tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14854064725986818222024-02-20T04:59:41.362-05:00Simply LivingDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-73621031883116309632014-12-01T20:03:00.000-05:002014-12-01T20:03:28.902-05:0012 Days of Christmas PurgeAnytime of year is perfect for a purge! But even more so now, when new things start finding their way to your house... whether a gift from a friend or family member... or one of those gifts to yourself.
I'm joining Alysha for her 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Purge. I'll be sharing my daily purges on Instagram and Facebook. On with the purge!
Day 1: Coffee Mugs
Who does not have too many Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-72096646421744963452014-09-24T16:26:00.003-04:002014-10-28T12:50:08.542-04:00Why I Choose Améo Essential OilsI've been using essential oils for just under a year. I had never even heard of them or the big brand names (Young Living, doTERRA, etc). It was my little sister who introduced me to them and neither had she had previous experience with those companies. I wasn't even aware what "therapeutic" and "CPTG" meant. My little sister is big in researching and learning truths, not believing whatever she Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-69867221616966719712013-10-03T21:11:00.001-04:002013-10-03T21:11:36.219-04:00October OrganizingI love seeing things organized. A place for everything, and everything in it's place. Sometimes life gets busy & chaotic (as it's been around the last 4 months) and you start with putting something down where it doesn't go. Then you forget to put it away and pretty soon it starts snow balling! I'm following Becky's prompts this month for short 15 minute organizing challenges to get back on Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-62245927063502516282013-09-30T22:22:00.000-04:002013-10-02T10:55:52.490-04:00Saying GoodbyeOur lives have recently been turned upside down with the loss of our precious Abby.
Abby passed away two weeks ago on September 17th, just 3 weeks away from her 5th birthday. She wasn't just a pet to our family, she was our baby girl. We still cry daily and miss her terribly. The depth of our love is hard for some to understand. As is the lengths we went to, to try and save her life.
Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-88704791051828920212013-03-24T19:05:00.000-04:002013-10-01T12:45:00.771-04:00Pause, Fast Forward, PlayI had push Pause on the blog for a couple of months. Life stepped in and brought a whirlwind of change, totally out of the ordinary. That happens to all of us. My husband had a bypass surgery (femoral artery bypass). Can you believe they use polyester material to make prosthetic arteries these days? He's recovered and is doing fine but is was a rough little bit.As you can see I've decided to Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-9758899728939212512013-01-13T21:10:00.000-05:002013-10-01T12:45:00.782-04:00Kitchen Cabinets - Beginning OrganizationIn my last post I set myself some goals to be organizing my home, which will in turn create some much-needed organization in my life. This post was the beginning of my God-Sized Dream that I shared as I read and study with Holley Gerth and her readers. Organizing your house doesn't seem like much of a big dream to most people but it's what I need emotionally, mentally and spiritually... much moreDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-51773228651501842802013-01-08T07:00:00.000-05:002013-10-01T16:00:39.127-04:00My Mustard Seed GoalI'm beginning the "Do What You Can" Plan and with the help of Holley Gerth's eBook I will be on the road to discovering and achieving my God-Sized plan.
My God-sized dream isn't anything that will make a big impact on anyone but me and my small home and family. I want an organized life. That's a big dream for a girl who likes "stuff". Maybe it's from growing up with very little. But when Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-72583165710874017472012-12-30T22:08:00.000-05:002013-10-01T16:01:10.635-04:00Sweet InspirationAfter seeing this recipe posted on Kevin & Amanda, it looked so good and so simple that I had to try it. I already had all of the ingredients needed, so within minutes I was in the kitchen, whipping up a batch of these easy Baby Cinnamon Buns.
How could I ignore this photo Amanda had posted?
