I’m Susan, the writer and creative behind From the Bay to the Beach, where I share all things modern California coastal living — from décor and DIY to style and seasonal inspiration. I’m so excited to be hosting this month’s party and can’t wait to celebrate the cozy charm of February with all of you!

Each week here at Happiness is Homemade, we feature a roundup of favorite ideas and projects shared at the previous party — everything from delicious recipes to clever crafts and beautiful home décor. It’s always inspiring to see what everyone’s been creating!

Since Valentines Day is just around the corner, I’m featuring some sweet treats and clever crafts to help you celebrate the season. Let’s dive in!

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Easy DIY Glitter Hearts to Decorate for Valentine’s Day

An Organized Season shares this easy heart garland craft using glitter spray paint. The result is just lovely!

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Easy Floral Wreath for Valentine’s Day Decor

Steph Creates Things shares how to make a pretty floral wreath for Valentines Day. So creative!

Free Valentine’s Day Pencil Toppers Printables

If you have kiddos in school, you’ll love these free pencil toppers from Press Print Party. They’re the perfect class party favors.

Strawberry Cupcakes

How luscious do these strawberry cupcakes look? Yum! You can find the recipe over at Yummi Haus!

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Bearington Puppy Love Valentine Stuffed Animal, 14 Inch Valentines Puppy, Valentines Dog Plush, for Ages 0-14+

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55+ Mason Jar Crafts

If you love mason jar crafts like I do, you need to check out these creative Valentines Day ideas from Mason Jar Crafts. Lots and lots of great ideas.

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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 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 for you to join our party.

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Bedsure GentleSoft Fluffy Faux Fur Throw Blanket for Couch, Soft Fuzzy Fleece Blankets & Throws, Cream Bed Decor Cozy Gifts for Women Teen Girls, Minky Thick Warm Plush Gifts for Birthday, Valentines

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 621 holy moly 621 parties. . There has been so many great features shared with us every week and I truly hope Y’all continue sharing into 2026.

For this week, I am going with an football theme with my features. Snow has me craving all things fun and unique and this week I think I have captured that.

A fun week to continue January and as I mentioned last week January is back to me, A Labour of Life. So Lets see what you have been up to.

 

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Pepperoni Pretzel Bites

If you need a fun finger food or simple snack – and you love everything pizza – then you need these Pepperoni Pretzel Bites from Homemade on a Weeknight. With just a few ingredients you have got a simple snack for enjoying right away or popping into your lunch sack for later.

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Game Day Printable Banner

It is that time of year, high school sports season is upon us!It’s “Friday night lights” for us tomorrow  as our team has it’s first home game of the season and just the second game in our new football stadium!

To get pumped for every game day,hang up the Game Day Banner! from Building our Hive.

 

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Dentily Natural Wooden Women Watches Watch Handmade Quartz Wood Watch Sport Unique Wristwatch for Women

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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER Cup FRAPPUCINO *

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Lovers Unite!  Now you can have your favorite snack together in your morning iced frappuccino! Cindy’s On Line Recipe Box never fails to catch my ey. ** Frothy good and only about 150 calories *

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Printable Football Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl party or a kid’s birthday celebration, when it comes to DIY party ideas you can’t forget to include activities! That’s why having a few great family-friendly party games for your football themed celebration is essential.

With the help of this printable football scavenger hunt, from Honey I am Home, you can be sure the kids at your party will have a blast while they’re watching the big game.

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Football Food! Five Classic Appetizers for the Big Game

Celebrations, football Sunday, picnics and family gatherings — every get together is so much better with delicious appetizers. Make enough of them and you won’t need a main dish!

Ducks in a Row shares five of the most popular, easy-to-make appetizers that everyone will love!

Grape Jelly Glazed Meatballs

Olive Tarts

Artichoke Heart Dip

Pigs in a Blanket

Crab meat and Cheese Dip

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Charcuterie Board Cheese Tray Set with Stainless Steel Knives, Slates and Bowls.

For gifts or your gameday parties!

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Shark vacuums are my favorite!

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Welcome to the Wonderful Wednesday blog hop!  January is flying by and, what a surprise, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Bloggers are always looking ahead on the calendar to keep up with the interests of their readers.  Take a look at the new shares are this week’s party and you will see what I mean!

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Features

 

Comfort in a Bowl – Soup Recipes

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Food Scale -33lb Digital Kitchen Scale for Food Ounces Grams Rechargeable 304 Stainless Steel,Batteries and Type-C Charging | Perfect for Meal Prep, Cooking, and Baking

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Chocolate Milk Pancakes!

