Encouraging Hearts and Home: How is it Already August?

We have been having such a fun and busy summer and I am not ready for it to end!  And yet my features today all remind me of kids-- back to school time, bringing up some fond homeschooling memories, and squeezing in that last little bit of summer fun. 




A few of my favorites from last week's party:

Back to School Countdown by Our Tiny Nest


11 Skills for Kids to Learn While Grocery Shopping by Of the Hearth 



Amazon Finds Pool Party Edition by A Homemakers Heart



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!


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. Tea With JenniferAugust 3, 2023 at 6:17 AM

    Thank you for hosting Joanne 🙂

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  2. NicolleAugust 3, 2023 at 6:27 AM

    Ahhh thank you so much for featuring my back to school countdown! I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week!

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    1. Joanne August 4, 2023 at 9:10 AM

      You're welcome! That is such an adorable idea.

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  3. ShannonAugust 3, 2023 at 7:26 AM

    I have no idea how it is August already! The summer has passed so quickly.
    Thanks so much for featuring my post on skills kids can learn while grocery shopping!

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  4. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 3, 2023 at 8:18 AM

    Good morning, Joanne! Thanks for hosting your party and have a great week!

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  5. Holly Breton @ Pink LadyAugust 3, 2023 at 8:26 AM

    I know we are trying to soak up every piece of summer but can't help getting inspired by the Back to School ads and posts. Love that first one you linked up- the pencil garland is adorable!

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    1. Joanne August 4, 2023 at 9:11 AM

      Isn't that so cute?! I would absolutely have done that when my boys were younger.

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  6. StacyAugust 3, 2023 at 8:45 AM

    Thanks for the feature friend! I'm super excited about the back to school and fall posts that will hopefully be shared this week! I'm so ready for fall haha! Thank you again, love following your blog :)

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  7. Perfectly Imperfect - Life with LyndseyAugust 3, 2023 at 9:03 AM

    Thank you for hosting!

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  8. SlabsAugust 3, 2023 at 1:04 PM

    Thank so much for hosting and having us over.
    It's still summer here with us, and another month of school vacation.

    I linked up this week with = 38+39.
    If you have not joined us as yet at SSPS do come and share your awesome post/s with us
    You will find the linkup information under BLOGGING: https: // esmesalon . com / tag / seniorsalonpitstop (no spaces) We hope to meet you there virtually.

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  9. Nancy 's Fashion StyleAugust 3, 2023 at 1:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting and enjoy your evening!

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  10. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 3, 2023 at 1:45 PM

    I'm not ready for summer to end, either, although "back to school" begins here soon.

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    1. Joanne August 4, 2023 at 9:12 AM

      We don't start until the 31st this year so I'm loving that we have nearly a full month left.

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  11. Sally in St PaulAugust 3, 2023 at 2:17 PM

    It absolutely, positively cannot be August already! UGH! The summer is flying by too fast.

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    1. Joanne August 4, 2023 at 9:13 AM

      I really wish it would slow down just a bit. It's funny that summer always fly right by and winter just seems to drag on and on.

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  12. Create With JoyAugust 6, 2023 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks for hosting Joanne - enjoyed your lovely features! :-)

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  13. csuhpat1August 6, 2023 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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