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Happiness is Homemade Link Party

Welcome to the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party #495 – my name is Katie from Love My Messy Messy Mess and it is my turn to serve as the hostess for the magical month of September – yay for me!

I’m a public school orchestra teacher in Western New York so we are getting ready for our students to start school – I’ll see kids for the first day on Tuesday!

I am very ready to go back – although I do love my summers (total teacher perk!) it’s nice to get back into my work routine and see all of my students again.

Here in WNY we consider this Labor Day weekend the last weekend of summer, so be sure to get outside and soak up some of the beautiful weather.

Let’s get to this week’s party – simply scroll down to see all the posts that have been linked up by our participating bloggers!

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

This Week’s Features

Mickey Inspired Pumpkin Wreath DIY Dollar Tree

I have only been to Disney World once with my family but I am hooked for life! There is always something new and exciting to do there, so of course I want to go back. In the meantime I love checking out all the Disney inspired DIY’s and I thought this Mickey Inspired Pumpkin Wreath DIY Dollar Tree from Beth of Creatively Beth just awesome!

Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe

I’m always looking for ways to get extra protein in my diet, and who needs processed store-bought ones when you can make this Peanut Butter Protein Bar Recipe from the website Oh Clary. Definitely going to try making these to help me get through the long school days.

DIY Coffee Filter Bats

With a little one in the house again I am always looking for fun holiday crafts. These DIY Coffee Filter Bats from the blog Darcy & Brian look like a lot of fun and perfect for her age (she’s nearly 2!).

Pumpkin Lush Bars

I love all things pumpkin and that ain’t no lie! These Pumpkin Lush Bars from Jen at Cincy Shopper look like a dream to make and eat – give me all the pumpkin!

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Homemade Weed Killer

Weeds – the bane of my existence. One of the constant chores I am doing to no end, so I’ll try anything. Found this recipe for Homemade Weed Killer from Gma’s Photo and I’m ready to give it whirl!

Featured Post from Ducks ‘n a Row

Low Carb Cheese Spread so tasty, it was given to me as a GIFT!

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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

Mel @ Décor Craft Design

Niki @ Life as a Leo Wife

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Cute soup mug with little cracker keeper attached on the side!

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!

Keep your coffee warm and take it wherever you want to! No more microwaving it over and over again.

This stainless steel carafe keeps coffee very warm … even hot! I love mine. 🙂

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 494- Linda here from A Labour of Life and this is week 4 of my hosting the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party for August. We are almost at the end of the month means , MAN this summer is flying by so fast! It also means this is my last week and I will be handing the reins over to Katie from Love My Messy Mess.

Summer is truly winding down, I mean hello BTS everything am I right? 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!

Happiness is Homemade 494 Features

French Toast Puffs

Starting with the perfect Fall weekend breakfast, French Toast Puffs from The Lou Lou Girls. No need for a fork, these French Toast Puffs beg for finger attention! This is a fun alternative to traditional French Toast, and dare We say addictive?

Humming Bird Tablescape

Next up from Life is Better Lakeside is this stunning Humming Bird Tablescape. While not exactly screaming Fall, it reminded me of my Nana so I just had to share. This beautiful table is perfect for Spring or Summer and technically it is still SUMMER ( Take that PSL peeps).

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Craft

Honey I’m Home has shared a beautiful Dollar Tree Pumpkin covered in Fabric. OK Yes I have been holding on to Summer but Dollar Tree and Pumpkins I mean how cute is this, and she is teaching us how to make our own.

Fall Sparkling Punch

How delicious does this Fall Sparkling Punch from Ann’s Entitled Life look. For a delicious taste of autumn, mix up this sparkling fall harvest punch recipe to share with friends and family. This easy punch recipe comes together in minutes. Enjoy the crisp, fresh taste of the fall harvest in a glass with this spectacular fall punch recipe.

Chalk Paint Desk

Finally a DIY/Home Decor feature. How beautiful is this Chalk Paint Desk from A Ray of Sunshine? In this blog post, they go over the basics of how to transform an old desk into something modern and chic. They cover everything from prepping the desk for paint, to creating stained wood legs for extra flair. This blog contains affiliate links ♥

Perfect lunchbox for younger children ages 3-7 years-ish!

