Everyone is so busy these days, I’m not sure anyone has lazy days of summer anymore, although if we are lucky we might get one or two. It’s those I want to celebrate at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week. Welcome!
At The Hearth and Soul Link Party, you can share blog posts old and new, about anything that feeds the soul. This includes – but is not limited to – family, home, recipes, decorating, crafts, DIY, travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts and self improvement.
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What’s Been Happening on The Blog
I’ve been talking about my Top 5 Favourite Podcasts, and sharing some delicious recipes this week.
From one of my favourite summer salads to a delicious Raspberry Almond Tart, I’ve got lots of recipes that are perfect for summer. This gently spiced main dish is very popular on hot summer evenings, especially with a glass of chilled sauvignon blanc or rosé.
Moroccan Shrimp and Couscous is the work of moments, and it’s just what you need on a lazy summer evening.
Lazy Days of Summer Features
Thank you to everyone for visiting and sharing! My Lazy Days of Summer features include (from top left, clockwise):-
Celebrate lazy days of summer with Summer Backyard Picnic Ideas from Ann at Dabbling & Decorating
Decorate for summer with this DIY Summer Flower Wreath from Antonella at White House Crafts
Pizza for breakfast sounds like the perfect start to a lazy day, and this Breakfast Pizza from Jodie Fitz looks delicious!
Lazy days of summer are made from hospitality. Be inspired by this beautiful Southern Ladies Luncheon: The Art of Preparation and Presentation from Ashley at Yarn Scissors Silk.
Attract bees and butterflies to your garden with Starting a Pollinator Garden from Katy at Petals Pies and Otherwise
What will you share this week?
The Hearth and Soul Link Party
Here we go!
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I hope you have a wonderful week, one that includes at least one or two lazy days of summer in it!
Hi April, aww I know what you mean, I have so much to do every day and I am always catching up! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Claire! I hope you have a lovely week 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with WHO ARE YOU BLOGGING FOR? PART 4 OF 5, THE PINK DIARY, and a SHORT STORY PROMPT LINK PARTY for fun and creativity!
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing, Dee! Have a great week!
I don’t know what these lazy days of summer are that you speak of, but that shrimp looks yummy! laurensparks.net
Thank you, Lauren! 🙂
Hi April,
I am loving the lazy days of summer, just sitting on my screen porch sipping sweet tea! I am sharing my Nana’s Lemon Pie, a great Garden Fresh Fritatta and our family meal plan. Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
Hi Miz Helen,
I’m so glad you are having a lovely summer! It’s a rainy day here but my gardener has just planted some lovely flowers so I guess the rain is a good thing! Thank you for visiting and sharing. I hope your week continues to be lovely!
Hi April!
It’s only just beginning to feel like summer here….finally! I’m sharing our completed firepit project. A space we were able to enjoy this weekend for Father’s Day and one I hope will inspire others to create. Have a spectacular week and thank you for hosting!
How lovely you were able to have the firepit ready for Father’s Day, Suzan! I look forward to reading about it. I hope your week is wonderful too!
Thanks for hosting April, I’m enjoying summer but I haven’t had very many lazy days!
– Nancy (Nancy On The Home Front )
It’s a pleasure, Nancy! And I know exactly what you mean 😉
Thank you so much for the feature this week April💯
You are so welcome, Ann!
This week I am sharing some of my favorite recipes. On Tuesday is a Heath Cheesecake inspired by the toffee candy bars. Wednesday brings out my Jack Daniels Grilled Salmon and on Friday the Secret Pork Chops your family Will Love. They happen to be my #1 Recipe for the last 4 years! Thanks for hosting. Have a lovely evening!
Thank you so much for sharing these yummy recipes, Marilyn! I hope you have a great week 🙂
Hi April, I love the lazy days of summer if I can be by a pool or on the beach! In Arizona the heat requires a bit of laziness in order to survive! Ha ha! Have a wonderful week and I hope that you get to have a few lazy days.
Thank you, Helen! I hope we get a few lazy days too 🙂
I seem to remember long, luxurious days of nothing stretching out before me when my kids were little and summer days were a blank slate.
They still happen sometimes, but are harder to capture with so many people in our lives now1
I know what you mean, Michele. I can remember feeling like the summer lasted forever for such a long time. However in recent years, time just flies all year! I hope you have a wonderful week, and maybe just one lazy day – or even an hour or two 😉
Thank you for the feature, April!
It’s a pleasure, Antonella!
Hey April,
Jo May here from southeast Georgia, yep its summertime here and the weather is just fine.
Sharing some fresh corn pick’n, shuck’n and cook’n.
Hey Jo May, So glad you are having lovely weather. Corn is one of my favourite summer treats! Have a great week!
I decided to teach summer school. LOL. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Oh wow, Patrick! I hope that goes well 🙂 Thank you so much for visiting and sharing your lovely photographs. I hope your week is a great one!
Thank you so much for hosting the party.
Have great weekend,
Kippi
Thank you, Kippi. I hope your weekend is wonderful too.
April, thank you for hosting. I’m very curious to know if children in Canada and UK had the American school lunch dish I’ve posted today.
Hi Jean, I’m interested to read more about your Hamburger Gravy recipe! I don’t remember having it at school, although it’s a little bit like a Cottage Pie in reverse 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing. Have a lovely weekend!
Happy summer April!
Thanks for hosting!
Happy Summer, Maya!