Encouraging Hearts and Home: Any Travel Plans?

I had my entire blog post written and then somehow deleted it all just as Blogger was helpfully autosaving it for me... so I had to write the whole thing over again!  Anyway.... I spent all of last week trying to nail down some new travel plans for the family so I was really struck by a lot of the travel posts that were shared with us. I decided to feature them this week on the blog and I hope you like them as much as I did.  

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:

Our Easter Weekend by Amy's Creative Pursuits



Some of my favorites from last week:



Shenandoah National Park, Day 2: Dark Hollow Falls, Rose River Falls, and Lewis Falls by Amy's Creative Pursuits (typically I wouldn't feature the same blog twice but I had this picked out before the most clicked!)
 

Verona: Italy's City of Love by Pots and Planes 



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 IsraelMay 12, 2022 at 5:22 AM

    Funnily enough I have shared a travel post this week :) I will check out the ones you have featured.
    Sorry your post was deleted. I hate it when those things happen :(

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2022 at 8:13 PM

      I will definitely read it; I love travel posts.

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  2. HollyMay 12, 2022 at 6:31 AM

    Oh I love this theme! Getting inspired for the summer :)

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  3. Amy JohnsonMay 12, 2022 at 7:32 AM

    Wow! My Easter weekend post got most clicked? That's unusual. Thanks for picking my travel post too. Sorry your entire post got deleted. That's a bummer. Thanks for the party.

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  4. Andrea NineMay 12, 2022 at 7:51 AM

    I have had that happen before with blogger and it’s so frustrating! These are sweet posts and I hope you have the best day!

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2022 at 8:15 PM

      I just couldn't believe it happened in the blink of eye! BUT if it had to happen to any post this is actually one of the quickest ones I write all week.

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  5. Julie's Creative LifestyleMay 12, 2022 at 8:43 AM

    I also have had that happen to me with blogger and yes, very frustrating! I love you theme this week for travel. I hope you have a nice end of the week.

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  6. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 12, 2022 at 9:33 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party each and every week!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links and choosing Features!!! Thank You!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  7. Kim CarberryMay 12, 2022 at 10:26 AM

    This is the time of year when people are planning trips. We are in the process of planning a night away too.
    What a great collection of posts x

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2022 at 8:16 PM

      I'm already starting to think ahead to next year's travel plans... I feel like I am always thinking of vacation destinations.

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  8. Cindy @ Seasonal & Holiday Recipe ExchangeMay 12, 2022 at 11:01 AM

    We go to El Dorado Casitas Royale (halfway between Cancun & Tulum) 3x a year. It's ultra luxurious & pampering ~ an all-inclusive w/14 restaurants (trendy, Michelin star restaurants). It's adults only ~ but steps away from Generations (the family resort). Our daughter, SIL & 2 grandsons meet us there during our summer trip (they're in Generations & we're in Casitas). This is a MUST CHECK IT OUT! Feel free to contact me & I can get member benefits for you, if you want to go

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2022 at 8:17 PM

      That sounds lovely; sadly my husband does not believe in vacationing outside the U.S.

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  9. Michele MorinMay 12, 2022 at 12:57 PM

    Hope your travel plans materialize!

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2022 at 8:17 PM

      Thanks! I do too. I don't think I could plan this trip yet again (it's a replan of our Disney/Universal trip from 2020).

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  10. Tea With JenniferMay 12, 2022 at 6:27 PM

    I hope you get to enjoy traveling again.
    Blessings,
    Jennifer

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  11. Sparkles and LattesMay 12, 2022 at 7:21 PM

    Lindsay's Disney trip was a favorite of mine too. I sooo want to travel right now and can't wait for a vacation.

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  12. Jodie's Touch of StyleMay 12, 2022 at 7:28 PM

    Gosh, the deleting thing. That's the worst feeling. We are off to Tucson for the weekend, and hopefully we are travelling more this summer.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  13. AnonymousMay 13, 2022 at 6:24 AM

    Lots of great travel ideas featured this week, my friend! And what an awful thing that you accidentally deleted the whole post. It’s a Mercury retrograde thing, I think! Haha. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

    Shelbee

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    1. Joanne May 13, 2022 at 8:21 PM

      LOL. At least I only deleted 1 post I guess.

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  14. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMay 13, 2022 at 8:50 AM

    Aw, thank you so much for the shoutout! I always love reading other people's Disney recaps, too!

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  15. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 13, 2022 at 8:59 AM

    Sometimes blogging can be so frustrating! What fun travel features, Joanne! Thanks for hosting and happy travel planning!

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  16. MichelleMay 14, 2022 at 10:25 AM

    I hate when I lose a whole post! Yikes. But thanks for the party!

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