Encouraging Hearts and Home-- Happy August!

We are trying to enjoy our last few weeks of summer still while preparing for the start of school. I still am not sure what that will look for us but we are pretty excited to see what changes having a "real" school schedule will bring.  


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:

Unpaper Towels DIY By Hello Sewing









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: Thinking Out Loud, 



Comments

  1. HollyAugust 6, 2020 at 6:56 AM

    That eggplant is right up my alley- looks delish!

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  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 6, 2020 at 7:11 AM

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

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  3. Julie's Creative LifestyleAugust 6, 2020 at 9:27 AM

    Thanks for hosting and have a nice weekend!

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  4. Amy JohnsonAugust 6, 2020 at 10:12 AM

    Oh, thank you so much for the feature! I so appreciate it! And thanks for the link up too.

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  5. Southern SunflowersAugust 6, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    I'm hanging on to summer with my painted beach sign #27. Enjoy the rest of your week!

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  6. Nancy 's Fashion StyleAugust 6, 2020 at 12:25 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  7. Sparkles and LattesAugust 6, 2020 at 1:26 PM

    That grilled Italian eggplant looks amazing!!!

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    1. Joanne August 8, 2020 at 8:53 AM

      Doesn't it? I'm putting eggplant on my grocery list so I can try it.

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  8. RajAugust 7, 2020 at 11:12 PM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

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  9. Joanne August 8, 2020 at 8:52 AM

    Yummy!!

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  10. RajAugust 8, 2020 at 1:23 PM

    Very nice. I like

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