Encouraging Hearts and Home: Hello, April!

I feel like I blinked and the first 1/4 of our year just flew right by!  Since those first three months of the year often feel like they drag so slowly I'm not complaining.  I am excited to see April vacation and the end of the school year on the horizon.  I'm excited to see more sun and warm days in our forecast and to get started cleaning out the garden and seeing new flowers pop up. 

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!



Some of my favorites from last week:

Meal Bloopers and Mess Ups by Home with Grace and Joy









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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  1. HollyApril 6, 2023 at 7:22 AM

    Bring on all of the spring fun!

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  2. Julie's Creative LifestyleApril 6, 2023 at 8:14 AM

    I can't wait for spring weather Joanne. Have a happy Easter.

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenApril 6, 2023 at 8:24 AM

    Thank you for your party, Joanne, and Happy Easter!

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  4. Amy JohnsonApril 6, 2023 at 8:42 AM

    It looks like warmer weather will finally reach Wisconsin this weekend!

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    1. Joanne April 10, 2023 at 6:04 AM

      We had some nice warm weather for a few days, then it got real cold and windy again, and now it's supposed to be near 90 by this weekend!

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  5. Donna ReidlandApril 6, 2023 at 11:17 AM

    I know what you mean about the first 3 month flying by. In fact, every year seems to go faster than the one before. Thanks for hosting again this week. Easter blessings.

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    1. Joanne April 10, 2023 at 6:05 AM

      Yes! They really do seem to fly by faster and faster.

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  6. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 6, 2023 at 11:23 AM

    The older I get the faster time seems to pass by. Enjoy every moment! Thanks for hosting, Joanne!

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  7. MarshaApril 7, 2023 at 12:07 AM

    My eye was definitely caught by the yarn! But, it's sock yarn, and I have yet to knit a single sock! Lovely ideas!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne April 10, 2023 at 6:06 AM

      I've never knit anything! But I have tried a time or two.. luckily my mom knits and both my sister crochet so I can usually finagle someone to make me something if I REALLY want it.

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  8. csuhpat1April 9, 2023 at 9:53 PM

    Thanks for hosting and I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter.

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    1. Joanne April 10, 2023 at 6:06 AM

      Thank you! I hope you had a wonderful Easter as well.

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