Welcome to the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.  We are so glad you stopped by!  This is our final party for 2024 but we will be back in two weeks for lots more fun.

Although we are taking the next two weeks off from our regular party, Do swing by Ducks ‘n a Row after the 25th for a special event just for you. ♥

This week’s party is ready to go for your viewing pleasure.  As always, it is  filled with all sorts of  great recipes, crafts, home décor and more that you will love!

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Featured Posts

Holiday Baking with Kids: 17 Simple Recipes from At Craft Cottage

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Cozy Moments to Calm the Heart from Amy’s Creative Pursuits

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This pet hair vacuum is NAMED after furry friends:

Miele Complete C1 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum, Model Number: 10014520

Low Carb Party Mix Nuts from My Life Abundant

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Best Sloppy Joes Recipe from Anne’s Inspired Home

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Gingerbread Springerle from Garden Feast

So let’s get this party started!

Meet The 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

Deco 79 Stainless Steel Metal Living Room Stool Hair on Hide Ottoman, Foot Stool 20″ x 16″ x 18″, Gray  

How are your holiday plans going?  I have surprised myself and am doing pretty well.  One thing that I forgot to do is to pay attention to shipping times.  It is one thing to find just the right gift and order it.  It is another thing to get it to you, or them, on time!  But all is well.  It’s mid-December and if shipping won’t work, guess what we can do?  Make something!  There are some amazing holiday desserts that  make great gifts!  On Christmas I even received a homemade cheese-spread dip as a gift and it was amazing and memorable.  Use your ingenuity.  You will be surprised at what you can do.

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Thank you for coming to our party.  We know that you are super busy and it means a lot.  So, let’s take a look at our party features and then move right along to this week’s party!

Features of the Week

Now this is a tummy-warming meal for a cold winter night!  Lou Lou Girls made this beautiful Beef and Tortellini Bake!

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Affinity Decor Organic Acacia kitchen Cutting Chopping Charcuterie Board Platter for Butcher Block Cheese and Vegetables (Christmas Tree with Curved Groove 13.5″L x 10.8″W)

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House on Silverado shared this yummy copycat Starbucks Ginger Loaf recipe. Isn’t it pretty?

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Oooh.  I love eggnog and, come to think of it, I love cupcakes, too!  A Big Green House created these delectable Eggnog Cupcakes with Chocolate Rum Buttercream Frosting and shared the recipe with us!

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Isn’t this buttercream board pretty?  Serve it with dippable crackers or cookies and enjoy!  Rose Bakes is the blogger who shared her Festive Simple Christmas Buttercream Board.

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Paper Love 3D Magical Christmas Tree Pop Up Card with Detachable Keepsake Christmas Tree, Gift for Christmas, Winter, Holiday Tree Decorations | Large 10″ x 7″ – Includes Envelope and Note Tag

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.Come to the Happiness is Homemade link party! #recipes #holidays #crafts Share on X

Now, the big event you have been anticipating: this week’s party!

This party is published on 6 different blogs so, bloggers, the posts you share get lots of exposure! Please join me in thanking all of our participating blogs who host this party for us all 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

IMHO … The Best Pet Hair Vacuum Ever!

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

Welcome to this week’s blog party!  The Christmas and Hanukkah season have arrived.  Did you know that this year, very uniquely, both holidays are on the same day?  Hanukkah “moves around” a lot on our Gregorian calendar and it could be in November or December but this year each begin on December 25th!

Next week will be our last party of 2024 for Wonderful Wednesday.  Now, Ducks ‘n a Row may very well have a special blog party of our own so do check to see what’s going on over here.  I am thinking that we will.

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Todays features are holiday creativity at its finest!  If you are a Pinterest user, click over to their blogs to pin them.  It will really bless our bloggers if you do.  And, be sure to come back to see what NEW posts are being shared at the party this week (below.)

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Featured Posts of the Week

Ice Cream Sandwich Christmas Reindeer from Birdz of the Feather

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Oh Christmas Tree from Thrifting Wonderland

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Cute Gingerbread Man Ornament Set!

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Classic Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies from Recipes My Mother Gave Me

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Charcuterie Christmas Tree by Drugstore Divas

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Great Pet Hair Vacuum and so much more!

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Shark Upright Vacuum, Stratos with DuoClean PowerFins, HairPro, Powered Lift-Away, Self-Cleaning Brushroll, & Odor Neutralizer Technology, Navy, AZ3002

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Meet The 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

SMIRLY Charcuterie Boards Gift Set: Charcuterie Board Set, Bamboo Cheese Board Set – House Warming Gifts New Home, Wedding Gifts for Couple, Bridal Shower Gift

Welcome to December, dear friends, and our Christmas countdown for the Happiness is Homemade link party.  We love everything “holidays” and, if you do, too, then you will truly enjoy this kickoff to the holidays.  So, sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

Let’s start off with our party features from last week.  Then be sure to scroll down and uncover what our guests have left us to “unwrap” at this week’s Happiness is Homemade event!  Did we say that we are so glad you’re here?  Well, we are!

Party Features of the Week

Seasonal and Holiday Recipe Exchange has donated their not-so-traditional Butterscotch Gingerbread Man Cut Out Cookie recipe for this festive occasion!  Yum!

