Encouraging Hearts and Home: Feeling Blue?

I try each week to pick a "theme" for my features from last week's party and some weeks it is so much harder to do than others.  This week we had a few blue posts that caught my eye; probably because blue is my favorite color!  I hope you enjoy. 

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!



Some of my favorites from last week:








Blueberry Pie Bars by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box



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. Tea With JenniferMay 18, 2023 at 5:38 AM

    Love the blue theme ☺️

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2023 at 7:42 PM

      Aw, thanks! Sometimes it's a real struggle to find a theme.

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  2. Amy JohnsonMay 18, 2023 at 7:02 AM

    Oh, I can't wait to eat all-things-blueberry when it's blueberry picking time!

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  3. Lisa notes...May 18, 2023 at 7:56 AM

    The blue theme is pleasing to my eyes this morning! Thanks for hosting.

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  4. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM

    Those blueberry bars look so tasty!! Thanks for hosting, Joanne, and you look super cute in that pretty dress!

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  5. Cindy's On-Line Recipe BoxMay 18, 2023 at 9:41 AM

    THANK YOU for featuring my Blueberry Pie Bars! Love the blue theme too. And, thank you too for bringing us this wonderful linky party each week.

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  6. Donna ReidlandMay 18, 2023 at 10:16 AM

    I can see why those blueberry pie bars caught your eye. They look delicious. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful day!

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2023 at 7:43 PM

      Don't they?! I can't wait to make them this summer.

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  7. Julie's Creative LifestyleMay 18, 2023 at 11:26 AM

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

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  8. Sally in St PaulMay 18, 2023 at 1:40 PM

    Thanks for the feature! It's just a week of feeling blue (in a good way, though).

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 18, 2023 at 4:20 PM

    Nice theme and features! Hope you had a very happy Mother's Day!

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    1. Joanne May 21, 2023 at 7:44 PM

      Thank you! I had a wonderful Mother's Day.

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  10. csuhpat1May 21, 2023 at 8:29 PM

    Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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    1. Joanne May 22, 2023 at 5:42 AM

      Thank you! Wishing you a wonderful week as well.

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