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Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

So, do you have kids or grandkids who are school age? How many weeks, or days, do they have left before they start back to school? I’m a teacher and I have 3 weeks till we are back in the swing of things! While I am beginning to prepare my lessons, I am also grabbing as much outdoor time as I can! Summer is such a wonderful time of year.

We are so glad you decided to stop by our party this week. Take a little time while you are here to visit our features from last week’s party then cruise through the NEW posts that you will find below. Each week we have nearly 100, sometimes more, posts shared by our blogging guests for you to enjoy. Remember, when you pin a picture on Pinterest, it actually helps the blog it originated from. Pins bring traffic to blogs and that is a huge blessing to us. Thank you in advance for that. We also love to hear from you when you leave an encouraging coming on the post!

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Featured Posts

Transform Your Garden With DIY Water Fountain Planters from My Life Abundant

Updated Hydrangea Tile Tray from The Apple Street Cottage

Breakfast Cookies by Blessed Simplicity

DIY Welcome Banner from Creatively Beth

Fabulous DIY Garden Stepping Stones from old Crockery from Christine’s Crafts

Lazy Susan Turntable Organizer for Cabinet Pantry Kitchen Countertop Refrigerator Cupboard, Pine Wood, 9″, Black

MEET THE HOSTS

Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Penny – PENNY’S PASSION | FB | IG | PINTEREST
Sinea – DUCKS ‘N A ROW | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X
Tammy – MY LIFE ABUNDANT | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE
Denise – THIS IS MY EVERYBODY | FB | IG | PINTEREST | X | YOUTUBE

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Teenage Girl Gift – First Time Driver – Sweet 16 Birthday – Personalized Keychain – Be Safe Key Chain – Pick your saying!

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Happiness Is Homemade

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Welcome to Happiness is Homemade #544

Hello, everyone! It’s Niki from Li f e as a LEO Wife here, and I will be choosing the features for the month of August. I’m back to work on the blog after a few months of hospitalizations and illness, and I am so happy to have made it back in time to choose the features for the first week this month! School has started back where I live, so I thought that I would share some ideas for getting back into the groove of things for parents and grandparents. Let’s get started! . My son loves waffles, so I had to choose these scrambled egg and cheese stuffed waffles as our back-to-school breakfast feature from Drugstore Divas! The recipe looks fancy but seems SO easy to make!

Next up, when your child arrives at school, why not have them deliver a cute, much needed gift to their teacher? Hunny I’m Home created a cute free printable gift tag that you can attach to a bottle of hand sanitizer. Your child’s teacher will definitely thank you for keeping germs to a minimum in the classroom!

For lunch time, you can print these adorable free printable notes for your kiddo’s lunchbox from Beth over at Creatively Beth. What child wouldn’t be excited to open their lunchbox every day to see what’s in there?!

If you’re a teacher for little ones, Darcy over at Darcy and Brian made these “all about me” free printables that you can have your new students fill out to get to know them! I think these would be great from students from preschool up to 1st grade.

Filling the Jars has a list of great meal planning ideas for every month in the year that will help make your dinner time decisions a little easier! This foil packet meal looks delish!

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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Happiness Is Homemade

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July is coming to a close but there is still time for one more party for my round is complete. This is Sinea from Ducks ‘n a Row and I have been hosting Happiness is Homemade throughout the month. Have you been enjoying it? We are always amazed at the talent and ingenuity of our guests. If you are new to our party, take a look around. If you like what you see, be sure to mark your calendars to come back every week. Our party starts on Sundays and stays open till Friday!

The features we have this week from our last party are extraordinary. As always, it was a challenge to pick just four to put in the spotlight. I do think you will like what I found. Enjoy!

Oh, this cake looks yummy. This decadent Instant Pot Layered Chocolate Cake is the creation of Fat Dad Foodie.

This Mason Jar Teacher Gift with free printable, from Hunny I’m Home DIY, reminds us that back to school time is near. Teachers are always so surprised and encouraged when someone thinks to start the year out with a thoughtful gift. This would be a great one to do!

What a delightful summertime recipe idea: Marinated Cherry Tomatoes – by Recipes Simple. I love that it can be served in a bowl, on toast or any way that strikes your fancy.

Jennifer Adams of Studio 27 brilliantly used vintage curtains to reupholster her patio chairs. She tells us how to do it in her post ” Reupholstered Patio Chairs With Vintage Curtains.“ They do look great!

