Life Lived

Everything about how I have a “life lived”  will be located here.  You will find stories about my family & me and my crazy life!  The stories may be based on themes from affiliates or just about what’s going on in my life.  All comments are welcome and I hope you’ll share how you have a life lived!

My Visit to QuiltCon 2017

Monday has come too fast this week!  I was gone most of the weekend and that always means I have to play catch up the following week.  No matter how much I try to get ahead the week before, it just never happens!  It’s okay and it was totally worth it!  I got to go […] Read more…

Let’s all Just Relax for a Moment….

  Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something through my link or ad.  This does not change your cost it just helps keep this blog running.  Thanks for your support!  See Privacy Policy & Affiliate Deals page for more information. This week has been challenging, y’all!  I […] Read more…

normal is boring be extraordinary

Normal is Boring – Be Extraordinary!

Friday has finally arrived!  Are y’all ready for the weekend?  Yes, please!  Guess what else it’s time for?  A Fashion Friday Story with Cents of Style!  These are always so much fun to do and it helps me give y’all a little more insight into what makes me tick – rusty cogs and all.  Plus […] Read more…

hamburgers and oyster stew

Hamburgers and Oyster Stew – A Family Tradition

Whew, what a week!  This week has been so very chaotic that for a long time I thought yesterday was Wednesday! Hopefully the rest of the week goes a little smoother.  I’m really looking forward to the 3 day weekend coming up, even if school just started back on the 3rd. 🙂 Disclaimer:  This post […] Read more…

Black Eyed Peas and Things to Come

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve and Day!  My evening and day were spent at home cleaning, cooking, and sewing.  I know, I’m such a party animal!  One thing that definitely did not happen was washing clothes.  It’s an old superstition in my family – wash clothes on New Year’s […] Read more…

Preparing for the New Year

Merry Christmas Eve, eve y’all!  Are all your presents wrapped waiting under the tree for Christmas morning?  Not mine!  I still have some to finish before I can wrap them.  Where did all the time go?  I have a plan every year and it never fails that I wind up at the store on Christmas […] Read more…

Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed

Tips for Planning Ahead

Well, it’s December, the last month of the year.  Although I’m still getting things ready for Christmas, I also like to take time this month to prepare for the year ahead.  I thought I’d share some things I do to try to make the year less hectic.  Over the years I’ve found many services and […] Read more…