Sincerely, Paula

Unexpected Announcement

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 10 May 2018 09:00:00 +0000

photo credit https://www.livingcoramdeo.com

Hello all! I know you came here for the party, and I had no intention of not hosting this week, but here I am sitting at my computer wondering if I should be taking a break.

If you were a follower before my blog party started you would know that I used to post regularly. Recipes, handmade things and my kids were my favorite topics. Then a few years ago I decided to take an unannounced break. Everyone wondered where I went, for a good reason, but I couldn't bring myself to open my blog and explain my absence.

Then one day I decided I was ready to begin blogging again. The only problem was I was in a totally different place in life and things weren't the same. I haven't had the time or energy to plan regular posts, and my blog party became the only thing keeping me going. The amazing thing about the blog party was that it turned into a big party! With many participants!

I tried to let everyone who participated in my parties that I really appreciated them taking the time to stop by. Especially since I didn't really have much else to share. I've enjoyed all your wonderful comments, and for the follows on various social media channels. What I didn't like was that there were sooooo many wonderful posts shared, and I didn't have the time to visit each one and to comment that I appreciated them linking up.

So this is where I am right now. I'm really not sure how long this break will be. If and when I do return, I feel that I may start an entirely new blog. It would be nice to have a fresh start, but only time will tell...

Best wishes to you all :)

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #283!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 03 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000

How are you all doing? This past week was pretty

uneventful. We had planned to go dress shopping

for my 14 year old's semi formal, but haven't

yet made it there. She knows the exact

dress she wants, and it's very pretty. It

almost makes me wish that I was

her age again...ALMOST ;)

This week I'm going to ask a question and if you'd

like to answer leave it in the comments below!

The question is if you could go back in time

to Middle School/High School would you?

My answer in short is no. Two things that I really do enjoy

from way back when were the friendships that I still

maintain, and the music. (Hint..big hair and loud

guitars.) Other than that I can do without the

rest. Especially the big hair.

Well enough talk! It's time to get this party started!

The party has grown so much in the last six months.

So much fun! And it's all thanks YOU out there,

for all the shares and follows :)

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #282!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

This past week we had our first dance related activity

for Star..costume check for her dance recital.

Normally Star isn't much into frilly or poofy,

so it was a nice change to see her in the

costumes. Below is my favorite pic that

took of her that day.

There's still more fun events coming up, so I will have

more to share in the coming weeks.

Now it's time to get this party started!

The party has grown so much in the last six months.

So much fun! And it's all thanks YOU out there,

for all the shares and follows :)

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #281!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

What do you all have going on? Crafting, cooking,

decorating, gardening? Let me know by

sharing below!

This week has me preparing for a dance recital

and all related activities for Star, and for a

middle school graduation along with a

semi-formal dance.

These are going to be a few very expensive months,

but well worth the memories they will bring. I'm

pretty sure I will have some photos to share

during the next few weeks. I certainly

don't share photos as much as I'd

like, but I hope to have some

good ones soon.

Now it's time to get this party started!

The party has grown so much in the last six months.

So much fun! And it's all thanks YOU out there,

for all the shares and follows :)

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #280!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Hope you've all had a wonderful week!

Here's a little photo I took that has brightened

my mood. There is hope out there for some

pretty flowers, however they are taking

forever to bloom!

What do you all have going on? Crafting, cooking,

decorating, gardening? I want to know! Inspire

me with you're posts below! Bring me out

of my winter doldrums (somehow now

known as the new Spring).

Let's get right to it and get this party started!

The party has grown so much in the last six months.

So much fun! And it's all thanks YOU out there!!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #279!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:00:00 +0000

How's it going?! If you celebrate Easter

I hope that yours was lovely!

This year my family decided to do switch things up

and we went out for brunch. There is a beautiful local

vineyard that was hosting a brunch buffet, and that is

where we decided to go. It was a little fancy, and a

whole lot of fun. Afterwards we went back to my

home for an egg hunt with all the cousins.

Next up is Memorial Day. It is a very important

day to remember those who have died fighting for our

country, but it is nice to think that it also signifies

the unofficial beginning of summer.

This winter seemed exceptionally long, cold and dreary,

and I am going to make the most out of this coming

summer. It's time to bring on hot and sunny

days so I can go to the beach and actually

go in the water!

