Encouraging Hearts and Home: Goody-bye February!

I'm always so thankful that February is a short month.  Usually by the end of February I'm feeling a bit stir crazy and ready for winter to be over.  I dream of taking a vacation to anywhere warm!  

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!



Most viewed from last week:

My very own Not Just a Mom- Day in the Life post!  


Some of my favorites from last week:

Yayoi Kusama: A Retrospective by Handmade in Israel









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 IsraelFebruary 24, 2022 at 5:08 AM

    How funny to open your blog and see myself there! Thank you for featuring my Yayoi Kusama post.
    I am also ready for the rain to stop and the warmer weather to arrive. We've had a few days so far, but the rain keeps coming back :(

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  2. MicaFebruary 24, 2022 at 6:23 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing the link up! I love that photo from the Yayoi Kusama post - that blogger must have really enjoyed that exhibition! :)

    Hope you are having a great week! :) Another wet and stormy one here!

    Away From The Blue

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  3. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 24, 2022 at 7:46 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks too for taking the time to visit!!
    Thanks again for hosting this lovely party every week! I know how much time 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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  4. Niky | The House on SilveradoFebruary 24, 2022 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting. Love seeing all the pics of what you've been up to!
    Niky

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2022 at 9:49 AM

      Thank you! I love seeing your recipes and home décor projects; you always have such wonderful ideas to share.

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  5. Julie's Creative LifestyleFebruary 24, 2022 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks for hosting Joanne and enjoy the end of the week.

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2022 at 9:49 AM

      You're welcome! Thanks for joining us, Julie.

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  6. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 24, 2022 at 9:58 AM

    You do stay pretty busy! Have a great week ahead and thanks for hosting!

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  7. HollyFebruary 24, 2022 at 10:31 AM

    Thanks for hosting Joanne- goodbye to February indeed!

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2022 at 9:50 AM

      I am counting the days until we get to change the clocks!

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  8. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenFebruary 24, 2022 at 11:55 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Joanne! It’s icy and freezing here in Texas and we can’t get out due to the conditions.

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2022 at 9:50 AM

      Luckily we are well equipped to deal with our miserable weather so we can still get out and about. I hope your weather returns to normal soon.

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  9. Amy JohnsonFebruary 24, 2022 at 4:25 PM

    I've always been happy February was a short month too. Thanks for the party!

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  10. Tea With JenniferFebruary 24, 2022 at 5:49 PM

    Thank you for hosting Joanne.
    Blessings,
    Jennifer

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleFebruary 24, 2022 at 8:05 PM

    It's warming up here nicely. But I remember those days living in Colorado. It was cold until June, haha.
    OXXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2022 at 9:51 AM

      That's often how it feels! Heck it was cold even on the 4th of July last year. We were bundled up in layers near the space heaters on the porch.

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  12. MarshaFebruary 24, 2022 at 11:22 PM

    As I'm reading your post, our windows are iced over...it's like looking through those glass block windows! Give me snow any time! And, thanks for the link party!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2022 at 9:52 AM

      Yeah I much prefer snow to ice; we got quite a bit of both yesterday and everything is pretty frozen this morning. Sounds like our roads are at least decent though.

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  13. Life Of 2 SnowbirdsFebruary 26, 2022 at 8:14 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring our post this week. What a nice surprise! I hope you find time to take a vacation to a warm part of the country. Florida is really warm right now and you know where to look to find somewhere wonderful to camp :)

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2022 at 9:53 AM

      You're welcome! I keep hinting to my husband that Florida would be nice right about now... too bad we have 3 kids with 3 different school schedules!

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