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Planning a 4th of July celebration? Here is a simply delicious dessert to serve: Fireworks Ice Cream Brownies made by Our Tiny Nest. Yummy!

Upside Down Cake Collection

This gorgeous Plum Thyme Upside Down Cake is GLUTEN FREE and one of a collection of upside down cakes shared by Wedding Soiree Blog. Isn’t it beautiful?

USA Baseball Caps

Welcome Home Patriotic Flag Cake

Seasonal Holiday Recipe Exchange shared this perfect Welcome Home American Flag Cake! You can see the flag as you cut through the cake. Very creative, and delicious!

I really like this 3-in one firepit, grill, table. What a great idea!

4th of July Charcuterie Board

Now this is a delicious decoration that no one wants to be the first one to eat! It is so perfect and you know what will happen as you pick it apart! So take a picture of your work-of-art, then DIG IN!!! The 4th of July Charcuterie Board is made by Rosebakes!

Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

Well, it’s not “patriotic” but this Buffalo Chicken Pizza by Homemade on a Weeknight will certainly bring smiles to the faces of those who come to celebrate the 4th of July with you. It will leave them hoping you will invite them to come back again NEXT year!

This party is published on 4 different blogs so, bloggers, the posts you share get lots of exposure! Many thanks to our hosting blogs for giving us all this opportunity every week!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Invite your friends to join the fun??? Just share our party link on your social media. And all of our hosts say “thank you” for spreading the news!

This is a really great vacuum cleaner with lots of “bells & whistles!”

(No real bells or whistles … just very useful features to make cleaning so much easier!)

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Poolside Charcuterie Board Recipe

Kicking off our summer celebration with this Poolside Charcuterie Board Recipe from 3 Boys and a Dog. It is simple and versatile, making it a go-to option for summer fun. It’s packed with fresh fruits, savory meats, and crunchy snacks that cater to every craving. The beauty of this board lies in how easily it can be customized to suit both kids and adults, ensuring there’s something for everyone

Homemade Peach Ice Cream

This homemade peach ice cream from Recipes Simple combines fresh, sweet peaches with creamy whipped ingredients for a delicious summer treat. With just four simple ingredients and no ice cream maker necessary, you can create a smooth, fruity dessert everyone will love.

Ice Cream Maker Machine 12-in-1, Full Automatic Stainless Steel Homemade Ice Cream Maker for Sorbet, Milkshake, Frozen Yogurt & More, Easy to Clean Ice Cream Machine, (3) Family-Sized Tubs

Homemade Lotion Bars Recipe

Ann’s Entitled Life share a DIY lotion bars recipe. A great homemade beauty project. If you are like me and get dry skin at times, these lotion bars are very helpful for keeping your skin moisturized. Made with natural ingredients, these solid lotion bars are great gifts or an easy way to help your dry hands or your entire body!

Start Your Garden This Weekend: Easy Vegetables to Grow (Even for Beginners!).

Looking for easy vegetables to grow even for beginners? Start your garden this weekend and discover how simple and rewarding it can be to grow your own food. From juicy tomatoes to crisp zucchini, a few basic plants are all you need to enjoy fresh, homegrown flavor all season long. This blog post from Walking On Sunshine will walk you through how to get started, which veggies are best for first-time gardeners—and includes a FREE printable chart to help you plan your garden with confidence.

BBQ Side Dishes

It is BBQ season! Honey Bear and Sydney Beans shares childhood memories growing up in Winnipeg, where you just waited for the May long weekend because you knew BBQ hotdog, hamburgers, and ribs were in the near future! Well, Ninja has always been the GrillMaster and I have always been about the BBQ side dishes. These are 3 side dishes that are familiar but with little different twists that make these basic side dishes become AMAZING BBQ Side Dishes!

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Did you know we have a Pinterest Board where all features are saved to? Save our pins to your own board for your future reference, easy peasy! Thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares!

Spring Chef magnetic measuring spoons & cups with leveler.

Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade! This party is published on 4 different blogs so, bloggers, the posts you share get lots of exposure! Many thanks to our hosting blogs for giving us all this opportunity every week! Linda @ A Labour of Life Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party!

Do you have a favorite vacuum cleaner that you can’t do without?

