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Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #603

Welcome to the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #603!

I’m Bev from Eclectic Red Barn and it is my pleasure to host our party for September. We are still having some wonderful weather here in central Florida and we have been blessed so far with no hurricanes. Let’s hope that continues.

Our hosts may have changed over the years, but one thing still remains the same, our dedication to you – our readers – to bring you new and exciting content every week from your favorite bloggers. We hope you enjoy exploring our link party as much as we love hosting it for you!

This blog contains Amazon affiliate links.❤️

Miss the party last week? Click here to check it out!

This Week’s Features

Spicy Orange Shrimp with Broccoli

Looking for an easy and light dinner recipe, then this Spicy Orange Shrimp dinner, complete with your vegetables and starch together is an excellent choice.

Chinese Chicken

Our very own Sinea is providing a family favorite meal. Stir fry Chinese Chicken with mushrooms is a simple, savory stir fry recipe that the whole family will love!

Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie

The Lou Lou girls have given us this Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie Skillet recipe. Imagine everything you love about a classic chicken pot pie — creamy filling, tender chicken, colorful veggies, cozy herbs — but instead of a pastry crust, we crown it with a golden halo of crispy tater tots.

Easy, Delicious Ground Beef Meatballs

These ground meatballs made a delicious serving for 2 people. If you want more, double the ingredients. These meatballs were made gluten free by substituting gluten free panko breadcrumbs for the ones provided. Add any sauce that you like.

Slow Cooked Carnitas

Carnitas (Mexico’s version of pulled pork) recipe is perfect because it has minimal prep, very few actual ingredients and tastes just as good in a taco as it does fresh out of the skillet by itself.

I think I speak for all the hostess’ when I say how happy we are to provide this space for content creators and readers to share and enjoy. Please help us spread the word by sharing this party on your socials.

Let’s Get To The Party!

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!

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 6 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

Susan @ From The Bay To The Beach

Esme @ Esme Salon

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!

My absolutely favorite home appliance is my vacuum cleaner.

Why? Because it ended the nightmare of pet hair EVERYWHERE! My previous vacuums were not doing the job and it was getting very frustrating. Then, finally, I got a Shark and it solved everything! I am forever glad!

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Features

Butterfinger Balls Recipe

Tips for Bringing Fall to Your Front Porch

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Easy Fall Planter Ideas

Creamy Linguini and Meatballs

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

Pet Hair Vacuums are a wonderful help, aren’t they!

I sure love mine.

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Welcome to the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #602!

I’m Bev from Eclectic Red Barn and it is my pleasure to host our party for September. We are having some wonderful “fall” type weather here in central Florida. When it is in the mid 80’s that fall weather here. with that in mind, I choose some fall posts for you to explore.

Miss the party last week? Click here to check it out!

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This Week’s Features

Coffee Filter Pumpkins

You can do this craft at home, as a family, or at a school. It’s a quick and easy craft to include in an art center this fall. Making these Coffee Filter Pumpkins is a fun motor activity for preschool and kindergarten children that provides coloring, tracing, cutting and gluing practice.

Canning Ring Pumpkin

If you have some Canning Jar Ring Pumpkins, then this project is for you. The rings can be new or rusty. You can keep them plain or you can paint some of them to make your pumpkins what ever color you want.

Fall Farmhouse Printables

Making your own decor is a fun way to add a vintage look to your house without spending a ton of money, but there are simpler ways to add fall style to your house. With these free farmhouse fall printables, you can give your home an autumn look without spending a dime.

3 Pieces Metal Flowers Wall Arts – Rustic Farmhouse Style Décor Metal Wall Art Black Minimalist Flower Natural Themed Wall Decors for Home Bedroom Dining Room Housewarming

Fall Floral Display Using Glass Yogurt Jars

What a great use of glass Oui yogurt jars. She shows us how to decorate these Fall Floral Display Using Glass Yogurt Jarsusing mod podge, and acrylic paint. and will add faux flowers to each glass jar as well.

Easy Fall Framed Chalkboard Decoration

Steph shares with you a simple and quick way to decorate a Wooden Chalkboard Decoration. It’s a cute and useful accessory for jotting down to-do lists, reminders, or just doodling. It’s a great DIY project that can add a touch of warmth and coziness to your home decor.

Let’s Get To The Party!

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!

Kids and adults love sculpting with air dry clay! Fun!!!

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 6 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

Susan @ From The Bay To The Beach

Esme @ Esme Salon

My dog LOVES to be brushed with this nifty little “steam cleaning” pet brush!

Cats like it, too.

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Welcome to this week’s Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!

We are so glad you’re here! Enjoy our party and, if you are a blogger, we invite you to share your family-friendly posts, as well.

Creating a Charming New Cottage

Autumn Floral Wooden Box Project

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Leaves of Crimson Tablescape

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

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

Fall cleaning and 2 great products for any owner of a furbaby!

Excellent Pet Hair Vacuum

Amazing Steam Spa Brush your dog or cat will LOVE!

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Welcome to the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #601!

I’m Bev from Eclectic Red Barn and it is my pleasure to host our party for September. Thanks for sharing in our 600th party last week. We are now going for the next chapter and the next 600 parties. Wow, is possible?

Miss the party last week? Click here to check it out!

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This Week’s Features

Acorn Cookies – No Bake

These Acorn cookies are so easy to make, just unwrap the Kisses and attach the Kiss to one side of the cookies, Oreos, Chips Ahoy, Vanilla Wafers, with a dab of frosting * attach the chip to the other side of the cookie with a tiny dab of frosting. These can even be made with your kids.

