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Happiness is Homemade

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 551- Linda here from A Labour of Life and this is week 3 of my hosting the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party for September. We are almost at the end of the Summer and that still means, Pumpkin Spice and everything nice.  

Let’s celebrate FALL!!! 

I am fresh back from a blog conference, a wine trip and watching my sons in concert, it has been a hectic g days. So, while my house is still undecorated and I have no cool new recipes for fall, I will vicariously enjoy them through you all. ♥  

 

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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!

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small batch cinnamon swirl pumpkin bread

Small Batch Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Bread

First up this week is this easy small batch cinnamon swirl pumpkin bread recipe which makes incredibly moist bread packed with pumpkin flavor, cozy fall spices, and finished with a cinnamon sugar crunch top. Butter & Bliss tells us  that this versatile small batch recipe can be made in a variety of sizes and is a must for your fall baking!

 

 

Cinnamon Simple Syrup

How to Make Cinnamon Simple Syrup

The Kitchen is my Playground shares a fun Simple reyucipe. Follow these quick and easy steps on how to make Cinnamon Simple Syrup with just 3 simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of hands-on time. Then use its cinnamon deliciousness in tasty fall cocktails and mocktails, to flavor coffee or tea, or to drizzle over a bowl of fresh fruit.

 

 

fall decor for gtting organized

The Fall Home Organization Challenge

As cooler autumn air rolls in, it’s time to tackle the clutter and refresh the entertaining spaces in our homes. Welcome to The Fall Home Organization Challenge, where An Organized Season will guide us through practical, step-by-step tasks to prepare our homes for the cozy months ahead.

 

 

beef and veggie soup

Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Soup

Mommy Hates Cooking shares a heartwarming story along with a great soup recipe. The best days growing up were when we saw grandma coming over with her huge pitcher of soup and cornbread. It was always this soup and she always brought it over in a big pitcher. It was just the best comfort meal from childhood.

 

 

copper accent fall table settng

Fall Table Setting

Masterpieces of my Life is again sharing my favorite topic:  tablescapes.  I am excited to share an early fall table setting today with copper accents and chalkboard pumpkin place cards. This table styling has subtle fall vibes without fully jumping into the pumpkin patch just yet.

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Labrador Retrievers are super-shedders!  They shed fur like crazy. When we got our first lab puppy we never thought of that. By the time did figure it out, what could we do?

lab puppy with a toy

Well, we weren’t going to say ‘goodbye’ to our beloved fur baby so we did the only logical thing … we got a SHARK!  (Best pet hair vacuum ever!) 

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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.

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 550- Linda here from A Labour of Life and this is week 3 of my hosting the September Happiness Is Homemade Link Parties.  We are almost at the end of the summer and here comes pumpkin-spice and everything nice!

 

I am sitting here in Sandusky soaking up that summer sunshine and learning “blog everything” at a pro-bloggers convention this weekend

 

Seems like summer doesn’t want to let go.  I am totally OK with that!  Let the sunshine and warmth roll on and on and on.  

 

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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!  

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pear and walnut crisp

Pear and Walnut crisp

The Kitchen is my Playground caught my eye with this mouth watering dessert. With tender fresh pears topped with an oats, brown sugar, and walnut crumb topping, Fresh Pear & Walnut Crisp makes for one delicious comfort food dessert.    

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oreo shake

Chocolate Oreo Shake

Organized Island is hating summer treats that will carry me into Fall. Look no further than the Chocolate Oreo Shake!   This easy recipe combines the classic flavors of Oreo cookies and vanilla ice cream to create a creamy and indulgent beverage that the whole family will love.    

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NETEL Stanley Cup Organizer Rotatable Tumbler Organizer 6 Slot Revolving Water Bottle Organizer Countertop Bottle Holder Storage for Stanley 20-40oz Tumbler 30-40 oz  

Trendy organizer for Stanley tumbler water bottles

Now you have a nice place to put those tumblers!

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bowl of squash

Air fryer Butternut Squash Let’s hop over to Airfryer Fanatics for a tasty side dish. Make a great side dish or snack with Air Fryer Butternut Squash.  The wonderful taste and flavor will remind you of fall. .  

