Doughnuts. That was my daughter’s request this week. She wanted homemade donuts rather than a birthday cake. Not just call-and-pick-up-at-the-donut-shop-doughnuts. Homemade doughnuts! And so her big brother and I made doughnuts for her, and iced them and added sprinkles. Because we love her. What have you done lately that says “I love you” to someone near you? It brings encouragement,…
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Here in my household we are transitioning from our school year schedule to our summer schedule. Even for those of us who are used to being home all during the school year, the transition to summertime is unusual this year – sort of gray and murky. The one thing that has made the summer transition easier is we now know…
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It’s Time 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…
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Birthdays, grandchildren, summer breezes – these are some of what brings joy to my life these days. Do you know the old hymn, Count Your Blessings? That is my theme for the upcoming month of June and I’m getting a head start! What blessings are you celebrating these days? I’m also counting our weekly blog hop a blessing because it…
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The sun has been shining, the flowers have started blooming, the trees are leafing out. We have had some beautiful weather and I’m enjoying these gorgeous days. Every day I have the windows open. It feels good to let in the fresh air, the sunshine streaming in the windows brightens my mood, too. These are encouraging things in my life…
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