Encouraging Hearts and Home: So Happy It's Spring!

I am so happy that it's finally spring here in my corner of the world.  Of course I wish that meant our weather would magically be nice and warm and sunny but that's not necessarily the case.  It does give me hope that soon we'll be outside without winter gear and that I can start packing away more of my winter clothes and sprinkle in some lighter weight clothing.  Last week my eye was caught by quite a few cute crafts that I'm going to be featuring today. 

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

 

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Comments

  1. HollyMarch 23, 2023 at 6:25 AM

    You totally inspired me this week with your spring bucket list- so I did the same! :)

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  2. Amy JohnsonMarch 23, 2023 at 8:34 AM

    It's starting to warm up here too...in the 40's! woo hoo! :). Of course we still have snow on the ground, but it's melting. Thanks for the party.

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    1. Joanne March 25, 2023 at 9:43 AM

      We had a few days with temps in the 50's this week... but snow in the forecast so it's a not so fun swing of temps still going on; I just take heart that each time it warms up it seems to get a tiny bit warmer!

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 23, 2023 at 9:27 AM

    We started our Spring in Texas in the 30’s but now it’ll be in the 80’s!! Thanks for your party, Joanne. Happy Spring! 🌷🌷🌷

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    1. Joanne March 25, 2023 at 9:44 AM

      Wow! I thought we had some big swings in temperatures going on but you've got us beat.

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  4. Julie's Creative LifestyleMarch 23, 2023 at 9:57 AM

    I'm hoping for warmer weather and lighter clothing too.

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    1. Joanne March 25, 2023 at 9:44 AM

      Yes! I keep looking at those pretty blouses and want to wear them so bad but I'd be so cold (or completely cover them up with sweatshirts and sweaters.

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  5. Niky | The House on SilveradoMarch 23, 2023 at 11:22 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting, Joanne! Happy Day!

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  6. Donna ReidlandMarch 23, 2023 at 1:26 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. It's so much fun to see all the recipes and spring decorating ideas!

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  7. Debbie-DabbleMarch 23, 2023 at 4:56 PM

    OMG! I forgot to thank you for the feature!! I was so thrilled to see that you featured my "Bunny Butts'! LOL! I will give you a Shout out on FB and in my next post!!! Thanks again!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  8. NancyMarch 24, 2023 at 3:52 AM

    It's going to freeze again here, pffff, I'm tired of it.

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    1. Joanne March 25, 2023 at 9:46 AM

      Oh I know! I fee like winter had it's chance and now that it's spring the snowy/cold weather just needs to give up and go away. :)

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  9. csuhpat1March 26, 2023 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks for hosting this great party. Winter is not done with us here in Northern California yet. Have a wonderful Monday.

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    1. Joanne March 27, 2023 at 3:47 PM

      You're welcome! We've had nice weather recently but I've learned that we can never be too sure when winter is really over as we've had snow in April and even into May before!

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