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Week in Rewind Volume 80
Happy Monday, friends!
I’m running a bit behind on this week’s recap, but as the saying goes, better late than never!
And, since I missed sharing with you last week, I’ve got a double dose of news for you this time around!
These past two weeks have been crazy busy, so to make sure I get you all the good stuff that’s been happening here at MWLS I’m gonna skip the bonus features this time.
But no worries, they’ll be back next weekend!
So grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and let’s catch up on everything that’s been happening with the latest week in rewind.
Table of Contents
- Tidbits from Home
- An Eventful Weekend
- My Favorite Finds
- This Week on the Blog
- Coming Soon to MWLS
- The Week in Rewind Volume 80
- Pin and Save it for Later!
Tidbits from Home
Last weekend, my mom came for a visit and we hit up the local Vintage Market Days together!
Between the pandemic and Peyton’s club volleyball schedule, it’s been years since we’d been, so when the stars aligned and I had a rare free day, I jumped at the chance.
My shopping haul wasn’t huge – just a cool graphic tee and a new candle – but we had a lot of fun browsing!
Speaking of volleyball, remember how we thought Peyton’s regular season was over after our last tournament in Salt Lake City?
We were surprised when we found out the club entered them in a regional qualifier in Omaha last Sunday.
After dropping their first match of the day, they fought hard through the consolation bracket and earned a bid to Nationals in Las Vegas this July!
Unfortunately, things got scary when Peyton went down in the first game.
Thankfully, it turned out to be a bad ankle sprain, not a knee injury, but sadly the injury means that track season is over.
I know she is disappointed not to have the opportunity to compete in her conference or district meets, but we’re thankful the injury wasn’t more severe.
She’s rocking a walking boot for a few weeks, but hopefully, she’ll be healed in time to join her team on the court for a pre-Nationals event in June and then Nationals over the Fourth of July!
An Eventful Weekend
This week was definitely eventful!
On Friday, a massive tornado outbreak hit Nebraska and Iowa.
We’re used to tornado warnings here…in fact, it’s a joke that when sirens sound in the Midwest everyone runs outside to look instead of taking shelter.
But this time, a huge tornado touched down just six miles from our house!
A nearby manufacturing plant was completely destroyed, and a few other communities across both states got hit by strong tornadoes too.
Thankfully, despite all the damage, no one got seriously hurt.
I’ve lived here my whole life and never experienced anything like it, and I hope I never do again!
My Favorite Finds
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Your support means the world to me, and I’m genuinely thankful when you shop through my links. It allows me to keep sharing free content with all of you here on the blog.
Here are a few of my favorite finds from around the web this week.
You can snag our dining room pendant light for over 30% off! This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your dining or kitchen space without breaking the bank.
We enjoy these wall planters on our front porch all year long. They attach easily to our vinyl siding using special hooks designed for this purpose.
Many area rugs are also on sale! I own and love this 8 x 10 rug, and you can grab it now for less than $165!
Bring a touch of magic to your outdoor entertaining area or backyard with these solar-powered string lights.
These gorgeous drinking glasses come in several colors, perfect for adding a festive touch to your Cinco de Mayo party or any spring or summer gathering.
Want even more favorites? Visit my Amazon storefront to check out my latest curated collections organized and linked for you in one spot
This Week on the Blog
It was supper club week here on the blog, and this month we celebrated the upcoming 150th anniversary of the “Run for the Roses” with a Kentucky Derby-themed party.
If you plan on watching the race with friends, don’t miss my tips for hosting a Derby party, complete with ideas for DIY decor, and FREE printables!
These printables are free for MWLS subscribers and can be accessed by visiting my printables library. (The password to access the printables library can be found at the bottom of each e-newsletter.)
Not a member of the MWLS community?
You can join now and download Your FREE Kentucky Derby Party printables HERE.
Need an easy appetizer for your next get-together?
Let your crockpot do all the heavy lifting with this bourbon meatball recipe.
The flavorful bourbon-infused sauce makes these meatballs the perfect anytime you need a no-fuss party food that requires minimal effort.
And you can find even more mouthwatering recipes in this Southern-inspired menu.
From the iconic mint julep to a crowd-pleasing main course, these recipes are sure to be winners.
Coming Soon to MWLS
I’ve got a few more Derby Day ideas coming your way later this week.
Plus, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style, I’ll be sharing some delicious recipes and fiesta-worthy party tips, so stay tuned!
The Week in Rewind Volume 80
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I to live in NE and I had relatives living in the Elkhorn and Bennington areas. They have a long way to go before they are back to normal
The images from the storm are truly heartbreaking. I can’t even begin to imagine. I’m so thankful we escaped damage here, but my heart aches for those whose homes were damaged or destroyed.