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This is a pretty way to have your garden hose available for use!

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

Pet Hair Cleaning Issues? This is the BEST pet hair vacuum I have ever used.

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Are You An Ultimate Shopper?

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Is Amazon Prime Day like Black Friday to you? You know how it is on Black Friday. Many savvy shoppers – especially those who LOVE shopping – are armed with their lists, cell phones charged up, laptop ready in case of a cell phone failure, favorite beverage in hand and an alarm clock. Is this you? You may want to plan on going to bed early the night before just to be at your very shopping-best.

And no one had better get in your way. NO INTERRUPTIONS! The Ultimate Shopper is in her groove. Yes, shopping for some is like an Olympic sport. First out of the chute wins!

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When I think about it, I am kind of envious of all the excitement you will have. I am serious. Some gals, especially, tackle Prime Day as a challenge to be conquered! I will be looking for great deals Tuesday and Wednesday July 16 & 17, too, but I’ll bet you will be the winner!

SHOPPING TIP: Know the calendar. For gift buying, write birthdays and family events on a special calendar for this shopping purpose. Reminder: I don’t want you to get nervous or anything but Back to School is pretty much moments away and there are about 145-ish days till Thanksgiving’s Black Friday on November 22nd! So there is a lot going on.

STRATEGY: If the amount of shopping you have to do is overwhelming, only buy what you really are excited about this time and hold onto what can wait for November 22^nd 145-ish days from now. It is important to get our heads around what may pay off …think of the reasons to buy before Prime Day begins. I always look at what I am going to have to buy anyhow and try to do it on Prime Day.

Reasons to buy!

Anniversaries
Automotive Needs
Back to School
Beauty
Birthdays
Books
College Essentials
Health Essentials
Holiday Giving
Home Décor refreshing
I Love You Gifts ♥
Kitchen
Lawn & Garden Supplies
Life’s Essentials (i.e. STUFF FOR YOU!)
Office Supplies, Calendars, Planners
Party planning (stock up!!! )
Pet food and supplies
Showers – baby
Showers – wedding
Sporting Goods
Teacher Gifts
Toys
Weddings

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“SECRET” SHOPPING TIP: Amazon is running some really GREAT SALES even now! Often you will find highly customer-recommended items for 25 – 40% off!

Teachers, Buy Yourself a Gift!

Cute Teacher Pencil Coquette Bow Back To School Teacher Life T-Shirt

I bought this cute t-shirt for myself and it comes today. Can’t wait!!!

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Is Pet Hair around the house driving you crazy???

I’ve been there. Read about the BEST pet hair vacuum I’ve ever had or just go over and get one right now! Hint: it’s a Shark Navigator!

I would like to personally apologize to CAT OWNERS everywhere. I have always had dogs for pets. My quest for a great PET HAIR vacuum burst forth from sheer frustration from the abundance of white dog fur from my Yellow Labs Blondie, Lexi, Troy and Sadie. I could have BUILT A NEW DOG out of all that shed fur.

Little did I know that the CAT PARENTS OF THE WORLD also have a big pet-hair challenge on their hands. I assure you that the Shark navigator upright vacuums will also be YOUR dream come true!

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Enjoy!

Happiness is Homemade

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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandpas, uncles and cherished friends who are a “father” to many. We hope you all have a wonderful day! ♥

And, welcome to the Happiness is Homemade Link Party 537 “Fun Summer.” Mel from Décor Craft Design will be our host for entire month of June. All of our blog cohosts are excited about another month of choosing features, sharing, linking, reading, Pinning and inspiration, so let’s get started! If you missed it, the previous party is right here!

Features for Happiness is Homemade 537

Welcome June Ideas Decorating by Calypso In The Country is a great inspiration for Summer outdoor décor.

Cheesecake Mousse by Organized Island is just perfect for 4th July dessert. Get the recipe!

Bless This Nest Handmade Card by Amy’s Creative Pursuits is just so lovely and would be great home decoration if you frame it.

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Easy Sonic Slushies from Mommy Hates Cooking is just so pretty colorful and refreshing, perfect for Summer!

MANY great health benefits found in Black Seed Oil!

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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

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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Happiness is Homemade Link Party

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Welcome to the Happiness is Homemade Link Party. We are excited about a new week of sharing, linking, reading, Pinning and inspiration. Linda, from A Labour of Life is our hostess for the month of May and she has picked some patriotic themed features for this special weekend. Yes, it is the Memorial Day long-weekend here in the USA and we are going to have some red, white and blue fun!

