Encouraging Hearts and Home: Take Me Away..

I have that song (by Natasha) stuck in my head.. well, just the one line really.  And while scrolling through all of last week's posts I saw quite a few that had me itching to get away from it all.  This time of year my thoughts always turn to travel and adventure and while I am in the middle of planning a few already it never hurts to dream of even more! 



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!



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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. Amy JohnsonFebruary 23, 2023 at 7:30 AM

    Everyone sure seems to travel and go to warm places in February. We can't because we heat our house with wood and the house would freeze while we're gone. Bummer. Thanks for the party.

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2023 at 10:23 AM

      We can't either-- we used to but now that Alec is in school (and doesn't get any sort of February vacation) we just stay put.

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  2. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 23, 2023 at 10:34 AM

    Thank you for the feature, Joanne! It was nice to get away for a few days on our cruise and see flowers in winter. We just had more snow and cold the past few days. I love the song your post--a very true fantasy for many!

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenFebruary 23, 2023 at 3:53 PM

    Hi Joanne! Thanks so much for hosting and all the inspiration and your visits to my little blog. I need your email because that’s how I respond to comments. Could you share it with me sometime since you’re a no reply comment blogger?

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    1. Joanne February 26, 2023 at 10:24 AM

      I did email you-- let me know if you actually get it though!

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  4. Life Of 2 SnowbirdsFebruary 24, 2023 at 7:47 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring our post! Enjoy all your travels this year. I can't wait to read all about them!

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  5. Joanne February 26, 2023 at 10:23 AM

    You're welcome! Thank you so much for joining us each week, Debbie.

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