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drink station for fall

Fall Beverage Area Debbie from Debbie Dazzle Blog is sharing and Early Fall Beverage Area in the Kitchen in her Saturday Snippets.  .

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Blue Cheese Crostini This delicious Blue Cheese Crostini recipe has only 3 ingredients.  Super simple, super yummy, shared by Masterpieces of My Life.  .

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Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid and Straw for Water, Iced Tea or Coffee, Smoothie and More, Frost, 30 oz    assorted styles! color: frost 

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Sinea’s Featured Pick of the Week

Mini Cinnamon Rolls Need a quick sweet treat?  You can make these mini-cinnamon rolls FAST!  They’re made from crescent rolls. Wow!  This great idea came from Walking on Sunshine!    

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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

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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.

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Labrador Retrievers are super-shedders!  They shed fur like crazy. When we discovered it, what could we do?

Well, we weren’t going to say ‘goodbye’ to our beloved fur babies so we did the only logical thing … we got a SHARK!  (Best pet hair vacuums ever!) 

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Happiness is Homemade

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 549- Linda here from A Labour of Life and this is week 2 of my hosting the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party for September. We are almost at the end of the Summer and that means, Pumpkin Spice and everything nice.

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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!

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fall tablescape

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. The Painted Apron has shared a lovely start of Fall table featuring Sunflowers and black checks. I need to try something similar

fALL SIMMER POT

Cozy Scents

Next up from Out in My Nest is this aromatic simmer pot. This is the coziest fall simmer pot to make your home smell so good and feel warm. We are heading into fall and cozy season. One of my favorite things to do is simmer a nice simmer pot and make the house smell amazing. This one reminds me of coffee cake or like you are sitting in a cozy coffee house with Rory Gilmore in your favorite cable knit sweater.  

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bell decor

The School Bell Rings Decor

A Day of Small Things has incorporated Back to School into her Fall decor and I love it. You can feel fall creeping in around the edges and my back to school decor always sets the tone beautifully.    

banana bread

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

How delicious does this a slice of warm banana bread from Ducks in a Row sound? Imagine coming home from school or work to the wonderful scent of banana bread in the air. The only thing better is if it is chocolate chip walnut banana bread! Now, that is a treat! This recipe is simple to make. You will love it!

au gratin potatoes

Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes

And finally a SIDE feature, How delicious do these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies from Rose Bakes look?Easy Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes are easy, cheesy, and delicious! I absolutely love how much time I save by making these cheesy potatoes in my pressure cooker! They are the perfect side dish with layers of potatoes, a creamy sauce, and your favorite seasonings!

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.

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Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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Happy September!  For those of our readers who reside in the USA, “Happy Labor Day!”  It was such a nice day to rest and get ready for lots of fall fun, wasn’t it.  And now, we have back to school time, football, sunsets coming earlier and the weather beginning to cool.

It’s all good  and, without further adieu, let’s get started with this week’s Wonderful Wednesday Blog Party.

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Features of the Week

apricot muffins

Time for Apricot Muffins by A Day of Small Things

 

 

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Low Carb Bagels with Pumpkin Spice Butter from My Life Abundant

 

 

Blueberry Pie Cookies from My Kitchen is My Playground

 

 

pink dresser for girls room

EnHomee Pink Dresser for Girls Bedroom,7 Drawers & 2 Shelves,Fabric Dressers & Chests of Drawers for Girls Room, Closet, Cute, Lightweight

 

 

 

 

Your kids will love having a secret reading space #kidsrooms

Make a Special Place Where Your Kids Will Love to Go and Read by Ducks ‘n  a Row

 

sweet and sour chick peas

Sweet & Sour Chick Peas from Strength and Sunshine 

 

 

 

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So, let’s get this party started!

MEET THE HOSTS

  • Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | FB | IG | PINTEREST
  • Penny – PENNY’S PASSION | FB | IG | PINTEREST
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Come to a blog party! BEST #recipes, #crafts, #homedecor and more! Share on X

 

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Cleaning has never been so easy!

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When I got my first Shark navigator vacuum cleaner, I was motivated because of all the fur that my dogs were shedding.  There was so much excess fur that you almost could have built a NEW DOG from it! LOL

That’s when I got a Shark vacuum cleaner and everything changed!  The fur went in the vacuum and not all over everything else. What a dream come true!

