Encouraging Hearts and Home: Thinking of Spring!

Warmer, sunnier days, the changing of our clocks, the buds on the trees... I am seeing signs of spring everywhere and I just can not stop thinking of spring!  Today's featured posts all made me think of spring.

And Now, 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:



 
Some of my favorites from last week:



Spring Watercolor Printable by Comfort Spring



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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Linking Up With: A Morning Cup of Joe,




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  1. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 12, 2020 at 7:57 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting!! I hope you have a great weekend!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. Joanne March 12, 2020 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you. I'm so glad you stopped by and linked up with us.

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  2. Julie's Creative LifestyleMarch 12, 2020 at 10:09 AM

    Thanks for hosting the fun and enjoy the rest of the week and weekend.

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  3. Dee | GrammysGrid.comMarch 12, 2020 at 12:43 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up today with my UNLIMITED MONTHLY LINK PARTY 10, open March 1 to 26 and my BOTTLE – 65 WORDS WRITING PROMPT LINKUP, open March 10 to 20. Won't you join me?

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  4. MariaMarch 12, 2020 at 12:54 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my organizing post and for hosting the party! Have a fabulous weekend

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    1. Joanne March 12, 2020 at 4:43 PM

      You're welcome! Thanks for joining with us again today.

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  5. Joanne March 12, 2020 at 4:42 PM

    They sound so delicious! We love egg salad sandwiches and hard boiled eggs.

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  6. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 12, 2020 at 5:32 PM

    That's for hosting! I linked up a few iconic mining towns in Colorado

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    1. Joanne March 13, 2020 at 5:13 AM

      That sounds so neat! Thank you for joining us.

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  7. Amy JohnsonMarch 12, 2020 at 6:53 PM

    Thanks for the party! Love that bee card!

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  8. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 13, 2020 at 12:18 AM

    Thank you for hosting. Very happy to join your party for the first time.
    The bee card it's so cute.
    Keep safe.
    Fabby

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