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Chipotle Spaghetti

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Mossy Heart Shaped Wreath with Velvet Bow

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Meet our Hosts!

1. Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | FB | IG | PINTEREST
2. Penny – PENNY’S PASSION | FB | IG | PINTEREST
3. Sinea – DUCKS ‘N A ROW | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X
4. Tammy – MY LIFE ABUNDANT | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE
5. Denise – THIS IS MY EVERYBODY | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE
6. Angie – SALT PRAIRIE | IG | PINTEREST 

 

So cute!  Valentine spotted stuffed puppy plush toy! ❤️

 

 

 

Happy New Year and welcome to our weekly blog party!

 

Enjoy our party features and the amazing NEW posts added this week, below!

 

Features

Low Carb Air Fryer Pizzas

 

 

Impossible Pie

 

 

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Premium thermal carafe – brushed stainless steel!

 

Glass Bowl Christmas Tree

 

 

So, let’s party!

Still my favorite Pet Hair Vacuum today in 2026!

 

 

 

Little Kitty Playhouse Toy with 3 surprise kitties!

Welcome to the final Happiness is Homemade party of 2025!

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Come and join in the fun here at Happiness is Homemade # 617, our last party for 2025

As we come to the close of the year, we, your hosts, would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of HIH throughout the year. Your participation, encouragement, shared ideas, and ongoing support have helped shape this community into something truly special, and it has been a privilege to connect with you.

Looking ahead to the New Year, we wish all of you a wonderful and prosperous 2026, filled with good health, new opportunities, continued growth, and success in all that you pursue. Thank you for being part of our HIH journey. We look forward to another fantastic year.

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It’s Esmé, from EsmeSalon. Around here, it’s all about good food and good balance, the kind where nourishing, feel-good recipes live happily alongside the “just one more slice” treats. Because honestly, life’s better when both get a seat at the table. You’ll find flavors inspired by kitchens from all over the world, and I hope that a few of them don’t just get tried once, but become go-to favorites you keep coming back to.

Last week, our hosts each shared a favorite post, and this week I’d love to shine the spotlight on them and say a heartfelt “Thank You”. We truly appreciate all the time, care, and dedication they’ve put into bringing this linkup together week after week throughout the year.

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Linda’s post: Skor Bar Squares
Sweet, salty, and totally irresistible, these SKOR Bar Squares take crunchy toffee and chocolatey goodness to a whole new level in every bite. Perfect for dessert tables or an afternoon pick-me-up, they’re the kind of treat everyone will be asking for again and again.

Sinea’s post: Marble Brownies aka Cheesecake Brownies
These marble brownies swirl rich chocolate and creamy vanilla together for a dessert that’s as pretty as it is delicious. Gooey, fudgy, and full of contrast in every bite, they’re the perfect bake for sharing, or sneaking a few straight from the pan.

Beverly’s post: Brownie Ornament Cookies
These brownie ornament cookies turn fudgy brownies into festive, bite-sized holiday treats that look like little edible ornaments. With chocolatey goodness and a playful seasonal twist, they’re perfect for cookie exchanges or topping your dessert platter with extra charm.

Susan’s post: 12 Ways of Christmas Decor Storage
Wrangling all your holiday décor doesn’t have to be a post-Christmas headache. This guide shares 12 clever ways to store and organize your festive pieces, so they’re easy to find and ready to sparkle next season. From labelled bins to space-saving tricks, you’ll finish feeling more organized and less overwhelmed.

Esme’s post: Christmas Crack Toffee Bark
Christmas Crack Toffee Bark is a quick and irresistible holiday treat made with a crisp base of saltines or pretzels topped with buttery toffee and melted chocolate, customizable with festive toppings like candy, nuts, or sea salt (the options are endless).

I now hand over to Linda to share the HIH linkup for January 2026 with you.

Every week at Happiness is Homemade, we round up our favorite ideas and projects from the previous party, featuring everything from mouthwatering recipes to clever crafts and gorgeous home decor, and much more. It’s always such a joy to see the creativity this community brings to the table!

As December winds down, we’re wrapping up all the Christmas cheer and festive fun while looking ahead to a fresh New Year. Thank you for sharing so much creativity and holiday magic with us; we can’t wait to see the inspiring ideas, new beginnings, and exciting posts you’ll be bringing to HIH in the year ahead!

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 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 for you to join our party.

Cleaning up for 2026!