Took me a long time to find mine. Before that wonderful day, my vacuums were a source of frustration and disappointment. Then my sister-in-law loaned me her new vacuum and I was in love! That was 8 years ago and I still love it as much as I did then. Quick Read=> why I still love my pet hair vacuum! Or just go see it (the newer version) here, with lights! (I’d have this new one myself but my original is so great that it still cleans like it’s brand new! I’m devoted to it.)

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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Springtime is a great time for a blog party. Ideas abound in the garden, the kitchen, for spring clean up (organizing enthusiasts LOVE spring) plus special celebrations – such as Mother’s Day Sunday May 11th – fashion, new décor, crafty crafting and more!

Check out this week’s great ideas. But, first, do take a close look at this week’s featured posts.

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Featured Posts

Cottage Cheese Chips with Everything Seasoning from Fresh Vintage by Lisa

Trim Healthy Mama Plan: The Easy-Does-It Approach to Vibrant Health and a Slim Waistline

Vintage Birdcage Spring Vignette by Common Ground

Best Bread Pudding Recipe from Home With Grace and Joy

Apple Pie Cookies from Me and My INKlings

Cheeseburger Taco Recipe from Wedding Soiree Blog

Carton Museum – Ma’ayan Tzvi – Handmade in Israel

Storage with STYLE! (the top opens!)

Storage ottomans & benches

Meet The Hosts

Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Penny – PENNY’S PASSION | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Sinea – DUCKS ‘N A ROW | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X
Tammy – MY LIFE ABUNDANT | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE
Denise – THIS IS MY EVERYBODY | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE

Let’s get this party started!

Please follow all hosts on AT LEAST 1 of their social channels.
Add as many family-friendly posts as you would like to. NO Etsy shops, adult sites, or blog parties, please.
Visit others. Caring is sharing. Like, comment, and pin posts.
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Spring cleaning at its best!

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It’s a new week and a new blog party for your enjoyment. Now that fall is underway, the ideas for autumn home decor, tummy warming meals, party planning, fall fashions and more abound. You are going to like what you see! So let’s get started with this week’s feature and then on to our party!

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Featured Posts

Adorable DIY Fall Decor Ideas from My Life Abundant

Autumn Home Tour from Common Ground

FEXIA Boho Table Runner for Home Decor with Tassels 72 Inches Long Farmhouse Rustic Table Runner Cream & Brown Macrame Burlap Fall Table Decoration for Living Room Bridal Shower (12×72 Inches)

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole from Walking On Sunshine

Let’s get this party started!

MEET THE HOSTS

Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Penny – PENNY’S PASSION | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Sinea – DUCKS ‘N A ROW | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X
Tammy – MY LIFE ABUNDANT | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE
Denise – THIS IS MY EVERYBODY | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE

Please TWEET – X??- our party.♥
Add as many of your family-friendly posts as you would like. No Etsy shops, adult sites or blog parties, please.
Visit others. Let them know you’ve been there!
NOTE: party entries appear in REVERSE. e. the most recent entry goes to the top! That way all of our guests will have a chance to be seen no matter when they arrive.
Please refrain from clicking on your own posts. We appreciate your enthusiasm but, instead, what you can do is promote the party on your social media and in your emails. Invite others to come by and visit our party! If everyone does that, WOW! Thanks! ♥

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Shark vacuums are really great for cleaning up pet hair (and people hair, too!)

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 549- Linda here from A Labour of Life and this is week 2 of my hosting the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party for September. We are almost at the end of the Summer and that means, Pumpkin Spice and everything nice.

It’s crazy, September use to signal the end of the season but the last several years it has been a bit on the drier side and very warm, so beautiful as we begin to welcome fall. What’s your September weather like where you are? It’s time to get to this week’s party – simply scroll down to see all the posts that have been linked up by our participating bloggers!

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Fall Tablescape

It will surprise none of you that have been linking up for a while that my first feature is a beautiful Fall Tablescape. The Painted Apron has shared a lovely start of Fall table featuring Sunflowers and black checks. I need to try something similar

Cozy Scents

Next up from Out in My Nest is this aromatic simmer pot. This is the coziest fall simmer pot to make your home smell so good and feel warm. We are heading into fall and cozy season. One of my favorite things to do is simmer a nice simmer pot and make the house smell amazing. This one reminds me of coffee cake or like you are sitting in a cozy coffee house with Rory Gilmore in your favorite cable knit sweater.

“Calling bell” on Amazon!

