Messy Messy Fail - The weeds overtaking my garden are seriously insane. At first I thought it was astilbe, but then I realized astilbe doesn't grow EVERYWHERE like this plant seemed to be. One good plant identifier app later - we are plagued with bishop's weed, an invasive plant that spreads widely underground, so pulling the plant out doesn't do much good. Not sure how I can take care of this one, it's seriously everywhere!
Tidy Victory - We got some seeds finally planted in the raised bed last week - some quick growing lettuce, carrots and pumpkins. I've never had a veggie garden before, so we are taking it easy and just experimenting to see how it goes. So far I see little pumpkin plants coming up!
Welcome back to the Happiness is Homemade Link Party #227
I am so excited to be hosting my first Happiness is Homemade #227 Link Party. I am a new host this year and I have been having so much fun. I enjoy all the awesome posts each week. I love to look at all the great ideas (I can not tell you how many I save to my Pinterest boards). I hope you are having as much fun as I am. I am so excited to be picking out the featured posts and I know you will love them. As we are close to the 4th of July week I have some fabulous ideas for you.
Have a Great 4th of July ~ Susan @craftingafamily.com
On with this week's features!
Because I love everything S'Mores you will want to make a batch of Heather's S'Mores Popcorn Balls. You could make these any time of the year, and the 4th is a perfect excuse to make a big batch for your family celebration. Find the recipe and instructions at Happiest Camper.com
Every picnic or family 4th celebration need a fun activity for the kids. Angie has the perfect fun sidewalk chalk project for decorating your lawn for the 4th of July. She has a great video that shows you exactly how to use the paint for your decorations and how to get the kids involved. You will love Chalk Spray Paint: How to Use on Your Lawn at Thecountrychiccottage.net.
Jenna has a super cute table that she painted to have a beachy colored look. You could use this as a side table on your deck or porch and it screams summer and the beach. All the instructions and video included. How to Create a Beachy Colored Look with Paint at Rainonatinroof.com
I believe it is so important to remember on the three major summer holiday, the men & women who give us our freedoms to live the lives of our dreams. Whether you are visiting the link party as a blogger or a mom looking for ideas, we need to remember families like Jennifer's who keep us safe. Jennifer shares her Tips to Navigate Motherhood When Your Spouse is Deployed. From Jenniferlambert.com
Now, let's get started now with this week's party. While you are here, we'd love it if you would visit the blogs of our lovely co-hosts!
A Labour Of Life
Blogghetti
Bluesky At Home
Crafting a Family
Ducks ‘n a Row
Eclectic Red Barn
Love My Messy Messy Mess
Sweet Pea Lifestyle
That Recipe
The Painted Hinge
Upstate Ramblings
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