Encouraging Hearts and Home

Alec started back to hybrid schooling this week and we're slowly trying to return to a normal schedule.  After more than a month of virtual learning it's odd to have to get up and out the door so early!  We have a few birthdays in our family coming up in the next week or so and I'm trying to get everything done for those as well as working on organizing the house. It's also the perfect time of year for me to take stock of how homeschooling is going with both Ian and Evan and work on tweaking the rest of our school year.  We flew through so much of the work we had planned!  How are things going for you?



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

 

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 Posts with the most views from last week:

November Bible Journaling Pages by Amy's Creative Pursuits 



Some of my favorites from last week:












Use the form below to share your family-friendly posts this week, and please consider these nice things you can do:

  • Follow and/or subscribe to your host's blog.
  • Visit a few other bloggers and show them your support. We all love getting comments, and who knows what inspiration you may find? Be sure to share the love--that's what a blog hop is all about!
  • Check out our Encouraging Hearts & Home Pinterest board where each host pins her 10 favorite posts each week.
  • Join us every Thursday!
  • If you are interested in co-hosting, contact Linda at Apron Strings & Other Things!

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Comments

  1. Claire JustineJanuary 14, 2021 at 5:30 AM

    Happy Thursday, thanks so much for the party :)

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  2. Handmade in IsraelJanuary 14, 2021 at 5:51 AM

    Love the ice cream card! Very summery! Thanks for hosting.

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  3. HollyJanuary 14, 2021 at 6:03 AM

    Good luck getting back into the routine- I am loving it even though we are not 100% back just yet- the kids are definitely happy being in school! :)

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    1. Joanne January 14, 2021 at 4:30 PM

      Thank you! It's so hard when it's always changing.

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  4. Abby @ That’s Life For YaJanuary 14, 2021 at 6:13 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Joanne!!

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  5. Shelbee on the EdgeJanuary 14, 2021 at 6:18 AM

    Hi Joanne, thanks so much for hosting. I am glad to hop over and share some things! And while you have one child going back to hybrid learning, my kids just switched from hybrid to full remote at least until the end of the month. These transitions are rough on all of us! And when you have more than one kid, keeping track of it all just gets more tedious with each additional child, doesn't it?! But together we will all get through these trying times!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne January 14, 2021 at 4:29 PM

      I find it so much more stressful keeping track of all his hybrid stuff than I ever did with homeschooling!

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  6. Michele MorinJanuary 14, 2021 at 7:44 AM

    So much adjustment these days. Glad your guys have you to steer them through it

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    1. Joanne January 14, 2021 at 4:26 PM

      They do remarkably well with these changes.

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  7. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 14, 2021 at 8:26 AM

    JoAnne,
    Thanks so much for hosting this lovely party! It is greatly appreciated!!
    Please stay safe, healthy and most of all, happy!!\
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  8. Amy JohnsonJanuary 14, 2021 at 8:33 AM

    How exciting to see I was one of the most viewed! That doesn't happen to me too often. Thanks so much for the party!

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  9. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJanuary 14, 2021 at 9:48 AM

    Thank you so much for the feature! I'm glad you enjoyed the post!

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    1. Joanne January 14, 2021 at 4:27 PM

      You're welcome! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  10. Nancy 's Fashion StyleJanuary 14, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Hope to see you tomorrow on my Fancy Friday link up party.

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