The School Bell Rings Decor

A Day of Small Things has incorporated Back to School into her Fall decor and I love it. You can feel fall creeping in around the edges and my back to school decor always sets the tone beautifully.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

How delicious does this a slice of warm banana bread from Ducks in a Row sound? Imagine coming home from school or work to the wonderful scent of banana bread in the air. The only thing better is if it is chocolate chip walnut banana bread! Now, that is a treat! This recipe is simple to make. You will love it!

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes

And finally a SIDE feature, How delicious do these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies from Rose Bakes look?Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes are easy, cheesy, and delicious! I absolutely love how much time I save by making these cheesy potatoes in my pressure cooker! They are the perfect side dish with layers of potatoes, a creamy sauce, and your favorite seasonings!

Let’s link up

We want to thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares! Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! And “thank you” to all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade party! Linda @ A Labour of Life Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess Mel @ Décor Craft Design Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.

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July is coming to a close but there is still time for one more party for my round is complete. This is Sinea from Ducks ‘n a Row and I have been hosting Happiness is Homemade throughout the month. Have you been enjoying it? We are always amazed at the talent and ingenuity of our guests. If you are new to our party, take a look around. If you like what you see, be sure to mark your calendars to come back every week. Our party starts on Sundays and stays open till Friday!

The features we have this week from our last party are extraordinary. As always, it was a challenge to pick just four to put in the spotlight. I do think you will like what I found. Enjoy!

Oh, this cake looks yummy. This decadent Instant Pot Layered Chocolate Cake is the creation of Fat Dad Foodie.

This Mason Jar Teacher Gift with free printable, from Hunny I’m Home DIY, reminds us that back to school time is near. Teachers are always so surprised and encouraged when someone thinks to start the year out with a thoughtful gift. This would be a great one to do!

What a delightful summertime recipe idea: Marinated Cherry Tomatoes – by Recipes Simple. I love that it can be served in a bowl, on toast or any way that strikes your fancy.

Jennifer Adams of Studio 27 brilliantly used vintage curtains to reupholster her patio chairs. She tells us how to do it in her post ” Reupholstered Patio Chairs With Vintage Curtains.“ They do look great!

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LifeSmart Garden Hose Storage Holder Pot with Lid Antique Green | Expandable Water Hose Container 12 x 16 inches Hold up To 100 ft Outdoor or Indoor Use

This is a pretty way to have your garden hose available for use!

ON TO THE PARTY!

Thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares! Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

Pet Hair Cleaning Issues? This is the BEST pet hair vacuum I have ever used.

Shark NV752 Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Upright Vacuum with HEPA Filter, Large Dust Cup Capacity, LED Headlights, Upholstery Tool, Perfect Pet Power Brush & Crevice Tool, Bordeaux

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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Join this week’s blog hop to find inspiration from dozens of bloggers for all things home and family including crafts, decor, DIY, fashion, recipes, fitness, gardening, travel, home improvement, and so much more!

Welcome to another week of the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! We are so glad that you are here.

Here you will find inspiration from dozens of bloggers including recipes, home DIY, gardening, decor, family fun, traveling, fitness, and so much more.

A friendly reminder to our guests that as a courtesy to the hosts, we ask that you follow every host on at least one social media channel.

If you are a blogger, then be sure to link up below. You may be our next feature!

Before we get this party started, let’s meet the hosts and check out this week’s featured favorites.

Meet the Hosts

Ahna – HAMMERS N HUGS | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Anne & AnnMarie – SIMPLY 2 MOMS | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Angela – THE SHORT ORDER COOK | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Cindy – SIMPLE STEPS FOR LIVING LIFE | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Emily – LeCULTIVATEUR | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Jana – HARVESTING HOME | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Kera – HAUTE HOUSE LOVE | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Penny – PENNY’S PASSION | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Sinea – DUCKS ‘N A ROW | FB | IG | PINTEREST | TWITTER
Tammy – MY LIFE ABUNDANT | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Tara – STILETTOS AND SHIPLAP | IG | PINTEREST

Top Viewed

How to Transform a Dollarstore Pumpkin in 5 Simple Steps

Very Popular

Pumpkin Overnight Oats with Maple Walnut Crumble

The Best Green Chile Chicken Enchilada Recipe!

