Encouraging Hearts and Home: Thank YOU Bloggers!

I am just loving all the wonderful posts that so many talented bloggers share with us each week  at Encouraging Hearts and Home-- if you are one of them that links up with us, thank you!  It's always a fun mix of topics and I'm always excited to see what I'm going to find.  With school starting and fall just around the corner we've had quite a few back to school and fall crafts linked up.  Other bloggers are still holding onto summer and focusing on trying to enjoy every last moment so we have lots of travel posts, summer memories, and summer fashions linked up too.  



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:




Some of my favorites from last week:

Back to School Favorites by Lindsay's Sweet World








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. Handmade in IsraelAugust 19, 2021 at 5:27 AM

    What a lovely post! I am definitely one of those still holding onto summer!

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2021 at 2:59 PM

      I'm trying to too. Though once school starts up then I'm ready for fall.

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  2. MariaAugust 19, 2021 at 7:09 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring my favorite recipe blogs! Have a wonderful weekend

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  3. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 19, 2021 at 7:24 AM

    Joanne,

    Thanks again for hosting this lovely party every week! I know how much time and effort goes into doing so and I want you to know that it is greatly appreciated!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM

      Thank you, Debbie! We're currently gearing up for a hurricane so I'll gladly accept all your health and safety wishes!

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  4. HollyAugust 19, 2021 at 7:30 AM

    Love this collection of posts. I am on the side of holding onto summer but promise I will have some fun fall posts to linkup too :)

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM

      Oh I am too! I figure once the 30th hits and we all start school I'll be thinking more "fall" but right now I am definitely trying to hold onto summer.

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  5. Tamar SBAugust 19, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    Great timing on the back to school article!

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2021 at 3:03 PM

      Lindsay is great with stuff like that! I never manage to pull those sorts of posts together in time.

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  6. Shelbee on the EdgeAugust 19, 2021 at 7:47 AM

    Great features! I am really liking the upcycled tee shirts to gift bags one! I need to get a sewing machine! Thanks for hosting, my friend!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2021 at 3:03 PM

      I love my sewing machine; I inherited it from my mother in law when she realized I actually knew how to sew. It's a very basic model but it has been put to good use through the years.

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  7. Michele MorinAugust 19, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    Thank YOU for your faithfulness here every week.

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  8. Lindsay's Sweet WorldAugust 19, 2021 at 9:59 AM

    Thank you so much for the shout out and thank you, as always for hosting. :o)

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  9. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comAugust 19, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    So many great posts linked up. Loved the tips about homemade pizza. Making it tonight.

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    1. Joanne August 21, 2021 at 3:04 PM

      Yum, you can never go wrong with homemade pizza.

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  10. Rebecca JoAugust 19, 2021 at 11:55 AM

    OHHH - checking out the tshirt to gift bag link

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  11. Nancy 's Fashion StyleAugust 19, 2021 at 3:23 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  12. Heather{Our Life In a Click}August 19, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    Lots of great inspiration!

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  13. Amy JohnsonAugust 20, 2021 at 8:11 AM

    And thank YOU for always holding a party!

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  14. Claire JustineAugust 20, 2021 at 3:04 PM

    Great features :) Thanks so much for hosting and sharing #WeekendLinkUp :)

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