Encouraging Hearts and Home-- Soaking Up the Season

With so much to do to prepare for Christmas it's not always easy to just slow down and enjoy the season but that is one of my goals each year.  I like to try and soak up as much seasonal fun as possible and focus on making memories with my family.  We make the time to watch all the holiday movies we love, we visit at least a few different places to see holiday decorations, and try to squeeze in lots of baking and crafting activities.  How do you make sure you're taking time to enjoy the holiday season?

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!


 

The most viewed post from last week: 
Was my very own:  Christmas Home Tour 2019-- Thank you all! 


A few of my favorites:

 Cookie Butter Fudge by Mrs. Kringle's Kitchen



A Decade Later by Jennifer Lambert




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  1. Tamar SBDecember 12, 2019 at 8:06 AM

    I remember to slow down and soak it all in! Plus my list of "to-do" things helps!

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2019 at 7:10 PM

      Yes, I find keeping my to do list handy helps a lot.

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  2. Michele MorinDecember 12, 2019 at 8:10 AM

    I love so much about this season. Our home even feels cozier once the tree is decorated and the lights are in the windows.

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2019 at 7:10 PM

      I do love all those twinkling lights; they do help the house feel so cozy.

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  3. AniDecember 12, 2019 at 10:13 AM

    So cool that your post was the most viewed! That's so meta! Also, that fudge looks amazing. I'm having a hard time slowing this season down to enjoy it. We are going to do ginger bread houses tonight and I'm going to try to do at least one holiday related thing with the family each day until we get to Christmas.

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2019 at 7:13 PM

      We try to do one small thing each day; even if it's just watching a movie together.

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  4. Bri RundeDecember 12, 2019 at 11:40 AM

    I want to slow down and soak this season in but this past week and the next are SO busy! Hopefully it will soon. How fun to see your most viewed post!!!

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2019 at 7:14 PM

      We are pretty fortunate that our Calendar has only a handful of things on it from now until the end of the year (I'm honestly not sure how that happened but I am so thankful!)!

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  5. Treat and TrickDecember 12, 2019 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks for hosting and wishing you a happy weekend..

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    1. Joanne December 12, 2019 at 7:14 PM

      Wishing you a happy weekend as well. I am always happy to host.

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  6. Sheltie TimesDecember 12, 2019 at 9:15 PM

    Thanks for hosting. The Christmas season is alsways so much fun.

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  7. Joanne December 13, 2019 at 6:08 AM

    Those all sound so wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing with us.

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  8. Amy JohnsonDecember 14, 2019 at 9:49 AM

    Thanks for the party!

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  9. csuhpat1December 15, 2019 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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