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.

These adorable sleeping kittens meow!

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Fall is in the air and, yet, it technically still is summer! I enjoy this in-between time here in western New York. Some days it truly is summer, and in between those days autumn has begun to show its face. The sun is setting earlier and earlier. That is my “not favorite” part! I love sunshine. The more the better! No complaining, though. I will just revel in every bit of sunshine I can get.

In the meantime, recipes are changing. Sweet breads and homemade pies are being made and fall décor ideas are plentiful. You will see the change over in the blog posts that are shared with us at our party this week!

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And, speaking of fall recipes, do you ever send home-baked cookies to school or the office with your family? Then again, fall can be super busy. I have to admit, these bake shop cookies are so yummy they are one of my “go to’s” when I don’t have time to bake them from scratch.

Fun quiet-time activity for home or as you travel for kids and adults!

Now, here are some really great posts that were shared with us LAST week! Enjoy them and then we will go on to the new party right here, right now.

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The Kitchen Welcomes Fall from Thrifting Wonderland

5 Quick and Easy Ideas to Get in the Mood for Fall from Common Ground

Cozy Fall Bedroom from House on Silverado

Isn’t this a cute mug and cracker holder set? What a great idea!

MEET THE HOSTS

Ahna – HAMMERS N HUGS | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Emily – LeCULTIVATEUR | 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 | TWITTER
Tara – STILETTOS AND SHIPLAP | IG | PINTEREST
Denise – THIS IS MY EVERYBODY | FB | IG | PINTEREST | TWITTER

Is your little one begging for a puppy but it is just not the right time?

Maybe this little sleeping puppy toy will help.

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 493- Linda here from A Labour of Life and this is week 3 of my hosting the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party for August. We are almost at the end of the month means , MAN this summer is flying by so fast!

Summer is winding down, I mean hello BTS everything am I right? 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!

Happiness is Homemade 493 Features

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. Master Pieces of My Life has shared a lovely start of Fall table featuring cooper and wheat. And the fact the place cards indicated Seb (my grandson didn’t influence me at all).

Decorating with Sunflowers

Next up sticking to a pretty table theme is several wonderful tips and ideas for fall and late summer decorating. The Painted Apron is sharing a beautiful centerpiece of sunflowers.

Air fryer Meatloaf

Big fan of meatloaf and as soon as I saw an air fryer option from Scratch Foods I had to check it out. With Fall fast approaching it’s time to turn our heads to quick and easy fall comfort food recipes.

Easy Lemon Cucumber Pickles

The Copper Table is sharing a unique new pickle. These are not your usual pickles! I wanted to treat these a little differently than an ordinary cucumber, so I decided to add a touch of lemon juice to the brine. It was only fitting, being that the cucumbers look like lemons.

Fresh Blueberry Muffins

And from one of our own, Ducks ‘n a Row, these tasty Blueberry Muffins. Plus she shares a cool tip on how to stop the color bleed in her post.

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Centerpiece!

Sinea’s Pick of the Week

Pantry Organization Refresh from The Dedicated House

Let’s link up!

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

Packing Tape — don’t run out!

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop, our weekly blog party showcasing the many creative ideas of our many blogging friends. Recipes, crafts, home improvements, home décor, back to school encouragement and more will be displayed by our blogging guests. It always is! Take a look at some features from last week’s party and you will see what I mean:

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The Herb Garden by Thrifting Wonderland

50+ Best Fall Crockpot Recipes from My Life Abundant

End of Summer Décor Ideas by Calypso in the Country

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Sunflower piece to add to your special end of summer home décor plan!

The Wooden Spoon Effect shared this Lipton Soup Meatloaf Recipe!

Greek Yogurt Pancakes from Blessed Simplicity

Anti-fatigue standing kitchen mat — works nicely when you stand using technology, too!

Blog party! Best ever #recipes #crafts #homedecor #backtoschool and more! Come on by. Share on X

So, let’s get this party started!

