of Kindergarten
Yesterday was Kensington’s first day of kindergarten. I really could write a long post that involves me sobbing and crying, but I won’t. I am so proud of my sweet girl. She is such a mama’s girl and wants to…
If you’re a Sloppy Joe Person!
Growing up, we didn’t eat Sloppy Joes but today, in our house….we eat Joes all the time! I always serve my Sloppy Joes open-face (that way you get more of the good stuff and it’s less messy) and they’re always…
Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Being a boy mom
Today’s Shade of Shay is about me being a boy mom. Two weeks ago, I did my girl mom post here, but today, it’s about my boy. I didn’t know Smith was a boy until the day he was born…and…
Meal Planning Monday #51
Goodness! It’s the first day of school today! Insert me sobbing here. Okay…I’m better now. Not really. But I need to keep it together for Kensington. If you missed my suggested first day of school menu, you can find it…
A HUGE Sale!
Happy Sunday friends! On Monday morning, I posted this picture on Instagram of my slow cooker and today, I just noticed that they’re 50% off! Listen, if you need a new slow cooker, buy it NOW! This one allows…
Bar #53: Peanut Butter Caramel
Listen…I made these and people went crazy for them. Crazy. I’m not sure if it was the creamy frosting or the little bit of caramel underneath…but the entire baking dish of bars were gone in no time flat. Make these….
Fifty Two Shades of Shay: Fall Pantry Staples
Today’s Shade of Shay is about food :). Ahhhh…I love to be in the kitchen. If you don’t normally read my foodie blog, you should! This time of year (fall going into Christmas) is the very best time to get…
Dinner Tonight: Beef Enchiladas
Listen…I don’t have time on a busy weeknight to make super fancy enchiladas…but I do have time to make my simple Beef Enchiladas…and they are holy guacamole delicious to boot! You can have these yummy enchiladas on your table in…
#shayeveryday2014 Weeks 32 & 33
It’s a double dose of pics today because I didn’t do them last week ;). Day 218: Kensington had her kindergarten assessment on this morning and it went really well. And by well, I mean she didn’t cry hysterically. She…













