Encouraging Hearts and Home-- First Week of April

April is here and I know that means spring-like weather will soon be here to stay!  We have been out hiking and walking for just about an hour every single day and while a few "new" muscles are sore it's great to be out in the fresh air.

Welcome to Encouraging

Hearts & Home!



The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers

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!
Linda at Apron Strings & Other Things
Amy at A Nest in the Rocks
***Each week, our co-hosts will each choose our favorite links, along with the most clicked link, and pin them to our Encouraging Hearts & Home Pinterest board. 


The most clicked post from last week's Blog Hop:




A few of my favorites included:



The Chocolate Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark from Wondermom Wannabe looks delicious (and healthy!)


I was so excited to learn How to Dye Lace Easter Eggs by Celebrating Everyday Life; we try to decorate our eggs a different way each year.  









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