May has well and truly arrived! This week it’s all about ideas and inspiration to help you make the most of spring at The Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m so glad you are here!
Blog posts about anything that feeds the soul are welcome. This includes family, home, recipes, decorating, crafts, DIY, travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts, self improvement and more!
It has been such a busy time here! I have lots to share with you, but I’m struggling to find the time to work on the blog as much as I used to. While I’m grateful there’s so much great stuff going on, but I could definitely use a few more hours in the day!
Looking for a quick bread recipe that is better for you?
With just a half cup of sugar and heart-healthy bran, this Old-Fashioned Banana Nut Bread absolutely fits the bill. The sweetness of the bananas means you don’t miss the sugar and with lots of fiber and nutrition, it’s the perfect treat to fit into your healthy eating plan.
We are off on our travels again soon, and I’m hoping to have time for a visit to this lovely city.
We stay about an hour away, but if I get a chance to visit I will definitely be taking part in some of My Favourite Things to Do in San Francisco.
Features to Help You Make the Most of Spring
Thank you for visiting and sharing last week. There were so many inspiring posts, it really was hard to choose features! Here are just some of my favourite posts to help you make the most of spring.
From top left, clockwise:-
Organize your kitchen for spring with these 12 Creative and Smart Kitchen Organization Ideas from Joy at Artful Homemaking
Make a delicious spring dinner with this Tequila Lime Chicken recipe from Pam at Sidewalk Shoes
Keep your garden green and save money with these Tips To Save Water on Your Yard’s Irrigation from Carol of Comfort Spring Station and her friend Christine.
Create a gorgeous living Garden Chandelier with Simple Nature Decor
Freshen up your home frugally with these 14 Ideas to Decorate Your Home For Free from Karianne at Thistlewood Farms (not pictured)
The Hearth and Soul Link Party
Please share your blog posts, old and new, about anything that feeds the soul.
This is a no rules party, but I’d love it if you would include a link back to AprilJHarris.com in your post and/or share the party. There are share buttons at the top and bottom of this blog post.
I may feature your posts and photos on my blog and social media. Sharing your posts here means you consent to this.
Please visit some of the other posts, make new blogging connections and be inspired!
Carol says
May 7, 2018 at 5:42 pmThanks for featuring my water conservation post and for hosting each. Have a beautiful day!
April Harris says
May 8, 2018 at 6:55 amMy pleasure, Carol! Thank you for your support of the party. I hope your day is wonderful too!
Miz Helen says
May 7, 2018 at 5:56 pmThanks for the party April and hope you have a fantastic spring week!
Miz Helen
April Harris says
May 8, 2018 at 6:55 amIt’s a pleasure, Miz Helen. Thank you so much for your support of the party! Hope your week is wonderful too 🙂
tigerfish says
May 7, 2018 at 9:15 pmThe banana nut bread looks so good! Too bad I don’t bake.
Have a fabulous week ahead.
April Harris says
May 8, 2018 at 6:56 amThank you! Wishing you a fabulous week too!
Joy says
May 7, 2018 at 9:45 pmThanks so much for featuring my post!
April Harris says
May 8, 2018 at 6:56 amIt’s a pleasure, Joy 🙂 Have a lovely week!
Pam Greer says
May 7, 2018 at 11:33 pmThanks so much for featuring my chicken! Have a great week!
April Harris says
May 8, 2018 at 6:56 amIt’s a pleasure, Pam! I hope your week is lovely too 🙂 Thank you for your support of Hearth and Soul.
Roseann Hampton says
May 7, 2018 at 11:43 pmThanks for hosting each week April! Have a blessed week!
April Harris says
May 8, 2018 at 6:57 amYou are so welcome, Roseann. I really appreciate your support of the party. Hope your week is full of blessings too!
Marilyn Lesniak says
May 7, 2018 at 11:57 pmThank you for hosting this opportunity to bring bloggers together and share their posts. I look forward to your party each week. #OverTheMoon #WWBlogHop #ThursdayFavoriteThings. I am sharing a few Cinco de Mayo Recipes, Crock Pot Cocktail Smokies, and Crock Pot Chicken Stroganoff.
April Harris says
May 8, 2018 at 6:57 amThank you so much for visiting and sharing, Marilyn! Have a lovely week!
judee says
May 8, 2018 at 3:38 amApril,
Another great party. Thanks so much for hosting!
April Harris says
May 8, 2018 at 6:57 amThank you for your support of the party, Judee! I hope you have a lovely week 🙂
Jas - All that's Jas says
May 8, 2018 at 11:39 amSpring is definitely in the air, at last. We waited long enough for it to show. Being busy usually keeps me out of the trouble but I agree with you, we need more hours in a day. Thanks for hosting, dear April, and have a wonderful and safe trip! That’s my favorite kind of busy 😀
April Harris says
May 9, 2018 at 11:34 amI’m so glad spring has finally arrived where you are, Jas! Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I hope you have a lovely week, my friend 🙂
Michele Morin says
May 8, 2018 at 12:47 pmI love your beautiful tea cup in the bread picture. I’m thinking about getting all mine out for a good clean up and a chance to use them this evening with a group of ladies coming to my house this evening.
April Harris says
May 9, 2018 at 11:35 amThank you so much, Michele. I’m so glad I’ve encouraged you to get out your tea cups and use them 🙂 My late Mom always used to encourage me to use the good china and glass, wear the special jewellery and generally enjoy things. I keep having to remind myself that today is a special occasion, no matter what day it is 🙂
Leigh says
May 8, 2018 at 3:31 pmThanks for hosting April!
April Harris says
May 9, 2018 at 11:36 amMy pleasure, Leigh. Thank you so much for visiting and sharing! Hope your week is going well 🙂
Amy @ The Quiet Homemaker says
May 8, 2018 at 10:41 pmThank you so much for hosting!!
Blessings,
Amy
April Harris says
May 9, 2018 at 11:36 amBlessing to you to, Amy! Thank you so much for visiting and sharing 🙂
Sadhna Grover says
May 10, 2018 at 11:32 pmHi April, sharing the first recipe of the month. I was not well so couldn’t ost even on the blog.
Happy Mothers day to you.
April Harris says
May 11, 2018 at 12:08 pmHi Sadhna, I am so sorry that you have not been well. I hope that you are feeling much better now. Welcome back, and please do take care. Happy Mother’s Day to you too, my friend!