Encouraging Hearts and Home: April Vacation Dreaming

With Alec participating in track and Ian having had a completely different spring break week we knew we wouldn't be going anywhere for our April vacation.  We still have a few weeks until Alec has some time off and I am looking so forward to sleeping in!  However, a few posts caught my eye from last week's party and has me dreaming of travels.  I hope you enjoy the features!

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!



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Some of my favorites from last week:

Tea on the 77th Floor by Tea With Jennifer



Charleston in the Spring Part 1 by A Day of Small Things



Ken Caryl Ranch's Historic Barn by Mille Fiori Favoriti



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Comments

  1. Handmade in IsraelApril 7, 2022 at 5:38 AM

    You shared some beautiful views. I love the coloured buildings in Charleston!

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    1. Joanne April 8, 2022 at 4:33 PM

      We saw those in person when we went to Charleston and they are just as pretty! It really is a wonderful colorful town.

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  2. HollyApril 7, 2022 at 6:04 AM

    Loved reading this- linked up one of our older spring break trips- still a fave

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  3. Shelbee on the EdgeApril 7, 2022 at 6:18 AM

    Your featured posts are wonderful! I have been dreaming of travel now that spring is finally here. I can feel my energy finally returning and I want to go see all the things! We are going to Pennsylvania this weekend to visit friends so I guess that counts as travel! Thanks for hosting, my friend!

    Shelbee

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  4. Michele MorinApril 7, 2022 at 7:04 AM

    Fun features!
    Thanks for being here!

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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 7, 2022 at 8:04 AM

    Joanne,
    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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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 7, 2022 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks so much for your faithful party, Joanne. May you have a happy rest of the week.

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  7. Julie's Creative LifestyleApril 7, 2022 at 9:45 AM

    I hope you have a nice day and weekend Joanne. :)

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    1. Joanne April 8, 2022 at 4:36 PM

      Thank you, Julie! Wishing you a wonderful weekend as well.

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  8. EllibelleApril 7, 2022 at 9:52 AM

    These are such great features this week! I had the chance to visit Charleston once in the summer and really want to visit in Spring! Such a beautiful city!
    Thanks for the linkup!

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    1. Joanne April 8, 2022 at 4:38 PM

      We went once in the summer too and wanted to go back in either the fall or spring too so we could explore more when it wasn't super hot and muggy.

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 7, 2022 at 2:28 PM

    Thank you for featuring my post about the 100 plus year old barn in our neighborhood, Joanne! Our historical society worked hard to get it placed on the National Register of Historic Places and I hope it lasts and is utilized for many more hundreds of years.

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  10. Kim CarberryApril 7, 2022 at 3:04 PM

    I hope you enjoy sleeping in when Alec has time time off.
    What fantastic posts. x

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  11. MarshaApril 7, 2022 at 4:42 PM

    It is cold and rainy here so getting away to somewhere warm would be a nice change even if I don't have Spring Breaks anymore!!

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    1. Joanne April 8, 2022 at 4:46 PM

      Yeah, it's still pretty cold and rainy here too. I keep dreaming of palm trees...

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  12. Amy JohnsonApril 7, 2022 at 5:25 PM

    thanks for the party.

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  13. Jodie's Touch of StyleApril 7, 2022 at 5:55 PM

    We don't usually go anywhere for spring break because it's absolutely beautiful here. Does it count if we go to the Botanic Gardens, haha.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Joanne April 8, 2022 at 4:47 PM

      I think day trips count if your weather is wonderful!

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  14. Tea With JenniferApril 7, 2022 at 6:24 PM

    That was a lovely surprise to see my post 'Tea on the 77th floor' featured above.
    Thank you! ��
    Jennifer

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  15. Niky | The House on SilveradoApril 7, 2022 at 6:27 PM

    Love the beautiful travel features. I have cabin fever so bad!

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  16. Donna ReidlandApril 7, 2022 at 7:16 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

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  17. ValApril 8, 2022 at 2:02 AM

    I love those colorful Charleston buildings!

    Thanks for sharing :-)

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  18. Sparkles and LattesApril 8, 2022 at 1:52 PM

    I am definitely dreaming about vacation too!

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