Encouraging Hearts and Home: Happy First Week of May!

As I write up this post (on Sunday!) I'm crossing my fingers that all will go off without a hitch for this week's link up.  I know Linda has been struggling with getting the Inzlink website/codes working properly and I think it's fair to say we're all feeling a bit frustrated.  I'm so thankful for all of you that are hanging in there and haven't given up on us!  

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!



The post with the most views from last week's party:

Chicken Tortilla Bake from Of the Hearth




Some of MY favorites from last week:
Fluffernutter Cookies Recipe by Drugstore Divas



Chicken Alfredo Roll-Ups by Homemade on a Weeknight 



No Knead Cinnamon Rolls by Kitty's Kozy Kitchen



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!


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Linking up with: Thinking Out Loud,



Comments

  1. Tea With JenniferMay 4, 2023 at 6:02 AM

    Thank you for hosting have a great week.

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  2. HollyMay 4, 2023 at 6:34 AM

    Oh my gosh those fluffernutter cookies- wow! I am going to definitely make those- glad the link up is working again!

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2023 at 6:53 AM

    Thanks for hosting! So good to see the link-up working.
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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    1. Joanne May 4, 2023 at 2:46 PM

      You're welcome! (It was such a relief to log on at 5:30 and see everything working without a hitch this week!).

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  4. Shannon @ Of The HearthMay 4, 2023 at 7:07 AM

    I'm honored that my Chicken Tortilla Bake was the most viewed last week. I always see so many yummy recipes here. In fact, those cinnamon rolls look great!
    Thanks for hosting!

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  5. Amy JohnsonMay 4, 2023 at 7:08 AM

    Yea for a working code this week! Oh, I know how frustrating those codes can be. The food this week looks amazing!

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    1. Joanne May 4, 2023 at 2:46 PM

      That's how I felt! LOL. It was such a relief.

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  6. Lisa notes...May 4, 2023 at 8:37 AM

    Glad that the linkup is working correctly for you this week! Technology is still hit-or-miss sometimes, regardless of what we do. :)

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    1. Joanne May 4, 2023 at 2:47 PM

      It really can be and it's so frustrating when it doesn't work just right and I have zero idea how to fix it.

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  7. Maria RineerMay 4, 2023 at 9:11 AM

    The chicken tortilla bake sounds good. I think I'll make that soon.

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    1. Joanne May 4, 2023 at 2:47 PM

      I was thinking my boys would like that too.

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  8. Julie's Creative LifestyleMay 4, 2023 at 9:20 AM

    I could go for a cinnamon roll right now with coffee. Joanne, I am glad the code is working this week. Have a nice weekend!

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    1. Joanne May 4, 2023 at 2:48 PM

      I could always go for a cinnamon roll; those are favorite breakfast treats.

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  9. Estelle ForrestMay 4, 2023 at 10:38 AM

    Thanks so much for including my Chicken Alfredo Roll-ups this week.

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  10. Donna ReidlandMay 4, 2023 at 11:30 AM

    What great features and those fluffer nutter cookies look amazing!

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  11. SlabsMay 4, 2023 at 12:09 PM

    Thank you for the linkup and the hard work to set it up. Much appreciated.

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    1. Joanne May 4, 2023 at 2:49 PM

      You're welcome! Thank you so much for joining us.

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  12. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 4, 2023 at 1:36 PM

    I’m so Honored to have my no knead cinnamon rolls as a feature today. Thank you so much Joanne, and for hosting you party for us, and hanging in there. Have a great rest of the week.

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  13. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 4, 2023 at 7:01 PM

    Joanne,
    Love the features this week! Those recipes looks so good and of course, I adore that sweet tea cup!!
    Thanks again for hosting this charming party every week! I know how much time goes into doing so and I want you to know that it I truly appreciate it!! I hope you have a great week!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Joanne May 4, 2023 at 8:21 PM

      Isn't that tea cup adorable? Kitty has such quite tea cups and teapots in her collection and I love that she showcases some piece each week with her recipes.

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  14. Maya KuzmanMay 5, 2023 at 8:46 AM

    I've been busy these past three months opening my yarn shop / studio, so I've been away from all the beautiful blogs I follow. I am slowly getting into my blog routine and will visit you more often! Wishing you a lovely weekend ahead Joanne!

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    1. Joanne May 5, 2023 at 1:42 PM

      That is so exciting.. and quite understandable why the blogging took a backseat!!

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  15. csuhpat1May 7, 2023 at 7:09 PM

    The cookies look so very good. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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    1. Joanne May 8, 2023 at 5:42 AM

      Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful week as well.

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