Thrift Store Finds…..Late Summer

Editor’s Choice

Pumpkin Pecan Toffee Bars

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Sinea’s Featured Post of the Week

Gifts from the Sea by Regina

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Happiness is Homemade Link Party

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Welcome to Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #381 – this is my last hostessing gig for the month but I had a great time picking features, I hope you liked them too!

If you want to follow along my crazy journey of messy fails and tidy victories, look for me on Instagram or Facebook.

We are headed out camping with friends this weekend which we are very much looking forward to. I’ll let you know how all of the food goes! … Katie

This Week’s Features

The Best Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE (and I am a french fry expert, just sayin’) so here’s a recipe so you can make your own. Do you like to eat yours with honey OR maple syrup?

4th of July S’mores Bars

Did I mention that not only do I love sweet potato fries BUT I also love s’mores. It’s our camping dessert of choice! Check out this cute and easy recipe for 4th of July S’mores Bars from Crystal & Co. – totes adorable!

Flag Layer Cake

OMG this Flag Layer Cake for the 4th of July has me like WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?! I think I can make this, wish me luck! Click the link to check out the author’s other pictures of this patriotic masterpiece.

Creamy Butterscotch Meringue Pie

And since I didn’t think there was enough good being featured, this Creamy Butterscotch Meringue Pie had be absolutely DROOLING! I guess this is an older recipe (says the author) and I know that classics stick around for a reason.

*BONUS FEATURE*

Pineapple Coconut Popsicles

One more food feature – and this one is the super special BONUS feature – I love a cold frosty popsicle in the summer time. I even have a set of popsicle molds for making my own, so I’ll be trying this Coconut Pineapple Popsicle recipe next!

Thank you for joining us this week whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all of the inspirational shares!

Sinea’s Featured Pick(s) of the Week

This Silhouette Flower greeting card from Paper Seedlings is so pretty, display it on a stand!

Aren’t these DIY earrings perfect? The crocheted Lace Gia Earrings were made by Eye Love Knots and she offers a free pattern with it!

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Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit!

Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party!

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Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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I am utterly amazed at how quickly this year is moving along. The Spring holidays are behind us and, you won’t believe this, I was just notified from my tutoring job that we have an upcoming faculty meeting to plan for the 2021-2022 school year. How is that possible?

Well, one thing that has been very predictable is this party. It is a simple thing but would you believe we have gathered together every week online for over 400 weeks? I stopped counting a while ago but that is my best guess.

So, why do we continue to do it after over 7 years? First, we do it because it’s fun. We love to see what everyone has been up to! We also do it because, frankly, it brings traffic to our own blogs. It also builds traffic for our bloggers who share posts from week to week. We also have non-blogging guests who frequent our parties to get great ideas and pin them for later. Everyone enjoys it and everyone benefits ♥

So, we want you to know that we appreciate you stopping by each week and participating in the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Now, before we start this week’s main event, let’s take a look at our features from last week’s party.

Top Viewed Post

Oprah Winfrey’s Deviled Eggs

Very Popular

Our Farmhouse Spring Living Room

How to sew a simple top from a men’s button down shirt

Editor’s Pick

Raspberry-Almond Bars

Sinea’s Featured Pick of the Week

NEW pattern for knitting this adorable baby dress!

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400 Knitting Stitches Guide Book – makes a great gift! #AD

And, now, let’s get this party started! We would love it if you would invite your followers to join us. When you do, remember to use the hashtag #WWBlogHop!

DUCKS ‘N A ROW[Sinea] – FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER

ECLECTIC RED BARN[Beverly] – FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER

ENGINEER MOMMY [Jennifer] – FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER

LeCULTIVATEUR [Emily] – FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST

MY LIFE ABUNDANT [Tammy] – FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER

PENNY’S PASSION [Penny] – FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER

SIMPLE STEPS FOR LIVING LIFE [Cindy] – FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER

STILETTOS and SHIPLAP [Tara] – INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST

THE SNYDER FAMILY [Brittany] – INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST

THE SHORT ORDER COOK [Angela] – FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER

HAMMERS ‘N HUGS [Ahna] – FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST

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Please TWEET our party ♥

Add as many of your family-friendly posts as you would like to. No Etsy shops, adult sites, or blog parties, please.
Visit others. Let them know you stopped by!
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NOTE: party entries appear in REVERSE. i.e. the most recent entry goes to the top! That way all of our guests will have a really good chance to be seen no matter when they arrive.

Thanks! ♥

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