 

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Happiness is Homemade Link Party

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Happiness is Homemade Pastries

Summer is truly winding down. Time to say hello to “back to school” everything, am I right? And the end of summer ushers in “pumpkin spice and everything nice.” 

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade 548!  Linda here from A Labour of Life and this is Week 1 of my hosting the Happiness Is Homemade Link Party for September.  To take part, simply scroll down to see all the posts that have been linked up by our participating bloggers!  If you have your own family-friendly blog, we would love it if you would  join us by adding a couple of posts to the new party at the bottom of this page. 

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cinnamon roll waffles

Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Starting with the perfect Fall weekend breakfast, Cinnamon Roll Waffles from Craft Klatch. Learn how to make a delicious cinnamon roll waffle in a waffle maker with this easy recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert! Quick, tasty, and fun. .  

fall mantle and tablescape

Fall Decorating

Next up from An Organized Season are these stunning Fall Decor Ideas. Do you enjoy decorating for fall? If so, you might wonder if it’s too early to start pulling out your autumn decor! So, let’s discuss how to ease from summer into the cozy season with our best early fall decorating tips! .

twine pumpkins

Five Minute Twine Pumpkins

Creatively Beth has shared a beautiful craft a Five Minute Twine Pumpkin idea. OK Yes I have been holding on to Summer but twine and Pumpkins I mean how cute is this, and she is teaching us how to make our own. .

warm spiked apple cider

Warm Apple Cider

How delicious does this glass of warm Spiked Apple Cider from The Wooden Spoon Effect look? It’s that time of year again when the leaves start changing colors, the weather starts getting cooler, and apple cider is everywhere.  Not a drinker?  Me neither.  Just make it alcohol-free!  

plate of pumpkin oatmeal cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

And finally a dessert feature, How delicious do these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies from Fat Dad Foodie look? ? Pumpkin cookies are the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall. This Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Recipe is made with all-purpose flour, quick oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Finally, they’re topped with milk chocolate chips. Making these cookies is a great way to show your friends and family how much you love pumpkin spice. .

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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.

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Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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Wonderful Wednesday blog hop

Welcome to our final party for the month of August! September is just one week away.  In the meantime, how is it going?  Is your family cramming all the “one more time” fun events in before summer is through?  Yes, I know that it is not OFFICIALLY fall until the end of September but, let’s face it, after years of being tuned in to school schedules, most of us look at Labor Day as summer’s end.

Well, I for one love every season, do you?  Our fall offerings at Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop are well underway.  Let’s take a peek at some gems from our party a few days ago and then we’ll start the new one today!

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Our Featured Posts

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Wind Chime – Wine and Copper from The Apple Street Cottage.

 

 

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Apple Dapple Cake from Cincy Shopper!

 

 

 

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Stock up on this 300 Count Extra Heavy Duty Clear Plastic Silverware, 100 Forks, 100 Spoons, 100 Knives, BPA-Free, Heat Resistant, Disposable Plastic Utensils Set, Plastic Cutlery Set, Plasticware Bulk for school, office and parties!

 

dining table redo

How to Strip a Kitchen Table by A Ray of Sunlight.

 

 

 

This one needs a little explanation.

One of my little students in preschool was having accidents.  She just didn’t know how to recognize it was time to ask to go potty.  We scheduled multiple opportunities but that did not always work.  Then her parents came up with this brilliant idea.  They bought smaller water bottles and labeled them “1, 2, 3 and 4.” When the water was gone, she couldn’t have more to drink until the proper time.

Pacing her on a healthy drinking schedule, and gentle reminders from the teachers throughout the day, got her on track.  No more accidents and she was one happy girl (We teachers were so happy, too!)

I was just looking around on Amazon to see if there were any quality smaller water bottles I could find and here it is!  I am actually going to buy one for myself to take my soy milk for a mid-day pick-me-up when I am teaching school. The smaller size of this one is 12oz.  I already have two of the larger ones for water, one is for the car for when I am out and about.

purifyou Premium 40/32 / 22/12 oz Glass Water Bottles with Volume & Times to Drink, Silicone Sleeve & Stainless Steel Lid Insert, Reusable Bottle for Fridge Water, Milk, Juice (12oz Ice Blue)

 

pumpkin pancakes

 Pumpkin Pancakes from Walking On Sunshine.