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Memorial Day Centerpiece

First up is the fun Memorial Day Centerpiece from our very own Bev. Yes we do add features and sometimes they just need to be showcased, Bev, from the Eclectic Red Barn created this beautiful arrangement and made everything herself.

Walking on Sunshine has created the perfect red, white and blue Oreo Cookie Patriotic Treats! These are an easy patriotic dessert, no bake recipe that everyone is going to love for any summer event you’re hosting.

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Red, White, and Blue Sangria Recipe

This Red, White, and Blue Sangria from Ann’s Entitled Life is simple to make. Bursting with juicy fruits and delicious flavors it is the perfect drink to celebrate Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any summer holiday.

Dollar Tree DIY 4th of July Candles

These 4th of July candles from Hunny I’, Home use Dollar Tree supplies and a free patriotic SVG to create a beautiful decoration for your home or 4th of July party.

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Easy 4th Of July Metal hanging design

Steph Creates created this simple metal hanging decoration for the 4th of July. I absolutely love how it turned out.

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Sinea’s Featured Pick of the Week

Oooh, doesn’t this look yummy? I think it is just about perfect for any kind of celebration!

This Lemon Dump Cake was made by Jen from Cincy Shopper.

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

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Duplos Kid Storage Box – A Parent’s Dream Come True!

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Ever step on a building block in the middle of the night? OUCH! It happens all the time and, when it does, it is NOT fun!

So when I saw this DUPLO storage box for kids, which doubles as a play space for them to play on, I just had to show you! Isn’t it grand? The description says that it works for intermediate sized MEGA BLOKS, too.

So, if you love that your kids enjoy building but hate finding pieces all over the house, you might want to get one (or more) of these foldable boxes to solve the problem. Grandparents and school teachers will love them, too.

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And, after you have the storage, you can buy them more building blocks! LOL

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Enjoy!

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Make Your Basket Planter Look Brand New For Cheap!

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Sometimes the best ideas are so easy and inexpensive, we forget to tell anybody what we did. This wicker garden basket redo is one of those things – it took minutes to do. Easy-peasy!

I love this wicker basket planter. My daughter-in-law picked it out for me for Mother’s Day last year and I enjoyed its beauty all summer long. But over the winter, something happened to the basket. Though it was in the safety of the garage, out of the elements, it became old and weathered over those few short months.

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Hubby said “Well, this one’s shot. You might as well throw it away.” But I knew better. I could make it look good as new with ease. It was so simple.

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How To Make Your Old Wicker Basket Planter Look New

First, take the plastic liner out. Wash it with clear water or replace it with new.
Next, brush off the outside of the basket to remove any loose particles and dirt.
Now, spray it with semi-gloss spray paint with primer.
Let it dry.
Put the liner inside.
Fill with potting soil.
Add plants*
Done!

*I love New Guinea Impatiens for their bold blooms and waxy green leaves. For this planter I used both white and red impatiens plants.

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Wicker planter redo with pretty impatiens flowers

Have you ever rescued an item that looked like it was doomed to the dumpster? Tell us what you did!

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Flower baskets galore!

Enjoy!

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Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop

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Hey there! It’s time for our weekly blog party and we already have some really great posts from our many guest bloggers. They are going to make you super HUNGRY! So many great recipes are being shared such as Italian Lemon Breakfast Bread and Bacon Rosemary Chicken Pasta, to name just two. And, do you love to repurpose items in your home? Then you are going to want to scroll to our party and see the beautiful wine bottle redo’s. They are a work of art! But please don’t scroll just yet. Here are some features from last week that you are going to want to see!

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Pineapple Bread Pudding by Lou Lou Girls

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Rose Bakes sent us this delicious Lazy Lasagna 4-ingredient recipe. Easy!

Crescent Roll Peach Dumpling Recipe from Cook Eat Go!

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Fluster Buster makes a great looking Egg Salad Sandwich!

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Repurposed Thrifted Glass Window from My Life Abundant

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MEET THE HOSTS

Bev – ECLECTIC RED BARN | 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

Let’s Get This Party Started!

Please follow all hosts on AT LEAST 1 of their social channels.
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Visit others. Caring is sharing. Like, comment, and pin posts.
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Please SHARE our party and invite others to join. ♥

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