It is super easy and super sweet! Here is all you need:
1 can crescent rolls
1 Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-45215279930288651232012-12-25T21:14:00.000-05:002013-10-01T12:45:00.807-04:00A New BirthWith this new year, I am starting this new blog. I have been blogging over here for a little while but felt it was time for a change. I will eventually move some things to this new blog, though not everything. If you have read or followed posts from My Lifesong blog and here now, thank you for following me here. If you're new here and have not followed the old blog, then Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-40863790266015595702012-11-12T19:01:00.001-05:002012-11-12T19:03:33.089-05:00Emergency PreparednessI've been MIA here for a while now. I have to admit... Facebook lured me away. I know a lot of bloggers maintain great attendance with both a blog and Facebook but I did not. I have been weening myself from way too much Facebook time after the election. I witnessed too much negativity in the midst of the campaigns. Voicing opinions and "Liking" various posts and statuses was harmless in itself. Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-58537700685804010772012-05-14T20:52:00.000-04:002012-05-14T20:54:44.873-04:00Good Morning Girls!
Today I started the new "Proverbs 31 Woman" Bible Study with the Good Morning Girls! The idea of the Proverbs 31 "perfect woman" has always seemed so intimidating to me but, because I want to be the best wife, mother & daughter of Christ that I can be... I'm excited to study this mystery perfect woman, verse by verse and learn, not how to be perfect, but a better me. I have chosen to postDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-12260937159589485932012-04-27T10:59:00.001-04:002012-04-27T11:02:07.308-04:00I've waited all week for this!TGIF! But not because the weekend is here. Well that too... But I have waited all week to wear my new shoes on this "casual jeans day" at the office. I took my niece, Samantha, to K-Mart last Sunday for something specific. I hadn't shopped at K-Mart in a coon's age! (Don't ask me how long that is, but in Kentucky that's a LONG time!). So I was surprised when I saw these really cute ankle boots onDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-88994232872668095252012-04-23T08:12:00.001-04:002012-04-23T08:57:56.739-04:00One Thousand GiftsIt's been a year since I blogged. I had plenty to say but it's nothing anyone would care to read, I'm sure. I would have been mostly complaining about how unhappy and miserable I was about something... mainly my old job. So I chose instead to say nothing. Wasn't it Thumper on Bambi that quoted this advice from his mother... "If you can't say nothing nice, don't say anything at all."
I now have Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-22409618608869860052011-04-28T22:34:00.000-04:002011-04-28T22:34:26.798-04:00Living A Life Of PurposeImage via Wikipedia
Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life was? If there was a particular cause or reason your are alive for? I've wondered about it from time to time. The thought comes to mind and I think about it a while. Then, as usual, life gets busy and I lay the thought aside, thinking that for now I'll continue my casual, daily Christian walk with no great focus on a "plan" or "Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-52503340320352540032011-04-13T21:37:00.002-04:002011-04-13T22:28:32.254-04:00How Does Your Garden Grow?
I've got my work cut out for me. I have a back yard that just screams for attention! I have small garden plans and look forward to getting started. Here is what I have to work with... oh, and don't judge me too harshly on these photos. I work full time, go to school, run the household (all the shopping, paying bills, most of the cooking and cleaning). I just haven't had the time to get to this Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-58908944224953914172011-04-03T17:38:00.000-04:002011-04-03T17:38:21.227-04:00Getting To Know You - Sunday
The Questions:
1. do you weigh yourself?2. what's the nastiest thing you've ever eaten?3. snail mail or email?4. do you have any irrational fears...what are they?5. do you play an instrument?6. would you rather be bitten by a snake or attacked by a bear?7. do you ever go braless in public?8. today i am thankful for........................?
My Answers:
1. Do you weigh yourself?
Rarely. I know Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-53096152821761706612011-03-27T15:10:00.000-04:002011-03-27T15:10:09.937-04:00Getting To Know You - Sunday
It's time for this week's edition of Getting To Know You!
Here are the questions...
