WE'RE HOME

Returned from the Caribbean late last night! Here are a few early photos.

Have a great day!

Key West, FL

Dominican Republic

Grand Turks Island

HE IS RISEN

Wishing all a blessed Easter Sunday!

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY AND EASTER 2026

HAPPY EASTER! I hope everyone has a blessed and enjoyable day! We are leaving tomorrow for our Holland America Caribbean cruise! As such, I am not sure if I will be able to post the party next week, being out to sea and limited service. If not, please join Heidi or Michele on their blogs to visit the party!

Excited to share the adventures we have next week: Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, and Key West! Plus, the activities on the ship, Zuiderdam.

TACO-FLAVORED MEAT AND PASTA DISH

I wasn't sure what to make for dinner tonight. I knew it would include ground beef since I had thawed some out but that was as far as I got until I cooked the meat. I grabbed some Thrive Market Taco Seasoning Mix, canned corn, a can of Rotel, fusilli pasta, and tomato paste to add. I also pondered using kidney beans instead of pasta but am glad I went with the pasta.

TACO-FLAVORED MEAT AND PASTA 

2 POUNDS GROUND BEEF (COOKED)

TWO PACKETS TACO SEASONING MIX

ONE SMALL CAN ROTEL DICED TOMATOES AND CHILES

ONE SMALL CAN (6 OZ.) TOMATO PASTE

8 OZ. OF UNCOOKED FUSILLI (OR OTHER PASTA)

DASH OF SMOKED PAPRIKA

SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

1 TO 2 CUPS SHREDDED EXTRA SHARP CHEDDAR

Brown ground beef till done; drain fat if needed.

Stir in the taco seasoning, paprika, salt/pepper. Add tomato paste and Rotel, stir. Add the pasta and corn (liquid included).

Add water if needed so pasta will cook well. Stir occasionally. Once pasta is tender, add shredded cheese to top of pasta, replace lid to pan to assist with cheese melting (turn off heat) and serve!

Quick and easy dish alone or add a salad. I actually added a few slices of fresh avocado to mine!

Thanks for stopping by!

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY 585 AND EASTER DELIGHTS

Howdy and welcome to Funtastic Friday! We are looking forward to seeing all the great posts that will be shared--thank you for making us a part of your week!

This week we are sharing an oldie but a goodie with you. SPRING PLANT WRAPPER can be a cute table setting for Easter (or anytime) or a lovely hostess gift! Super easy to make and inexpensive, too!

Okay, onto the features and our party!

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Features from last week

MOST VIEWED 

Stunning Thrifted Crystal Glasses for Your Easter Tablescape 

by Thrifting Wonderland

Lucky Draw

 

Easter Bark by Recipes Simple 

Michele Pick

Bunnies and Carrots on a Spring Easter Tablescape 

by Whispers of the Heart 

Heidi's Pick 

Resurrection Garden for Easter Decoratingby Walking on Sunshine Recipes

 

Donna's Pick

Lemon Cheesecake Rice Krispie Treats by Crystal &Co.

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FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY 584 AND EASTER CRAFTS

Welcome to the party! Tomorrow is the day!

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Sonata Home Design POTATO PRINTING: THE SECRET TO BOUTIQUE STYLE DECOR AT HOME

LUCKY DRAW

Curated by Jennifer 5 SWAPS TO ELEVATE YOUR WARDROBE

Michele's Pick

Pillar Box Blue SPRING DECORATIONS FROM EGG BOXES

Heidi's Pick

My French Twist VINTAGE EGG CARTON EASTER BASKET

Donna's Pick

Building Our Hive BLOCK BUNNY EASTER CRAFT

Thanks to all those who participated and linked up this week!

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FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY AND A BIT OF THE GREEN

Welcome to our blog and to the Funtastic Friday link party! I'm ready for some corned beef soon so glad it is almost St. Patrick's Day (not that you can't have it some other day). I have seen some tasty recipes online for many great dishes using leftover corned beef so might just have to give one a try, such as Drugstore Divas' recipe featured this week. Do you have any leftover corned beef ideas to share? Link them up!

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FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY AND MARCH SHOWERS

Welcome to the Party! Thank you for joining us and making our party great!

I've been suffering from a cold this week--maybe suffering isn't the correct word as I'm still standing. Just congested, sneezing, and coughing but today i feel much better. It's funny but the 2.5 years I was having chemo or immunotherapy treatments, I didn't catch anything--this is my first cold in 4 years or better. Strange given that my white blood cells were in the dumps for quite a while; shouldn't work that way per my Anatomy & Physiology classes lol. I really plan on writing some posts regarding my cancer "experience", but I keep putting it off--I am not a superstitious person but part of me must worry about "poking the bear," so to speak.  

Onto a happier subject--OUR PARTY!

*We have had nice sunny days, then two days of rain. Mother Nature wants to make sure we are ready with the water the farmers in our area need this summer.

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Features from last week

MOST VIEWED 

Spring Decorating Ideas by Thrifting Wonderland 

Lucky Draw 

Skillet Lasagna by Yummi Haus 

Michele's Pick

Styling Tips to Transform Thrifted Porcelain Into Spring Decor by Master Pieces of My Life 

Heidi's Pick 

Jalapeno Lime Butter by Mommy Hates Cooking

Donna's Pick

Egg Roll Bowl by Yummi Haus

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