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Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop of the week! We are so glad you are here. Are you enjoying your summer? We are! And from the look of the posts that are being shared here at the party, EVERYONE is!

Take a look at our most popular posts from last week, first! And then we will start THIS week’s party. ♥

Most Viewed

Before and After Vintage Victorian Kitchen Redo from Hammers ‘n Hugs

Krafty Planner celebrates her July shopping finds!

Traveling & Shopping from Thrifting Wonderland

Delicious Air Fryer Main Dish Recipes from My Life Abundant

Editor’s Picks

Trisket Dip Recipes from 3 Boys and a Dog

Vintage Apple Crisp Recipe from Spaceships and Laserbeams

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Best Chicken French Recipe EVER from Ducks n’ a Row

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Thank you to our blog hop team for hosting this party!

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

And now, let’s party!

Happiness is Homemade Link Party

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How is your summer going so far? Where we live in northeastern USA, we had a great 4th of July with perfect sunny weather and lots of outdoor fun. Finally, a few days later, the rains came, which we surely needed, but I am so glad that it held off for the official holiday.

Last week our Happiness is Homemade party guests came up with some very yummy recipes so three of our features this week are edible! I have to say that the cute teddy bear beach cookies are my favorite … I can picture children having so much fun making their own cookie creation! Which feature do you like the best? Tell us in the comments.

Happiness is Homemade Featured Posts of the Week

Do you ever just feel like sitting down and coloring something? I find it to be a relaxing quiet-time activity. This Hello Summer Printable coloring page is free from Creatively Beth so stop by and get a copy for yourself!

A Dedicated House shares with us the Top Trends in Architectural Woodworking in this really informative post. Aren’t these entryways pretty? It is amazing how an arched doorway can make a hallway look so elegant.

Here are the little “teddy bear on the beach” cookies I was telling you about. Aren’t they adorable? They would be so perfect for a children’s party or as a food craft in school! Hunny I’m Home DIY blog created them.

Some delicious recipes are just so easy to make and this Frito Corn Chip Salad by Crystal & Company is one of them! This family favorite can be served as an appetizer or side dish.

This spiral apple bread is a real eye pleaser, don’t you agree? It looks so delicious and really pretty, too!

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.

So, now, let’s get this week’s party started!

Happiness is Homemade – Homemade is Fun!

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Welcome, everyone, to this week’s Happiness is Homemade Link Party number 486. What that number means is that we have hosted 486 weeks of parties. Our party may be one of the longest lasting online blog parties ever: over 9 years!!! I believe that one of the explanations for its longevity is that the bloggers who visit us share top quality posts that are of great interest to you, our readers. We are consistently able to showcase the best recipes, crafts, home décor inspiration, DIY projects, mom-tips, family fun and more because of their experience and hard work!

My name is Sinea and my blog is Ducks ‘n a Row. This month of July it is my pleasure to be the creator of our weekly linkups. The parties start on Sunday and remain open to new submissions through Thursday.

Here is a little tip: link parties are most successful when lots of people to come by to visit them. And how do those people find us? Through you! It is so helpful when you share our party with your social media friends. Tweet it, pin it, email it, put the link on FB or Instagram… spread the news wherever your tribe gathers. We want to thank you, in advance, for being our voice! And here we are, 9+ years later. Wow!

We start every week by visiting some of our very popular posts from our party last week. Then, we will go on to the NEW!

This Week’s Featured Posts

I had to take a second look when I saw these beautiful flowers. Bouquakes for Weddings by K’Mich Wedding Soiree Blog Take a close look at these perfect wildflowers. They are not flowers, you know. This is a wedding cake! They call it a “bouquake!” Gorgeous, isn’t it????

Kathryn from The Dedicated House encourages her readers concerning the success benefits of a clean, organized house in her post Creating Harmony from Office Oasis to Clean Home Haven. One look at this lovely, neat home and I was instantly inspired to start cleaning mine!

I am so grateful for what bees do for us. Busy, busy, busy! But I like them best depicted, here, with this lovely bee-decked napkin ring on a pristinely set table. Alfresco Bee Theme Tablescape & Florals from Debbee’s Buzz is inspirational. You MUST stop by and see all the decorations that go with it!

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Ceramic Succulent garden pots with attached trays. AD Oh my goodness, can you imagine plopping a sweet little succulent plant in each of them and giving them away as gifts? How about a favor at a party? Or, you COULD keep them all for yourself!!! LOL I think they’re so pretty and unique. How about you?