 

 

Popular on the Party last week from Ducks ‘n a Row

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How To Make A Calzone from Ducks ‘n a Row

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  • Penny – PENNY’S PASSION | FB | IG | PINTEREST
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  • Denise – THIS IS MY EVERYBODY | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE

 

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  • If you are NEW, let us know in the comments so that we can follow you back. ♥  Help us find your posts – tell us what number they are.
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Happiness is Homemade Party

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red tulips in a pretty vase

. Can you believe it? Now is the time for family bloggers to start decorating and writing their posts for fall?!  Yes, just like departments stores, we have to get started earlier than you do so that we can decorate, bake, and take pictures to put on our blogs!  So, to us, this year is not just flying by, we are already well into fall. It’s crazy! We saw that trend in last week’s Happiness is Homemade party. Take a look at these great fall posts that we are featuring from last week’s party. Thanks to  Niki from Life as a LEO Wife  for creating our August parties for us!  

 

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Our Features 

. Jenna from The Painted Apron shared a super easy way to make a pumpkin with a toilet paper roll. I love doing this during fall to display the extra tp rolls in our guest bathroom. Adding cinnamon sticks as a stem like she did will have your bathroom smelling wonderful for any guests!

. It’s the season of pumpkin spice, which this pumpkin spice cheesecake donut recipe is perfect for! I absolutely love cheesecake, so this fall version created by Crystal of Crystal and Comp., looks so delicious to me! Cheesecake, sugar, pumpkin spice, and donuts all in one? Yes, please! I’ve lost over 45 lbs., to a very unhealthy weight, so these look like they could help me add a few pounds back on too. All around plus for me! .

. Penny of Penny’s Vintage Home has been staying out of the heat and staying busy indoors by creating fall vignettes, including this lovely jewel tea percolator vignette. I love the vintage mixer and percolator, and the ceramic cake with the apple pie candle. I bet that candle smells divine! The framed print just brings it all together for a beautiful fall vignette! .

. Enamel Pitcher with Wide Handle and Green Rim Rustic Enamelware Pitcher Vase Flower and Bird Pattern Farmhouse Metal Pitcher Vintage Decor   

vintage pitcher

 

You all know that I love a good Dollar Tree project, so this DIY farmhouse fall pumpkin craft idea is right up my alley! Emily from Hunny I’m Home used ceramic pumpkins, paint, and vinyl to make these adorable faux Rae Dunn pumpkins. Quick, affordable, and oh-so-easy!

. Another adorable Dollar Tree pumpkin decor DIY that I loved is this rope and twine pumpkin made by Donna of An Organized Season. She used different sized Styrofoam pumpkins wrapped with rope and twine then added beautiful embellishments of braids. The spindle “stem” with leaves and curly Q’s is just icing on the cake!

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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 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

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back to school

Most of the South has already headed back to school, but I have heard that some of our Northern friends haven’t quite gotten there yet. They will head back in the next 2 weeks or so, so I thought I would share one final week of back-to-school ideas.

Hello, everyone! It’s Niki from Life as a LEO Wife here, and I will be choosing the features for the month of August. I’m so excited to see all of the amazing things you have to share this week!

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade #546

I planned to share end of summer ideas, like decor and such, but I didn’t have enough to do a theme. Apparently, I need my features as themed as my decor, ha-ha! So, let’s take a look at the awesome back-to-school features, and pray that our friends who still have kiddos at home ALL day can hang on for a few more days or weeks.

Another school year means another round of fall and spring school pictures. Morgan at Charleston Crafted shared how to hang a staircase gallery wall where you can display all of those years of pictures and see your little one growing right before your eyes every day!

 

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Beth over at Creatively Beth shared an adorable idea for a back-to-school teacher gift idea. My mother and grandmother were teachers, and the items that Beth included are things that teachers will be so thankful for because teachers have to spend their own money throughout the year for supplies!

 

Last week I shared an idea for laminating & reusing a printable for back-to-school pictures to have K-12 cohesive photos, but this week Tonya of 24 Hour Family shared these cute printables for photos, one for each year of school. Now you have cute pictures to put in that senior year photo slideshow (I know, we don’t want to think about that day coming too soon!!).

