I’m Back!

Well, it’s been awhile, but better late than never as they say!  Hoping to work more on my blogs and website.  You think I would have had more time to do that in these crazy mixed up past two years, but that has not been the case.  I feel like I have had even less time.  Maybe it’s because I am getting older and I am more tired during the day than I used to be. That is probably the case.  I also think I have  so many things going on that it is hard to focus and find time to fit in everything. That is part of it too!  I have Dolly ADHD!  LOL!

Anyway, it’s December 1st so it’s time to start those advent calendars!  This year I bought a new Barbie advent calendar on Amazon.  Of course did I think of maybe using the one that I never opened from 5 or 6 years ago that is sitting in my garage?  Oh no!  I had to buy a new one.  The old calendars did not come with dolls, only accessories,  but the new one’s do. Granted it is a very cheap non articulated doll, but a new doll nevertheless.  Here are some photos of the new 2021 Barbie Advent Calendar!  This is the front of the box.  Note the doll peering out from the window on the left.  This year appears to be a “beachy/vacation” theme.  It recent years I recall seeing a set with a ski theme and another set with a career theme.  I finally bit at this years theme because it appeared to have a lot of mix and match pieces and I am a sucker for mix and match!

Here is the back of the box.  It has an insert that actually shows everything. That is included which kind of eliminates the surprise, but note that the photo insert is removable so if you are giving it as a gift to a kid you really can surprise them (other than the doll which you can clearly see of course).

With the way Barbies are packed in their boxes I was worried I was going to have issues getting her out without ripping the box, but she came out fine.

Here she is showing off her limited articulation on the top of the box.

Here is a closer look at her in her swimsuit which I think is kind of cute.  I love the ruffle.  Also, at least it is an actual swimsuit and not molded to her body like many of the play line dolls today.  Plus it has some versatility because you can wear the ruffle up on the shoulders or down as I have shown below.

Because it is the perfect time of year for swimsuits, I took her outside in my Mom’s back yard and posed her in front of a holly bush.  So it is seasonaly appropriate, yet I am sure she was very cold! Brrrr! 😊 

I’ll check in again tomorrow to let you know what I get for Day 2 plus also share any other new dolly news for the day!  

~Maria