Encouraging Hearts and Home-- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Thank you so much for those of us that joined up last week.  We had a lovely and laid back Thanksgiving day; stuffing ourselves with all sorts of goodies and watching our favorite holiday movie Elf.  Over the weekend we decorated the house for Christmas and I've been busy wrapping and buying gifts already.  How's your holiday planning coming along?

And Now, for This Week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!

 

The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers

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!

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24 Beautiful Pinecone Crafts by Sum of Their Stories


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A Grinch at the Table by Whispers of the Heart


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Comments

  1. Michele MorinDecember 5, 2019 at 7:01 AM

    Good to hear that you are on target with your celebration!
    We're going to finish decorating today, and I started the wrapping game yesterday.
    Cookies still to come....!

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    1. Joanne December 5, 2019 at 7:08 PM

      We made a few cookies over the weekend and are hoping to attempt a yule log next week for a homeschooling holidays around the world gathering.

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  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}December 5, 2019 at 1:56 PM

    Sounds like the perfect Thanksgiving weekend! i'm doing ok with my decorating and wrapping. A little slower this year but it's coming along!

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    1. Joanne December 5, 2019 at 7:09 PM

      It really was! I'm so glad we had that nice relaxing weekend because it looks like our month is filling up fast.

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  3. Joanne December 5, 2019 at 8:08 PM

    I think I drool just a little each time I see that Death by Peanut Butter Trifle! YUM! Thanks so much for linking up with us.

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  4. csuhpat1December 6, 2019 at 10:43 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful celebration. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.

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  5. Claire JustineDecember 6, 2019 at 12:52 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up, hosting and the feature. Such a lovely surprise :)

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  6. AniDecember 6, 2019 at 1:48 PM

    Elf is such a good holiday kick off movie. I love Zooey Deschanel's singing in it, and it's such a silly feel-good movie. I made a list of holiday TV episodes that I want to watch, but didn't make a movie list. There are a few classics that always put me in the spirit of the season.

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    1. Joanne December 6, 2019 at 7:17 PM

      Yes, I love her singing! I tend to be the opposite; making a movie list and not thinking of TV episodes.

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  7. Kippi O'HernDecember 6, 2019 at 6:08 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting the party.
    Merry Christmas,
    Kippi

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  8. Queen Mom JenDecember 7, 2019 at 8:42 AM

    I have decorations up and a few presents purchased, this year Thanksgiving came so late I need to step up my game!

    Happy Holidays :)

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    1. Joanne December 7, 2019 at 12:57 PM

      It is tough when the two holidays are so close together! I like to just focus on Thanksgiving and wait to think about Christmas after but that felt impossible to do this year.

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  9. Amy JohnsonDecember 7, 2019 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks for the party!

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    1. Joanne December 7, 2019 at 12:57 PM

      Thanks for joining us; I did pin both of your posts to our Encouraging Hearts and Home boards too.

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  10. Joanne December 11, 2019 at 4:16 PM

    Thank you!

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