Encouraging Hearts and Home-- Just Desserts

I have been doing so well with my new healthy eating plan but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy the occasional sweet treat.  I probably indulge in sweets a bit more often then I should but that's OK.  This week my features are some of the sweet desserts that were shared last week that I just can not wait to try.

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Hearts & Home!



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Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let's shine a positive light!
Linda at Apron Strings & Other Things
Amy at A Nest in the Rocks
***Each week, our co-hosts will each choose our favorite links, along with the most clicked link, and pin them to our Encouraging Hearts & Home Pinterest board. 


The most clicked post from last week's Blog Hop:

Cinnamon Roll Muffins from Of the Hearth


A few of my favorites:

Easy Peanut Butter Lovers Fudge by Mrs. Kringle's Kitchen



Double Caramel Spice Cupcakes with Crumb Topping by Love My Little Cottage


Fresh Mixed Berry Tart Recipe by Mommy Evolution



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  1. Julie | This Main Line LifeAugust 15, 2019 at 6:54 AM

    Thanks for the link up. Have a great week.

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    1. Mother of 3August 15, 2019 at 6:34 PM

      Thanks for linking up with us. I hope you have a great week as well.

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  2. Shannon @ Of The HearthAugust 15, 2019 at 6:55 AM

    I think an occasional sweet treat is critical to stay on track with healthy eating! Food adds a lot of excitement to life. I'm honored that my cinnamon roll muffins are among your features.
    Thanks for hosting!

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    1. Mother of 3August 15, 2019 at 6:36 PM

      I think so too! I need those little treats so I don't feel like I'm depriving myself of something all the time. I am a total unabashed foodie. Those muffins look so good and I can not wait to try them. I already sent the link to my little baker as a hint..

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  3. MarilynsTreatsAugust 15, 2019 at 9:36 PM

    Thank you for hosting. This week I served up: On Tuesday is a healthy Philadelphia Creamy Salsa Dip. Wednesday is my Cream Cheese Pepper Dip and ending up Appetizer week with another dip on Friday I am serving a Seven Layer Taco Dip.

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  4. Queen Mom JenAugust 16, 2019 at 8:08 AM

    How fun! Just entered some of my fun posts. Thanks for hosting :)

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    1. Mother of 3August 16, 2019 at 8:31 AM

      Oh great! Glad you could join us. I hope we see you back each week.

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  5. Amy JohnsonAugust 17, 2019 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks for the party!

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  6. csuhpat1August 17, 2019 at 12:42 PM

    Thanks for hostng and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Mother of 3August 17, 2019 at 4:20 PM

      Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well.

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  7. MarilynsTreatsAugust 21, 2019 at 11:08 AM

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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