Ok, enough talk...it's time to get the party started!

The party has grown so much in the last six months.

So much fun! And it's all thanks YOU out there!!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #278!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Hope you are all doing well! There's not been anything

too exciting or out of the ordinary going on this past

week. Just the usual kids actives etc. We have

managed to be outside more as we have

finally had some warmer weather.

We celebrated my oldest child's birthday over the weekend.

He has just turned 26 which is unbelievable to me. I

made his favorite cake which is like a giant

Boston Cream Donut! This cake is super

delicious, and not at all difficult to make.

If anyone is interested in the recipe that I used

leave me a comment! If you don't want to wait for my

reply, I found the recipe on Pinterest, and you can find it

under my Pinterest board titled CAKE! I think this cake

would also make a nice Easter dessert if you're

still trying deciding on what dessert to make!

Now it's time to get the party started! The party has grown

so much in the last six months. So much fun!

And it's all thanks YOU out there!!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #277!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

How have you been? It is officially Spring! I can tell

by all the flowery, springy posts you've been linking

up! If I were to look out my window I wouldn't

know that Spring has arrived.

For myself there's not much to share this week.

Looking forward to Easter.. the coloring of the

eggs and the eating of the candy! (The candy

is really my favorite part :)

Now that the sun is setting later I'm impatiently

awaiting warmer temps. I love being able to

go outside after dinner, and we have yet

be able to do so.

Well, it's time to get the party started! The turnout has

been continuing to grow each week! So much fun!

And it's all thanks you out there!!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY 276!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:00:00 +0000

How are you all doing? Here we've been "enjoying" more

snow. Thankfully we didn't lose power, but since we

we've been stuck inside I've got some things

done that I've been meaning to do.

One of those things was to finish the digital scrapbook

layout that I had been talking about for weeks!

I'm not sure that I love it, but here it is.

This is my 14 year old Autumn.

The photo appears to be a very poor quality photo, when

in reality it taken by a professional photographer last

Christmas. In the scrapbook program it appeared

fine, but once I downloaded it this occurred.

I will be trying to resolve this issue before I post a review

of the software I used. I had hoped to do the review

along with a giveaway of the program coming

up soon. At this point I'm not sure if the

problem is me or the software, but we

will soon find out.

Now it's time to get the party started! I hope

that if you came around earlier ready to link up, you

stop back to check again. The turnout has been

continuing to grow each week! So much fun!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #275!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 22:47:00 +0000

I'm late, I'm late! I really hate to be late, but Wednesday

evening we lost power before I had my party scheduled

to go. I know some of you are or were in the same situation

as I was with the arrival of a foot of extremely heavy,

wet snow, and power outages. Ours was out for

almost 24 hours, which isn't too bad except

that you're cut off from the outside world!

Hopefully none of you experienced anything more than I

have. I know there are some areas which got more than

a foot of snow, and not everyone was lucky enough to

have their power restored before 24 hours were up.

Now I think it's finally time to get the party started! I hope

that if you came around earlier ready to link up, you

stop back to check again. The turnout has been

continuing to grow each week! So much fun!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #274!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:00:00 +0000

This week we've been enjoying spring-like weather again,

and even made two trips to the ocean. We had so much fun.

On the way home the first day we made a quick stop to a

place where you can see groups of seals sunning on

rocks. My little one wasn't impressed, but this

was one time I really wish that I had a better

camera. I just need to be patient while I

continue to save for one.

Here is a screenshot of my bitmoji standing where the

river meets the ocean, which is where the seals hang out.

Wish I had a better photo to share, but since I don't

my likeness below will have to do :)

Recently I have been feeling the urge to away from NH,

but don't think I could leave the ocean behind. Has

anyone ever moved away from the ocean? Do you

miss behind able to hop in your car and

go whenever you like? Is there anyone

out there who has never seen the

ocean in person? I may never

leave NH, but life works in

mysterious ways!

Now it's time to get the party started! I know you

all have something wonderful to share!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #273!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000

How's it going? I'm having a bit of spring fever over here!

When this post goes live it will be back to winter, but

last Sunday we got about 6" of snow, by Tuesday it

was all gone, and by Wednesday it was in the 70's!

