Barbie's Winter Vacation-Leaving the cold behind!

While we may not all be able to hop a plane to warmer weather right now... Barbie and Joe headed to Cabo San Lucas for a week of toes in the warm sand and cold cervezas! Sunny days and temps hovering around 80 degrees. Yes, doll life is good folks:@) I've only been to a fancy resort in Mexico once but I have to say, if you get the opportunity to go, I encourage you to take it!

(Joe making sure the beach volleyball doesn't bother Barbie.)

I love sharing a peek behind the pic:

• Background is a calendar page.
• My sand is an old fat quarter of fabric from Walmart years ago.
• Folding beach chair was $1 from now closed AC Moore.
• Bathing suits from a Mattel fashion set. There's a shirt for Ken too, but when you look like Joe... You really don't need it😉

Here are links for a few quick ribbon or bathing suit tops: Diamond Mesh Top, Ribbon bathing suit or quick Ribbon tied top All cute ideas that come together in no time.

And if feeling really tropical...

Hula Skirt and Coconut Top:@)

Meanwhile back in Cabo...

Joe feels like the luckiest guy on the beach💕

It's 17 degrees in Philly right now...

🌴Think warm thoughts and Have a Happy Day😎

8x8 Tuna Noodle Casserole -Retro, Budget Friendly

On today's episode of Frugal Living, pinch that penny til it squeals...

It's been about 100 years since I've made a Tuna Noodle Casserole. I thought I'd share it because, it's honestly not a very expensive meal to make, and feels like comfort food on these cold winter days. This recipe for an 8x8 baker will easily feed up to four people. Wiggle room? I used one can of tuna, add more if desired. Want to add carrots or another veggie? Change it up and toss them into the water while boiling the noodles. No noodles? Sub any pasta. Don't care for celery soup? Use Cream of Chicken or Mushroom. Bread crumb topping kinda boring? Change it to crushed potato chips, crushed pork rinds, French fried onions, croutons or panko. Yep, lots of options folks...

Only want two servings: 

Use a pouch of tuna, cut recipe in half, and use a loaf pan.

Walmart the day I shopped:

Can of tuna - 88¢

Can of celery soup - 69¢

Frozen peas - 99¢, use half or more

16 oz dry noodles - $1.45, use less than half

8X8 Tuna Noodle Casserole

5oz can tuna fish in water, drained

approx 5-6 oz wide noodles, cooked and drained

approx half bag of frozen peas (can add more), thawed

10 oz can Cream of Celery Soup

1 Tblsp milk

1/4 tsp seasoned salt, your favorite

1/4 tsp onion powder

Few hearty grinds black pepper

Bread crumbs for top

1. Boil water, cook noodles for 7 minutes, drain. (I like to add the frozen peas to the colander, then pour the boiling noodles into the colander).
2. Mix everything except breadcrumbs. 
3. Pour into 8x8 baking dish (or foil pan, even better:@)
4. Top with breadcrumbs.
5. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Eat well and Have a Happy Day:@)

Eagles Super Bowl T-Shirt and caveat emptor...

I treated myself to a new t-shirt to commemorate the second Eagles Super Bowl Win. I found this at Walmart and since I've said "Go Birds" about a million times in my life, it's perfect:@) Our parade is today, it's sunny, clear sky, windy, and very cold. But, it ~is~ February in Philly... I will wear my new shirt until it gives up the ghost!

What's the caveat emptor in the title? After the first win I decided to treat myself and stopped at one of those tents that pop up on the side of the road, and bought a shirt. Yep, they spelled Philadelphia wrong... 

Ya get what ya pay for folks...

Celebrate every chance you get, and

Enjoy your weekend:@)

Easiest Football Snack Ever... GO BIRDS!!!

Presentation is everything folks... Team Color Jello Jigglers make the easiest kid friendly football munchie ever. Or, for an adult theme'd party, they can be deconstructed Jello Shots. I simply used a baking dish and cut them into squares. Is there still enough time to make them before the Big Game today? Absolutely. I put them outside in the 33 degree weather to set up quicker, they can also be put into the freezer for about 30 minutes, then finish firming up in the fridge.

Ha, Ha, just killing time before the game folks...

And as you're visiting thrift stores, there are specific sports molds floating around... I found this one back in 2015. Note: I'm tickled that this Jello Mold was for a Super Bowl that was held in New Orleans, just like today's game:@)

Cheer on your team and Have a Happy Day!

Super Bowl Babs... aka Tailgating Barbie & E-A-G-L-E-S!!!

I couldn't let the Eagles/Chiefs Super Bowl go by without a quick Barbie post... (Yep, that's Super Bowl 59, the same year Barbie was created.) When I found this cute Birthday Party set at Walmart, I just had to play:@) The story line: Cousin Rube opened the field at Peace and Pancakes Farm for a tailgating party to celebrate the Big Game, and Barbie arrived early to get her area set-up for the fun. 

Finger food munchies, a cooler of cold beverages, and tomato pie is a fan favorite here in Philly. It's a type of pizza that can be served at room temperature. 

And every tailgate needs cornhole 

and a football to toss around...

The playset I found. 

This would be so fun for a girl's birthday!

You know we're losing our minds here...

Everyone is so excited.

My office Friday:

Eat well, enjoy the game, and...

GO BIRDS!!!!!!!

Super Bowl Weekend...

GO BIRDS!!! :@)

Inspirational Friday

 

Have a Happy Day:@)

Election Day!

 Let your voice be heard...
VOTE!!!

Have a Happy Day:@)

 

Have a great weekend@)