 

loud alarm clock for heavy sleepers

Do you have a heavy sleeper in your household?    This alarm clock will get them up!

 

 

 

If you want to have breakfast ready to go easily as soon as you get up in the morning or if your kiddo loves breakfast, even for lunch, these breakfast Bento Box ideas from Kelli at 3 Boys & a Dog. There are more than 25 ideas, so your child won’t get food weariness like my hubby and I have from eating tacos my son loves EVERY 2 nights! These breakfast ideas travel well, so if you have to eat on the road, you’re good to go.

 

 

 

first and last day of school sign

Making memories!

 

 

Darcy and Brian has a tutorial for adorable coffee filter sunflowers that is great for little ones. Teachers can use this for pre-school through first grade or so as they discuss lessons on flowers, seeds, or seasons or even just for a fun craft time activity. This is also great for moms to do with little ones left behind while their older siblings go to school.

 

backpacks and other back to school goodies

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Hide-A-Squirrel: Fun Interactive Toy That Makes Your Dog Think

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By far, this is the most ingenious dog puzzle toy we have ever found for our dogs. The Hide-A-Squirrel plush dog toy, which has little squeaky toy squirrels hiding inside a plush toy log, challenges dogs to think and provides hours of play. It is so cute!

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*This story dates back a few years.  Sadie is in doggie heaven now and Bailey is well past puppy-years.  The toy is so well-received and timeless that you can still buy them brand new on Amazon or at other dog-toy outlets. 

 

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This is not a sponsored post.  It is my own, unsolicited appreciation for two great dog toys. 

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Hide A Squirrel plush dog toy where your pup has to find the cute squeaky squirrels inside a plush toy log! #dogs

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This is the second Hide-A-Squirrel dog puzzle toy  that I have bought for our yellow lab, Sadie. The first one was smaller and just as delightful as this giant XL size version. We now have two dogs.  It seemed best to get the ginormous size for them to share as it comes with 6 squirrels.

Bailey, the puppy, and Sadie share in the fun and we even have 3 squirrels totally intact.

2025 update:  we still have those 3 plush toy squirrels for Bailey to play with!  That is quite an accomplishment in dog-toy-world!

 

Sadie and her new XL hide a squirrel plush dog toy log with little squeaky squirrels inside #dog #toy

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Sadie was the first one to get to play with ☑️ the NEW Hide A Squirrel plush dog toy. Good thing, too, as our puppy Bailey thinks that everything is all about her. Sadie wouldn’t have stood a chance!

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Sadie was well familiar with this toy as she previously had the large sized version. So, she gingerly inspected the new super-sized log before searching out its squirrel inhabitants.

Then, Bailey got into the act! LOL  I guess you can call this photo an “action shot” – that’s why it is blurry. Bailey swooped in and Sadie moved out of her way. They get along great but getting them two of the toys is not a solution.  Bailey would just take both!

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Puppy playing with the hide a squirrel toy #dogs #toys

 

Interactive toys are great for dogs. It keeps their minds sharp, as they solve simple problems, and makes life interesting.  I bought this toy for them two months ago during a rainy-season where we live. The back yard was muddy and they needed something to keep  busy indoors.  What a great solution! They loved it.

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Between this toy and their Benebone dog chew toys, which by far are the BEST dog chew toys ever invented, they were happy and content!

Hide-A-Squirrel is a FUN interactive plush toy for dogs with the most adorable little toy squirrels inside for your fur babies to find! #dogs #toys Share on X

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Pet parents, what is the #1 challenge to owning an adorable, furry pet?  Many of us would say “shedding!”  Yes, dog or cat fur everywhere is a real problem. 

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We have had 3 yellow labs, all of whom were FUR MAKING MACHINES!  We loved each of them with all our hearts but there were some days I would go to work and discover that I had so much fur on my clothes, I could have “built a new dog” with it!   

Nipping the fur problem in the bud seemed to be the only way, as we would never  have parted with our fur babies – that was for sure! 

So, I searched and searched and finally found the BEST pet hair vacuum cleaner ever.  A Shark!  You can read my story – The Best Pet Hair Vacuum I Have Ever Used – here or just go straight over and! check them out

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.Shark navigator vacuum with LED headlights

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