Friday Favorites and Happenings

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I lost count on what week we are in quarantine. I am still working from home right now and I am assuming I will be for the next few weeks. The casinos here in Nevada are opening next week and we are officially in phase 2 starting today, but I think they want to limit how many people are in our office until we got into phase 3 which will be 2 to 3 weeks from today. 

We have a few plans this weekend and feel like life is getting back to normal slowly but surely. I know it will be months before we really feel like things are more normalized, but it is nice to see things going in that direction.

Onto, Friday Favorites and Happenings.

ONE. I saw another sale going on at American Eagle and I was sooo happy with my items that I received last time that I bought another ribbed tank top, but in black this time. These tank tops are amazing. They keep their shape, are ribbed, have the cutest button detail and are cheap. They are still on sale for $14.96. I had a coupon for them shipping my last items out late, so I got it for even less. Stack those coupons if you can. I also grabbed these chambray shorts. I have a pair that is similar from J Crew that I love as well.

AE Henley Tank Top

American Eagle Chambray Shorts

TWO. This week I made an amazing salad and we paired it with grilled tri tip. It has officially become one of my favorite salads. My friend made this dish for me during quarantine (we hadn't seen anyone but family at that point), but paired it with roasted chicken. I would have to say that both ways are equally as good. 

This is from Chrissy Tiegan's second cookbook I believe. I don't have her second cookbook, only her first, but my friend sent me the recipe. Then I found it online. Here is the link if you want to make one for yourself (which you should!).

Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate with Garlicky Honey Dijon Dressing

THREE. The girls have really been into playing basketball. When the school courts were open, we would head over there and play. The girls were trying to use the adult basketball, but they couldn't throw it high enough. Then they tried their playground balls aka kick balls. So this week, we bought them a youth basketball. The one we bought is strictly outdoors, but this was the closet one that I could find online. To say the girls are thrilled is an understatement. They have been playing each morning: practicing dribbles and passing the ball back and forth.

Spalding Youth Basketball

FOUR. Hanna Andersson is having a huge sale right now, 50% off of everything. My mother-in-law recently purchased this outfit and it couldn't be cuter!! She also got them a bathing suit which is so darling. And now I am wanting to buy them a few items for Summer as well.

Hanna Andersson Color Block Top and Capris

Hanna Andersson Unicorn Tankini

FIVE. Weekly funnies.

I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything and Becky.