We weren't able to enjoy it as much as I would have liked

as a certain small person is still not feeling well. Knock

on wood that she doesn't have the flu, but it still

isn't fun. Especially when I would have loved

to take a ride to the ocean. And needless

to say I still haven't finished my digital

scrapbook page which is going to go

along with my giveaway.

My goal this weekend is to finish the layout so that I

can share it with you all, and post my giveaway for one

copy of the Making Memories digital scrapbooking

software! If I don't hurry up you're all going to

think I'm making this up! Wish me luck :)

Now it's time to get the party started! I know you

all have something wonderful to share!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #272!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 15 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day!

Such a fun day to spoil those you love :)

What else do you have going on? Around here we've

had a few injuries and illnesses, and I have yet

to finish my digital scrapbook layout. I'm

sure you know the feeling of sitting in a

doctor's offices thinking about all of the

things you should be doing instead.

That was my week.

Hopefully things will be improving soon so I can

finish my layout, and get my giveaway up and

running to give my lovely readers a chance

to win a copy of the My Memories Suite

Digital Scrapbook Software!

Now it's time to get the party started! I know you

all have something wonderful to share!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #271!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000

What have you been up to this week?! I have been working

on my photography skills while I save for a better camera.

I've been teaching myself to use the camera on manual

mode, which can be a bit tricky. If I go too long

between taking photos with the camera, I

forget some of the things I had learned.

So my goal is to keep at it..everyday

if possible.

I'm also working on a digital scrapbook page layout.

I was given the opportunity to use and review the

software, which is from My Memories. Once my

layout is ready I will post here with a giveaway

for a free copy of the software for one lucky

winner! Stay tuned for details!

If you'd like to purchase your own copy of the software

right now there is a link on my right sidebar ------>

to take you to the My Memories site. If you enter

my promo code I will receive a small

compensation for the sale.

Now it's time to get the party started! I know you

all have something wonderful to share!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #270!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Hope you are all doing well!

My little project this week was a birthday crown

I made for my daughter Star. It didn't take too

long to make, and I think it turned out

pretty festive.

To make the crown I used a pattern I found online.

All that was needed was felt, a piece of elastic for

the back, and fun embellishments. I used my

sewing machine and a glue gun to

assemble the crown. It took me

less than an hour

to complete!

What have you been up to this week! I know you all

have something wonderful to share, so we

should get the party started :)

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #269!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Hope you all had a wonderful week! This week we had

a bit of an icy spell. Makes for dangerous driving,

but a pretty coating of ice was left behind

on all the branches.

Lately I've been thinking of working on my photography

skills and wanted to try and capture a photo of the

ice on a branch. It was pretty slippery out in my

yard, but I managed to get out there and get

a photo. Not sure what I think about it,

but I do like the details. Here is the

photo below:

What have you been up to this week! I know you all

have something wonderful to share, so we

should get the party started :)

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #268!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000

This past week was has been pretty quiet. Just

the usual kids activities, appointments and

errands. These things actually fill each and

every day, but I like to keep busy. Good

for both the kids and myself.

What have you been up to this week! I know you all

have something wonderful to share, so we

should get the party started :)

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #267!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000

After enduring lots of frigid weather we are now

in a January "thaw". At this point the 30's are

feeling pretty nice, and we are headed into

the 40's with rain.

I'm hoping the snow won't all wash away as Star

absolutely loves playing in it. I took a little video of

her going down the hill. Pretty sure I did the same

last year, but I think it's such a cute moment

to document. If you'd like to see the video

I've posted it below!

Now are you ready to find some new blogs to read?

And perhaps gain some new followers? Or

maybe you'd like to grow your social

networks, or make a sale in

your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #266!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.

I can't believe it's all over and it's officially 2018!

What do you all have planned for the new year?

Have you made any resolutions or chosen a

"word of the year"?

Last year I chose a word of

the year instead of making resolutions

(since we know how those usually turn out),

but decided against that as well for this year.

Sometimes unexpected things happen which make

it impossible to fulfill the expectations of just one word.

Therefore I have decided to simplify things. I came

across the following list from the wonderful ladies from

Lolly Jane for Creative Home Mohawk Flooring

which is titled "Resolutions", but is nothing like

the typical one's you would make on

New Year's Eve, and this is how

I will be living in 2018.

