Visits with grandchildren, adding another vehicle to our fleet, college application paperwork, our wedding anniversary, garden prep – these are some of the activities happening in our household these days. What’s happening around your place this week? It seems everyone is looking for a chance to getaway from winter since our most visited post last week was Tropical Paradise.

My features this week are:
- 5 Tips for How to Be More Productive because I have a lazy streak and I can use all the tips I can get to get things done!
- Irish Cream Mocha Layer Cake because next week we should all have a little sweet treat after corned beef and cabbage!
- The Art of Making Memories because I want to read this book after reading this post!
Now, for this week’s Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!

Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let’s shine a positive light!
Use the form below to share your family-friendly posts this week, and please consider these nice things you can do:
- Follow and/or subscribe to your host’s blog.
- Visit a few other bloggers and show them your support. We all love getting comments, and who knows what inspiration you may find? Be sure to share the love–that’s what a blog hop is all about!
- Check out our Encouraging Hearts & Home Pinterest board where each host pins her 10 favorite posts each week.
- Join us every Thursday!
- If you are interested in co-hosting, contact Linda at Apron Strings & Other Things!




Thanks so much for hosting this lovely Linky party every week!
my pleasure, Pat. Have a fabulous weekend!
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with #3 LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU and #4 TODAY IS A GOOD DAY.
You are very welcome, Dee 🙂 Glad to have you with us this week!
Thanks for hosting.