Encouraging Hearts and Home: Good-bye Summer

With the first official day of fall coming this weekend it's time for those of us in the north to say goodbye to summer.  I'm always both sad and happy to see it go.  I do love fall and all the fun and festive things it brings with it but I do miss the sun and warmth and heat.  I have no real theme for my features this week but I hope you'll enjoy them anyway!


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

Wrapping Up Our Trip to Riviera Maya by Our Life in a Click


Bits and Pieces From Here and There by The Marmelade Gypsy

The book of Lost Friends by A New Lens



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. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2023 at 5:53 AM

    This summer flew by! I can't believe it is over this week. Thanks for the party, my friend!

    Shelbee

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  2. HollySeptember 21, 2023 at 6:34 AM

    I am always so sad to see summer go! :( I do love fall, though, so thanks for helping me to focus on the positive!

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  3. EllibelleSeptember 21, 2023 at 8:32 AM

    I too love fall but always sad when summer comes to an end as it always makes me realize how fast time flies.
    Love that cat painting!

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  4. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 21, 2023 at 8:43 AM

    Joanne,
    I , on the other hand, are thrilled to see Summer go....It has never been my favorite Season even as a kid...Fall has always been my favorite so I love this time of the year...Because of my auto immune disease issues, I do worse physically in the Summer and so much better in the Fall and Winter...
    Thanks again for hosting this wonderful 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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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 21, 2023 at 8:45 AM

    Me again...I was wondering if you have an updated list of your co hosts so I could thank them for the party...I know a few that you have listed no longer host this party...
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Joanne September 25, 2023 at 6:38 AM

      I honestly don't know at this point who is still participating and who is not... I know we had huge hopes for updating everything but Linda (at Apron Strings and Other Things) who so kindly keeps everything running for us all has been having real issues with her computer and internet and has been struggling to get all the things done like she had hoped.

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  6. Amy JohnsonSeptember 21, 2023 at 9:18 AM

    Summer always goes by too quickly. Thanks for the party.

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    1. Joanne September 25, 2023 at 6:38 AM

      I feel like all the seasons, other than winter, tend to fly right by.

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  7. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 21, 2023 at 10:02 AM

    I’m happy to see the end of summer, Joanne! Hooray for Fall! Thanks so much for hosting. You look so cute in your southwest looking poncho!

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    1. Joanne September 25, 2023 at 6:39 AM

      LOL! I think if we had 100 degree days I'd feel the same way but thankfully our summers aren't nearly as scorching hot as they are down south.

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 21, 2023 at 12:14 PM

    Summer always goes by too fast and in our area fall goes by quickly too. I have to make sure to squeeze out a lot of fall fun before it's also gone. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week!

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  9. StephanieSeptember 22, 2023 at 11:10 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting. I'm excited for fall to arrive. I just wish winter over where I live, took a little longer to arrive. Have a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Joanne September 25, 2023 at 6:39 AM

      Yes! I feel the same way; I do like fall and it's so pretty but it seems like such a short season.

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  10. csuhpat1September 24, 2023 at 8:20 PM

    I am a big fan of fall. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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