Now it's time to share what you have been up to!

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #265!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000

How are you all doing? With just over a week til

Christmas I'm sure most of you are busy

preparing for the big day.

I wanted to take the time to let you all know that I

appreciate you all taking the time each week

to stop by and share with the party.

I certainly haven't been present here as much as

I'd like, but perhaps that will change with the

new year.

I have decided that this will be the last party of 2017.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

Enjoy your time with friends and family,

and I will see you back here in 2018!

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read? And

perhaps gain some new followers? Or maybe

you'd like to grow your social networks,

or make a sale in your Etsy shop?

Please link up all your wonderful posts below!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #264!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000

How are you all doing? I have been so busy

I barely had a moment to sit down and set up the party!

I'm sure you're all in the same boat so this week,

so I'm just going to get on with the party!

Please link up all your wonderful posts!

Share anything you like to show everyone

what you've been up to.

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read? And

perhaps gain some new followers? Or maybe

you'd like to grow your social networks,

or make a sale in your Etsy shop?

Then this party's for YOU!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #263!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

My family gathered at my brother's home,

and with most of the grandchildren

there it was such a fun time.

Here is a quick photo of Star all ready to party!

My sister-in-law went all out and not only made

dinner (along with my brother of course),

but she decorated the table beautifully,

and had fun Thanksgiving

crafts for the kids.

Since then I've been busy finishing up my Christmas

shopping. I have also have finally received my

girls' Christmas photos which I will share

one or two of next week :)

Now without further delay it's time for you to link up

all your wonderful posts! Share anything you like

to show everyone what you've been up to.

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read? And

perhaps gain some new followers? Or maybe

you'd like to grow your social networks,

or make a sale in your Etsy shop?

Then this party's for YOU!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #262!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Hope you are all doing well!

If you celebrate Thanksgiving I wish you a wonderful

holiday weekend. If you are beginning your Christmas

shopping, I wish you luck with the crowds this weekend!

I will be home celebrating with my family and not doing

much at all. It will be nice as we are usually always

up to something around here. However you

chose to spend your weekend, I hope it's

a good one :)

Now without further delay it's time for you to link up

all your wonderful posts! Share anything you like

to show everyone what you've been up to.

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read? And

perhaps gain some new followers? Or maybe

you'd like to grow your social networks,

or make a sale in your Etsy shop?

Then this party's for YOU!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #261!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000

In one week it'll be time to celebrate Thanksgiving,

and the start of the holiday season! I'm so excited

as I love this time of year. Family gatherings,

parties, gifts, and hopefully a little snow

so we will have a white Christmas.

I've already had my girls' Christmas photos done

and am impatiently awaiting to see them!

Since I never got that Halloween photo

I had planned to share, I will definitely

share of few of the Christmas one's!

Now without further delay it's time for you to link up

all your wonderful posts! Share anything you like

to show everyone what you've been up to.

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read? And

perhaps gain some new followers? Or maybe

you'd like to grow your social networks,

or make a sale in your Etsy shop?

Then this party's for YOU!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!

NO RULES WEEKEND BLOG PARTY #260!

noreply@blogger.com (Paula) — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Hope you've had a wonderful week. I was able

to squeeze in a little crafting time and am

excited to have finished making a set of

my Thanksgiving Place Cards.

Once upon a time this was one of my top sellers

on Etsy. I think they're pretty unique. I decided to

try selling them on Mercari, although it's probably

not the best place to sell handmade products.

Here are a few pics of the cards!

{$34.00}

Let me know if you'd like to grab this set

of 12 place cards for yourself!

lifeasweknowitbypaula@gmail.com

Now without further delay it's time for you to link up

all your wonderful posts! Share anything you like

to show everyone what you've been up to.

Are you ready to find some new blogs to read? And

perhaps gain some new followers? Or maybe

you'd like to grow your social networks,

or make a sale in your Etsy shop?

Then this party's for YOU!

The party normally runs from Thursday mornings
at 6 am US EST until 3 am US EST Monday.

If you follow me in any way please leave

me a quick comment and I will follow

you back as soon as I can :)

I'd love if you shared the party on whichever social

media you prefer..Sharing helps direct more
lovely bloggers here which in turn
hopefully means more traffic
for everyone!

Let's party!