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Top 10 Nail Trends to Try this Year

Top 10 Nail Trends to Try This Year Up Your Manicure Game This Year, try one of these trendy manicures for the new year.

Popular European Formula Brand Holle Is Now Available in the US

Popular European Formula Brand Holle Is Now Available in the US The European baby food brand Holle is now available in the US.

Surprise Sunday post with tarte!

Surprise Sunday post with tarte! | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Surprise Sunday post with tarte! on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

5 Reasons to Add Rowing to Your Exercise Routine

5 Reasons to Add Rowing to Your Exercise Routine If your workouts are feeling stale, it might be time to shake things up and trying a new routine, a new piece of equipment, and a whole new vibe. As moms, we

Vacation Trends: What to Expect on Your Post-Covid Getaways

Vacation Trends: What to Expect on Your Post-Covid Getaways Are you day dreaming about the ultimate post-pandemic getaway? I know I am. I admit that I've faux planned multiple trips just to drool over destination photos

Comparing 2021/22 Ski Season Pass Deals for Families

Comparing Ski Season Pass Deals for Families Mapping out the best ski passes for your family

Where to Eat Near Stratton Mountain Vermont

Where to Eat Near Stratton Mountain Vermont Our ski mama friends shared their favorite places to eat or near Stratton Mountain in Vermont.

How to Fold a Fitted Crib Sheet

How to Fold a Fitted Crib Sheet There are two easy ways to fold a fitted sheet (crib or otherwise) and make it look just as tailored in your linen closet as the rest of the sheet set.

Idaho Lawmakers Reject Child Care Grant Because Working Moms Are 'Hurting the Family Unit'

Idaho Lawmakers Reject Child Care Grant Because Working Moms Are 'Hurting the Family Unit' Legislation that would give nearly $6 billion to the Idaho State Board of Education was rejected Tuesday by lawmakers because working motherhood is, apparently, harmful.

Friday Favorites {03.05.21}

Friday Favorites {03.05.21} | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Friday Favorites {03.05.21} on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

Grasshopper Fudge

Grasshopper Fudge | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Grasshopper Fudge on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

5 Ways to Celebrate National Reading Month

5 Ways to Celebrate National Reading Month “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” As we collectively cry out to be allowed to go to

5 Reasons to Stay Hydrated When You're Pregnant

5 Reasons to Stay Hydrated When You're Pregnant Hydration is important for everyone -- whether you're actively on a health-conscious kick or just trying to get through a long day. And while we could all

3 Productive Ways to Decompress

3 Productive Ways to Decompress Every day around 11:30 a.m., I bring my toddler upstairs for her nap. I tip-toe out of her bedroom, and breathe a big fat sigh of relief. I love that teeny

It's Official: The Pandemic Has Pushed 1.4 Million Moms Out of the Workforce

It's Official: The Pandemic Has Pushed 1.4 Million Moms Out of the Workforce A new US Census Bureau report details just how much working moms have been affected by the pandemic.

Quick Beef Stir Fry

Quick Beef Stir Fry | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Quick Beef Stir Fry on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

Life lately.

Life lately. | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Life lately. on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

How to Look Better on Your Next Zoom Call

How to Look Better on Your Next Zoom Call Simple tips help you work from home more efficiently and look like a pro on your next video conference call.

Where to Eat Near Okemo Mountain Vermont

Where to Eat Near Okemo Mountain Vermont Our ski mama friends shared their favorite places to eat or near Okemo Mountain in Vermont.

Mom's 'I Wasn't Ready' Confession Proves 12 Weeks of Maternity Leave Isn't Enough

Mom's 'I Wasn't Ready' Confession Proves 12 Weeks of Maternity Leave Isn't Enough A second-time mom nailed why we need longer maternity leave in a heartbreaking LinkedIn post.

Dear Parents of New Babies: Announce Their Birth However You Damn Well Please

Dear Parents of New Babies: Announce Their Birth However You Damn Well Please Let parents share the big news in whatever way they prefer.

Lucky Clover Cocktail

Lucky Clover Cocktail | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Lucky Clover Cocktail on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

My Workouts in a Week!

My Workouts in a Week! | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about My Workouts in a Week! on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

Weekend Breakfast Idea Frozen Blueberry Breakfast Bars

Weekend Breakfast Ideas: Frozen Blueberry Breakfast Bars Use Greek blueberry yogurt to make these delicious breakfast bars--a super tasty way to get you through a busy morning.

Amy Schumer's Hilarious 'We Didn't Need Child Care' Video Nails Working Parents' COVID Reality

Amy Schumer's Hilarious 'We Didn't Need Child Care' Video Nails Working Parents' COVID Reality Comedian Amy Schumer got real about working parenthood in the COVID era in a new Instagram video.

Twitter Thinks This Fisher-Price My Home Office Toy Is 'Bleak.' Working Parents Disagree

Twitter Thinks This Fisher-Price My Home Office Toy Is 'Bleak.' Working Parents Disagree When people dissed a work-from-home toy set on Twitter, working parents chimed in.

22 Festive St. Paddy’s Day Recipes!

22 Festive St. Paddy's Day Recipes! | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about 22 Festive St. Paddy's Day Recipes! on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

Kensington’s Bedroom Update!

Kensington's Bedroom Update! | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Kensington's Bedroom Update! on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

Five Quick Tips Regarding Avocado Toast

Five Quick Tips Regarding Avocado Toast We've learned a thing or two about making the perfect avocado toast and want to inspire you to try something new.

Ten Outrageous Ideas For Your Green Eggs And Ham Breakfasts

Ten Outrageous Ideas For Your Green Eggs And Ham Breakfasts March is traditionally a month when we think about green--this got me thinking of fun ways to GREEN UP the breakfast spread in my house.

10 Best Kids’ Books for Women’s History Month

10 Best Kids’ Books for Women’s History Month There are a few familiar names here, but others are unsung heroes whose stories belong in the canon of incredible achievements women have made.

Meal Planning Monday #363

Meal Planning Monday #363 | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Meal Planning Monday #363 on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

February 2021 Book Review

February 2021 Book Review | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about February 2021 Book Review on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

Why It’s Important for Parents to Read to Children

Why It’s Important Parents Read to Children Family resources to help make reading a priority and a list of fun websites to help bring books to life.

Five Favorite Activities and Crafts to Celebrate Dr. Seuss

Five Favorite Activities and Crafts to Celebrate Dr. Seuss Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Celebrate this special author's birthday with these five fun Dr. Seuss activities to do with your kids.

Detox Your Body With Fruit-Infused Water

Detox Your Body With Fruit-Infused Water Hydration with fresh fruity flavor... it really doesn't get easier or more refreshing and it's a great way to detox.

6 Ways Employers Can Turn This Working Mom Shecession into a Shesurgence

6 Ways Employers Can Turn This Working Mom Shecession into a Shesurgence Data shows women are leaving the workforce en masse. Here are six ways employers can keep that from happening.

Best Buffalo Recipes!

Best Buffalo Recipes! | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Best Buffalo Recipes! on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.

Friday Favorites {02.26.21}

Friday Favorites {02.26.21} | Mix & Match Mama Check out our post about Friday Favorites {02.26.21} on Mix & Match Mama , a lifestyle blog by Shay Shull focused cooking, raising a family, and travel.