Fancy desserts are part of holiday fun! What I love about this dessert is that you have the patriotic 4th of July theme with the ease of serving cupcakes – less fuss, less muss! Lois from Walking on Sunshine set her red, white and blue cupcakes in place to form an American Flag on the dessert table that everyone can just help themselves to. Bravo!!! Check out her Patriotic Cupcake Cake!

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Meat-lovers are going to really like this one! Arlene from Flour on My Face blog made a delicious Smoked Barbecue Beef Brisket in her Crock Pot! Now, this is a recipe that this meat lover can get into. Easy, peasy!

OK, Kristy … do you REALLY hate cooking? Your blog name says so but I wonder … how do you make so many delicious looking recipes and hate what you do! It’s a mystery. LOL Yes, Kristy from I Hate Cooking made these scrumptious Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Scones and shared her recipe with us. Thanks, Kristy! ♥

And, now on to this week’s party!

Summer outdoor fun idea for you … REUSABLE water ballons! No more tying. No more pieces of balloon left all over the lawn. Super FUN! Use it in the pool or out in the yard.

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

Be sure to share our party and we will see you here, again, next week! ♥

Wonderful Recipes, Crafts, Home Décor and Family Fun! It’s a Party!

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Oh boy, it is a PARTY! Welcome, summer … welcome FUN! We can hardly wait to see what our blogging friends will be sharing this week at our Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop – great summertime recipes, crafts, creative gardening, holiday décor and more — but first let’s see what you all viewed the most LAST week!

Most Viewed Posts

Patriotic White Chocolate Covered Oreos from Premeditate Leftovers

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Very Popular Posts

Lou Lou Girls’ recipe for Summer Grilled Chicken Marinade

Hummingbird Table Scape from Life is Better Lakeside

Cool Whip Pie Recipe from Spaceships & Laser beams

Small Indoor Herb Garden from This Dear Casa

Self watering planter pots … they work. I have some! Ad

So, time for this week’s party! A big “thank you” to our blog party hosts!

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

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Happiness is Homemade – Recipes, Crafts, Home Décor and More!

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We want to start out right, here, thanking Mel from Decor Craft Design and for hosting our party this whole month of June! And guess who is the one to create our July parties??? Yours truly! So get your summer on and share your very best recipes, crafts, outdoor decor, (sure, indoor too!) and family fun ideas

Our party has started but before going straight to the party, let’s see all the features from last week! And check last week’s party in case you’ve missed last week’s features.

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED POSTS

Summer Patriotic Wreath

The vintage look of that blue red white Patriotic wreath is just fantastic. Check out the tutorial at Clover House! This blog contains affiliate links ♥

Patriotic Bundt Cake Recipe

Yummy and festive! Kids and adults love it! Get the recipe from Walking On Sunshine Recipes!

Simple DIY Patriotic Picnic Caddy

This sweet little picnic caddy is just perfect for a little Patriotic Day celebration at backyard. Find out how to make it at Krafty Planner.

Sinea’s Pick of the Week

Black Bean Chicken Tacos from Homemade on a Weeknight

On to the 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

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! It is now officially summer in the Northern Hemisphere of planet Earth and we are so excited to celebrate it in style. Show us your best summertime recipes, indoor and outdoor décor, specialty crafts, do-it-yourself projects, gardening tips, family fun ideas and more!

First, let us show you the most popular posts from last week’s party …

Top Viewed

German Cucumber Salad from Rose Bakes

Mosquito Repellent Plants Planters from Hammers ‘n Hugs

Patriotic Party Décor Ideas from My Life Abundant

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Love these self-watering planters! I have a set.

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

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Come to a blog party! This week we are celebrating the arrival of summer! Best #recipes #crafts #homedecor #gardening #July4th and more! Share on X

Happiness is Homemade Coastal Décor and Much More!

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 484 — Coastal Décor Ideas 2023!

I’m Mel from Decor Craft Design and I’m your host for this June! Yes, we will be celebrating some fresh, coastal décor ideas shared with us by our guests but, never fear, there are always many great recipes, crafts, fashions, and family fun ideas here at the Happiness is Homemade link party!

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go to the party! But, before we go straight to the party, let’s see all the features from last week! Visit last week‘s party in case you’ve missed last week’s features.

THIS WEEK’S FEATURES

Summer Foyer

Minimalist summer décor which still brings out the summer breeze.

A Recipe for a Sophisticated Grandmillenial Style

Eight tips for a sophisticated grand millenial style are yours to try!

Rustic Worn Weathered Look Coffee & end Tables

The rustic look of these upcycled tables are great to match coastal style for this Summer.

DIY Anchors Aweigh Sailboat Wreath

Creative hands that put all those coastal elements into one beautiful Summer wreath.

Sinea’s Pick of the Week

Ultimate Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe from Anne’s Entitled Life

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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