Best seller CHILDREN’S BOOK

Fall Lantern Swag

Fall lanterns look beautiful when lit on a pathway (lantern walk), in a front hall, front porch, or on your porch steps. Sometimes it is tough to come up with porch decor ideas, but this simple fall project is great for an outdoor space. Depending on the lantern and flowers you choose, you can make it fit your decor.

Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

These homemade Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies sandwich cakes are so moist and delicious. They are so good you could skip the filling and still be happy, but you will want the frosting.

Lacy Maple Leaf Free Pattern

These Lacy Maple Leaves are so perfect for fall. She gives you several options for making them using different materials and different size crochet hooks. Make some as coasters, use in vignettes or make a pair of earrings.

Baked Iced Pumpkin Donuts

There is nothing like the smell of fresh donuts as they come out of the oven. These pumpkin donuts are baked, not fried, and then topped with a delicious icing and crushed walnuts. Perfect for fall! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these Baked Iced Pumpkin Donuts are sure to become a new family favorite.

Let’s Get To The Party!

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!

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 6 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

Susan @ From The Bay To The Beach

Esme @ Esme Salon

You know that I talk a lot about Pet Hair vacuums — I love them!

But, I just got this STEAMING PET BRUSH that is so, so awesome!

My dog, Bailey, loves hers. It is super quiet. You just hear a soft hissing because the water you added safely creates gentle steam. Then you luxuriously brush your pet and the fur it catches is released with a push of a button. It does not replace having a great vacuum but what a great dog or cat grooming tool!

Pet Hair Vacuum! 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

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Our Features

Back To School Snack Mix

Thumbalina!

Crescent Rolls with Cheese

Banana Dump Cake Recipe

Makes 5 kinds of specialty coffees – like the coffeeshops only at home (or office!)

Thrift Store Painting Find!

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

My favorite home-tool is my PET HAIR Vacuum, by far!

Happiness is Homemade Party #600

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Welcome to the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #600!

WHAT A MILESTONE THIS IS!!!

I’m Katie from Love My Messy Messy Mess and it is my absolute pleasure to host our #600 blog hop as my last party for the month of August.

Looking back, I realized that I have been a hostess since 2015 – THAT IS 10 YEARS! I didn’t even realize how long I had been participating. Not to mention I didn’t even join at the very beginning of the party’s creation, so this party has been going on for a LONG TIME! It looks like I started with party #88 – holy cow!

We’ve had many incredible hostesses over the years and I am proud to say that both myself, Sinea from Ducks ‘n a Row and Linda of A Labour of Life are the longest standing original hostesses – thank you ladies for your time and care! Beverly from Eclectic Red Barn has also been with us for quite a long time too, maybe at least 8 years, is that right Bev?

We are so happy to have our two newest hostess’ on board – Susan from The Bay To The Beach and Esme of Esme Salon – whose enthusiasm and dedication is bringing a fresh new life to our party!

Even though our hosts have changed over the years, one thing still remains the same, our dedication to you – our readers – to bring you new and exciting content every week from your favorite bloggers. We hope you enjoy exploring our link party as much as we love hosting it for you!

Miss the party last week? Click here to check it out!

This blog contains Amazon affiliate links.❤️

This Week’s Features

To involve all of our incredible hostess’ for this monumental party, I’ve asked each to choose one feature to highlight this week.

Linda’s Pick

DIY Stretch Velvet Acorns

I’m pretty sure our resident Canadian blogger’s favorite season is fall – am I right Linda??? She is so crafty and loves a good DIY, so I’m not surprised she picked this DIY Stretch Velvet Acorns tutorial for her feature. Let us know if you make them!

Sinea’s Pick

Chicken Walnut Stuffed Pumpkin

Not only do our hostess’ organize each week’s party but we contribute too! Linda submitted this post for Chicken Walnut Stuffed Pumpkin and Sinea were all about it! She especially loves the images Linda shared on her post – bravo! This looks really tasty Linda, perfect for a single-mom’s dinner!

Bev’s Pick

Pine Cone Decor from Fall to Winter

Our hostess Bev is a HUGE DIY’er and lover of all things outdoors and country, so I’m not surprised she chose this post utilizing Pine Cone Decor from Fall to Winter for her feature. I love using pinecones in my decor too, Bev! I even have one hung in the house to help me tell if it’s going to rain that day or not.

Katie’s Pick (me!)

Electric Lemonade

I love lemonade so much, it’s one of my favorite summer time bevies. Yes, yes I know summer is over BUT September is WNY where I live can still be quite warm! So if you are looking to spice up your lemonade before it starts to get cold, try making this Electric Lemonade.

Susan’s Pick

Budget Friendly DIY Ghost Decor

As a newly single mom of three I am always looking for cheap and quick ways to decorate, and with Halloween being one of my FAVORITE holidays, I know that this post Susan chose will come in real handy – Budget Friendly DIY Ghost Decor. You don’t have to spend hours or a small fortunate to making things look festive!

Esme’s Pick

Apricot Chickern with Truffle Oil Mustard

.This recipe looks so heart-warming and mouth-watering to me. I know that soup season is upon us but I’m always down for a delicious chicken dish. Esme chose this recipe for Apricot Chicken with Truffle Oil Mustard and I’m not going to lie – I’m adding truffle oil to next week’s grocery list to try this one out!

THANK YOU, LADIES, FOR HOSTING WITH ME THIS WEEK AND HELPING SELECT THE FEATURES!

Let’s Get To The Party!

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!

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 6 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

Susan @ From The Bay To The Beach

Esme @ Esme Salon

Fall is coming and my dog’s fur has started to shed, bigtime! I wonder if it is possible to predict the winter to come based on dog fur? If so, we may have a cold winter on the way! LOL

Seriously, I love dogs and will always have one but I also love my vacuum cleaner. It does such a great job cleaning up all that pet hair. Makes life easier!

I love my PET HAIR Vacuum!

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