Encouraging Hearts and Home- Feeling Blue

My favorite color has always been blue-- all shades of blue!  Last week a few of the posts stood out to me with their eye catching pictures and shades of blue. I hope you like them & they make you smile just like I did.

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:

Planning a Staycation in St. Louis by Apron Strings and Other Things



Some of my favorites from last week:
Let's Bee Happy by Whispers of the Heart


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. HollyJuly 2, 2020 at 6:34 AM

    Loved this- it is all about staycations and day trips for us this summer too and grateful for the extra family time!

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    1. Joanne July 3, 2020 at 8:21 AM

      I'm trying to plan a few day trips right now.

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  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 2, 2020 at 7:55 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting each week!! Stay safe, healthy, happy!!
    Hugs,
    Deb


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  3. Julie's Creative LifestyleJuly 2, 2020 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks for hosting the fun. Have a nice week and a happy 4th of July!

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  4. Sparkles and LattesJuly 2, 2020 at 11:53 AM

    That is the cutest bee set up. I love it. And that muffin makes me hungry. I haven't had a good blueberry muffin in forever.

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  5. MarilynsTreatsJuly 2, 2020 at 8:40 PM

    Thank you for hosting! This is what I featured the week of 6-22 to 6-26 on my blog. On Tuesday was Grilled Shrimp and Scallops. Wednesday saw Crescent Veggie Pizza. Thursday was a Perfect Grilled Porterhouse Steak. And winding up this Week was a post on Grilling The Perfect Steak. Enjoy!

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    1. Joanne July 3, 2020 at 8:22 AM

      I bought scallops at the store yesterday and we're trying your recipe on Sunday.

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  6. Dee | Grammy's GridJuly 3, 2020 at 1:27 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up today with INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH A ROCK RENDITION OF “THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER” and I invite you to linkup at my THEMED LINKUP FOR ALL THINGS AMERICAN (RED, WHITE, AND BLUE), open until July 25.

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  7. TeediddlydeeJuly 3, 2020 at 4:59 AM

    Thank you for hosting this week! Today, I linked up # 88, Betsy’s Sweet Land of Liberty and # 89, DIY Easy Fabric Yo-Yos. I hope you have a safe and happy 4th of July!
    Hugs,
    Tee @ Teediddlydee

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    1. Joanne July 3, 2020 at 8:22 AM

      Thank you! Happy 4th of July to you too.

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