1. what inspires you?2. what was the last thing you bought yourself?3. would you rather watch a movie in a theater or from the comfort of your own home?4. household chore you don't mind doing?5. coffee or tea?6. what could you eat every day and not get sick of??7. what's the last book you read?8. do you think Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-78877196362934416292011-03-25T23:22:00.000-04:002011-03-25T23:22:32.639-04:00Smile! You may be on Candid CameraI am convinced the post office in my small town is messing with me.
When I receive a package that is too large for my post office mailbox, I receive a key in my small box for a large lock box that holds my bigger package -
similar to this one...
Easy enough to see that you need to obtain your package from locker #18, right?
Twice now, in the last two weeks, I have Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-43057135165620774632011-03-22T20:21:00.000-04:002012-04-21T17:36:26.877-04:00A Love-Hate Relationship
I have to admit... I have an obsession with magazines! Not just any magazine but my faves that I've share with you before. I love to lay back, relax and de-stress with some good magazines. I love to read a good book but my magazines serve a purpose (or two) that a book cannot.I got the two newest issues of some of my subscriptions yesterday.
They are a great source of inspiration. I love Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-80780048861169364492011-03-20T14:14:00.001-04:002011-03-20T14:17:25.898-04:00It's Back! Getting To Know You Sunday!Keely @ MannLand5 has revived the always FUN
"Getting To Know You Sunday"
Here are the questions...
1. if you won the title of miss america, what would your platform be?2. outdoorsy or indoorsy?3. pajama's out in public..classy or tres tacky?4. what's your favorite room in your house?5. nook, kindle, or book?6. would you rather wear the same outfit for a week or not brush your teeth for Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-73816384313412900062011-03-18T21:10:00.000-04:002011-03-18T21:10:49.584-04:00My HandwritingAfter being MIA for a little bit, I have a fun post to share with you! Life kind of over took me for a bit. Stressful days at work that were nearly unbearable and school on top of that left me little time for ME. Things are getting back to normal though. Work is actually FUN again! I didn't think I'd ever hear that come from my mouth. :)Steph at A Professor's Wife shared this fun post about a Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-43108798741210431372011-01-10T08:00:00.003-05:002011-01-10T08:00:05.298-05:00Secret Dinner - Easy Turkey Pot PieSo my hubby doesn't like ground turkey. He's the typical Meat (aka Beef) and Potatoes guy. I mentioned once fixing something with it and he made a horrible face and said "NO!" So I said okay and let it go. Well I DO like ground turkey. Not only is it healthier, it can be seasoned and taste good too.
So I was looking around last night for something quick and easy to fix for dinner with the poundDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-86465109225647047752011-01-08T22:36:00.000-05:002011-01-08T22:36:42.538-05:00Project 365 Weekly Wrap UpI hope to do 2 to 3 postings a week but I'm not sure how realistic that plan is. I start back to school on Wednesday next week, Yikes! So anywhere from a couple times a week or a weekly photo wrap up post. This post is the first set with 8 photos to have me up to date from January 1st to today. Here are Photos 365-1 through 365-8.
365-1 January 1st: New Beginnings This wooden wall Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-66553454895632639472011-01-01T22:41:00.000-05:002011-01-01T22:41:43.892-05:00Project 365 2011
I'm thankful for all the good days, good friends and many blessings of 2010. Even the difficult people and stressful days has taught me some things.I am learning to be content where I am and know that I am where I am supposed to be right now, in my work and in my life.I will strive each day in 2011 to look for things on those difficult days, around those difficult people that I am supposed to Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-62017923582081108022010-12-28T22:15:00.000-05:002010-12-28T22:15:10.518-05:00Holiday Photo Wrap-Up!Just a few last holiday photos to close out this wonderful holiday season. I'm looking forward to a great, life-changing, prosperous, and fun New Year!
Since Abby came into our lives, I put away my BIG Christmas Tree and use this "skinny" Primitive Tree. To better corral her energy and curiosity, we moved hubby's computer desk to the corner of the living room where the bigger tree always Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com0