MEET THE HOSTS

Ahna – HAMMERS N HUGS | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Emily – LeCULTIVATEUR | 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 | TWITTER
Tara – STILETTOS AND SHIPLAP | IG | PINTEREST
Denise – THIS IS MY EVERYBODY | FB | IG | PINTEREST | TWITTER

Happiness is Homemade

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade link party of the week. Summer is winding down, which means “Back to School” everything, right? It’s crazy. September use to signal the end of the season but the last several years the weather has carried on a summer feel for a good long time after that. What’s your September weather like where you are? Welcome Linda from A Labour of Life who is the lead blog hop hostess for the month of August. She is doing a great job selecting just the right posts to feature from our previous party which, ta da, are ALL back to school theme! So check them out first and then we will start this week’s party. Simply scroll down to see all the posts that have been linked up by our participating bloggers!

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

Happiness is Homemade Party #492

Easy Clay Pot Apple for Teacher

Creatively Beth is kicking our theme of this week with this adorable Clay Pot Apple. A fun gift idea as we start thinking Back to school.

A handmade flowerpot apple is a gift that you can make with your kiddos and will hold a special place in your Teachers’ hearts for years to come. Whether it’s back to school, teacher appreciation, or just a surprise thank you, this easy craft can be filled with all the special treats!

Apple Core Chocolate Covered Oreos

Next up, Premeditated Leftovers is sharing the perfect Fall/AKA Back to school Oreo treat. With the arrival of fall comes apple season! These Apple Core Chocolate Covered Oreos are a fun way to jazz up an Oreo cookie. They are an easy treat to make for parties and special events.

HEALTHY MAKE AHEAD LUNCHES

Can we have a BTS Theme without talking lunches? I don’t think so and Must Have Mom has us covered.

Cold lunches can get boring in a hurry, but not with these healthy make ahead lunches for back to school. I’ll give you my favorite quick and easy tips to pack a healthy lunch every day. The best part? You can prep these on Sunday and your child can pack their own healthy lunch with my guided system!

My Morning Routine for School

Sharing something a little different, Organized Motherhood is sharing some great tips and tricks for getting out of the house on time. Start the day off right with a great morning routine for school. Here’s how to get ready for the day ahead, how to design a morning routine that works for your family, and how to implement better routines for moms to last through the school year.

Pencil Name Craft For Kids [Free Template]

and finally we have Simple Everyday Mom sharing fun ideas to ease the worry and fear some of our littles feel.

Start off the school year with a fun craft to get them excited to learn while having fun. This pencil name craft is a good one to start with since they will need to know how to spell their name once they’re in school.

Make the start of the school year exciting with some fun back to school activities!

Delicious Geography Lesson from Ducks ‘n a Row

What a fun and delicious way to teach US geography and following instructions: Make a USA Cookie Map!

Let’s Link UP

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

Set of 6 pastel colored spiral notebooks!

Enjoy!

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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Happy August! Oh, is this summer is going by fast or what????! Have you noticed that sundown coming earlier every evening now? It is a good reminder for us to enjoy every sunny outdoor day we can get. Another clue? All the back-to-school advertising is here. Yes, time is ticking away.

Now, before we start this party, I want to show you some really great posts from our party last week♥ Take a good look and even visit them. If something really grabs you, don’t forget to pin it!

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Happiness is Homemade Link Party

This Week’s Features

Bonus Feature

Featured Post from Ducks ‘n a Row

Let’s Get To The Party!

Happiness Is Homemade Link Party

Happiness is Homemade 494 Features

French Toast Puffs

Humming Bird Tablescape

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Craft

Fall Sparkling Punch

Chalk Paint Desk

Let’s link up

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

Top Features

MEET THE HOSTS

Happiness is Homemade

Happiness is Homemade 493 Features

Fall Tablescape

Decorating with Sunflowers

Air fryer Meatloaf

Easy Lemon Cucumber Pickles

Fresh Blueberry Muffins

Sinea’s Pick of the Week

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

Most Viewed

MEET THE HOSTS

Happiness is Homemade

Happiness is Homemade Party #492

Pencil Name Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Delicious Geography Lesson from Ducks ‘n a Row

Let’s Link UP

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

Most Popular Posts

So now let’s party!

MEET THE HOSTS