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Christmas Cookie Cutters 7-Pc Set Made in USA by Ann Clark, Gingerbread Man, Christmas Tree, Star, Snowflake, Angel

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Little kids will love practicing their cutting-skills with these festive Christmas Cutting Strips by Fun A Day.  Preschool teachers and homeschoolers will love the free-printable!

Now, this is a colorful way to dress up a holiday table —  Oreo Cookie Balls Christmas! This wonderous creation comes from the kitchen of Walking on Sunshine Recipes. 

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SMIRLY Charcuterie Boards Gift Set: Charcuterie Board Set, Bamboo Cheese Board Set – House Warming Gifts New Home, Wedding Gifts for Couple, Bridal Shower Gift

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Talk about creativity!  24 Hour Family offered up this amazing tray of delicacies in the shape of a Christmas Tree entitled “Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board.”  And I learned a new word: Charcuterie!  It is French and means “cooked meats!”   

Now, the big event you have been anticipating: this week’s party!

This party is published on 6 different blogs so, bloggers, the posts you share get lots of exposure! Please join me in thanking all of our participating blogs who host this party for us all 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

Is it OK to give a vacuum cleaner as a Christmas gift?  A few Christmases ago I would have cried tears of JOY if someone had given this to me.  It changed my life!

BEST PET HAIR VACUUM EVER!

Welcome to the holidays and Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!  Hunting for new ideas to make this season jolly?  Well, be sure to visit our party every week to take in the view.  When you find something you really like, pin it for quick access later?

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So, let’s take a look at our featured posts of the week and then we will get on with the new party!

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This blog contains Amazon affiliate links. ♥

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Featured Posts of the Week

Make Ahead Holiday Casseroles from My Life Abundant

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Black & White Elegant Tablescape from Thrifting Wonderland

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Tis’ the season to decorate!

Rugs for Living Room 8×10 Large Area Rug Washable Non Slip Carpet Boho Floral Rug Stain Resistant Fade Resistant Floor Farmhouse Rug for Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Home Office

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Merry Monday Christmas Home Tour from Kari Miller Blog

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DIY Christmas Tree made with 2×4’s from Charleston Crafted

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Pretty ESV Single Column Journaling Bible, Artist Series 

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Kentucky Butter Sheet Cake from Recipes My Mother Gave Me

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So let’s get this party started!

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Meet The 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

Pet Hair cleanup?  “Dream come true!” 

Shark POWERDETECT Upright Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA Filter, Heavy Duty Vacuum with Powerful Suction for Pet Hair Pickup, DuoClean Technology, Powered Lift-Away, Ideal for Carpets & Hardfloors

Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends, and welcome to our final blog party for the month of November.  Now, you probably have a busy week going but thank you so much for taking a little time to swing by to enjoy the many inspired posts from our guests.  Are you a blogger new to our party?  Feel free to share your family-friendly posts with us, as well!

So, let’s start with our features from last week’s party. Oh, wait till you see them from this  very talented group.

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Featured Posts

5 Quick Christmas Decor Projects by Thrifting Wonderland

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 2025 is just weeks away!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies by My Life Abundant

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DIY Scrabble Pieces Ornaments (kit)

Craft set:  make personalized ornaments with Scrabble pieces!

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How to Make a Crushed Glass Christmas Tree by The Apple Street Cottage

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Dollar Tree Jenga Pieces Fall Decor from Creatively Beth

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Crock-Pot Small 2.5 Quart Casserole Slow Cooker in White/Blue, Enjoy Eye-Catching Quick Meals, Durable and Compact

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Meet The 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

Precious Moments 2024 Christmas Ornament – Little Girl w Penguin

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Is it OK to give a VACUUM CLEANER for Christmas?

Yes!

[BEST PET HAIR VACUUM!]

Hey there … it’s almost Thanksgiving which, in the USA, is the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season!  Do you hear sleigh bells on the horizon? Personally, I would welcome a little snow.  Not too much, mind you, but just enough to say “yep, you’re right — the holidays have arrived!”  Of course, a big turkey dinner will be an awesome way to start things right.  Happy Thanksgiving, one and all!

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Do you get snow in your neck of the woods?  Do you decorate your home this time of year?

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Well, you can count on lots of holiday cheer here at our blog party.  Every week our bloggers will share lots of great ideas to make the season bright.  Today, please take a look at our featured favorites and then scroll to the bottom to see our ever growing party.  Remember to pin your favorites. Pins really bless our bloggers and you will have these great ideas all stashed away for when you need to find them!

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Featured Posts of the Week

Preparing for the Holidays – Thrifting Wonderland

I never thought of a canister vacuum for my house until I saw this one.  They NAMED it after cats and dogs!  So, I just had to look.  Have you ever tried one?  It’s super popular.

Miele Complete C3 Cat and Dog Canister HEPA Canister Vacuum Cleaner with SEB228 Powerhead Bundle

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Dehydrated Oranges for Christmas Décor – My Life Abundant

Come to a pre-Thanksgiving BLOG PARTY!!! #recipes #crafts #homedecor #holiday fun! Share on X

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Discovering the Magic of Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns) from Kindred & Company

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Birdz of a Feather crocheted this adorable Santa Suit Cozy for us to see!  So cute!

.Holiday Wreath Breakfast Kuchen Recipe 

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Electric Can Opener by Drew Barrymore, Stainless Steel Blade, Auto-Turn Feature (Black Sesame)

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6 Ways to Enhance Your Creative Workspace  – An Artful Mom

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Meet The 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

Pet Hair Problems?