Summer is perfect for taking time out. With (hopefully) warmer weather and longer days, it feels like there’s a bit more space to relax and just be.
Please note – The Hearth and Soul Link Party will be taking time out (2 weeks) for a summer break.
The Hearth and Soul Link Party will be back in full swing on Monday 7th August.
I will be visiting and sharing your posts as usual and you can still find me here on the blog and on social media.
Please scroll down for last week’s linky for great posts to help inspire you to take time out with things to do, see, eat and enjoy.
At The Hearth and Soul Link Party, posts about anything that feeds your soul are welcome – from family, home, decorating, crafts and DIY to travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts and self improvement. And of course, food from the hearth to feed your soul is a real favourite here too!
How is your summer going? I’m getting ready to go on a vacation to Antigua with my husband tomorrow. Although we travel a lot, this is our first actual holiday together for a while now so we are really looking forward to it! I’ll be sharing our travels here and on social media as usual. More about this at the bottom of the post!
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We have been eating a lot more seafood as part of my healthy eating plan which helped me lose over 30 pounds. This latest recipe is one of my favourites!
My Baked Cod with a Sautéed Veggie Topping recipe is quick and easy to make, plus it’s delicious, satisfying and full of good-for-you ingredients.
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Inspiration for Taking Time Out – Last Week’s Features
Thank you to everyone who visited and shared at last week’s party! Today I’m featuring inspiration to help you take time out with a treat, some helpful reading and great ideas for making your bedroom a place to relax and restore. From top left, clockwise, today’s features are:-
A traditional Lebanese treat from Hadia’s Lebanese Cuisine – Maamoul Bi Fistok (Pistachio Maamoul)
An inspiring read from Create with Joy – A review of Cultivate – a Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life
Great decorating ideas from Comfort Spring Station – Create a Bedroom to Rejuvenate You!
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After this week’s party, the Hearth and Soul Link Party will be taking time out (2 weeks) for a summer break.
I will be visiting and sharing your posts as usual & you can still find me here on the blog and on social media.
The Hearth and Soul Link Party will be back in full swing on Monday 7th August.
I can’t wait to see what you share this week!
Nancy says
July 17, 2017 at 2:25 pmHi April! Thanks for hosting another great party. Have a great time in Antigua! Looking forward to hearing all about it.
April Harris says
July 17, 2017 at 8:43 pmThank you so much, Nancy 🙂
April Harris says
July 18, 2017 at 8:22 amHi Nancy! It’s a pleasure, and thank you so much 🙂
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
July 17, 2017 at 3:53 pmApril, happy travels! I love reading about your adventures! Thank you for hosting. I put up my beans again and will come back on Thursday to put up a fab tea giveaway.
April Harris says
July 18, 2017 at 8:23 amThank you so much, Jean! I’ll definitely share your giveaway 🙂
Sammi Ricke says
July 17, 2017 at 4:45 pmI am so inspired by how much you travel! Antigua sounds amazing!! Enjoy. 🙂
April Harris says
July 18, 2017 at 8:24 amThank you, Sammi! I’m really excited as neither my husband nor I have been there before. It’s fairly rare for us to travel somewhere neither of us has been before, and I always enjoy discovering places together 🙂
Carol says
July 17, 2017 at 4:51 pmThanks so much for featuring my bedroom post. Hope you have a marvelous time – be sure to post plenty of photos.
April Harris says
July 18, 2017 at 8:25 amThank you so much, Carol. I will 🙂
Miz Helen says
July 17, 2017 at 8:14 pmHi April,
Hope you and your husband have a lovely holiday, sometime we just need some downtime. Thanks so much for the party.
Miz Helen
April Harris says
July 18, 2017 at 8:25 amThank you so much, Miz Helen 🙂 I hope you have a lovely week!
Hadia says
July 17, 2017 at 10:05 pmThank you so much, April! I so glad to be featured at the Hearth and Soul! Looking forward to reading about your experience at Antigua, ! I hope you and your husband have a wonderful vacation! Thank you for hosting!
April Harris says
July 18, 2017 at 8:26 amThank you so much, Hadia 🙂 I hope you have a lovely week!
Marilyn Lesniak says
July 18, 2017 at 12:45 amThank you for allowing me to share my links with all your great followers! I hope you can join me at #Overthemoon on Sunday, #WonderfulWednesday and #ThursdayFavoriteThings!
Jenny says
July 18, 2017 at 3:18 amHi April. As always, thanks so much for hosting the link up. Enjoy your much deserved break.
Helen says
July 18, 2017 at 4:48 amThanks for hosting April and have fun in Antigua! That sounds like so much fun!
One of the posts I shared today is from my youngest daughter, Madalynn. I hope you enjoy it.
The Ninja Baker says
July 18, 2017 at 6:54 amAs always a delightful party, April. Do love that cod recipe…It’s be perfect for a bento box =)
Michele Morin says
July 18, 2017 at 10:37 amHave a wonderful vacation with your hubby! It’s not WHERE so much as WHO!
April Harris says
July 19, 2017 at 1:23 pmThank you, Michele! I totally agree 🙂
Nancy W says
July 18, 2017 at 1:17 pmApril,
thanks as always for hosting another great party! I’m a little late but better late than never!- Nancy ( Nancy On The Home Front )
April Harris says
July 19, 2017 at 1:23 pmIt’s a pleasure, Nancy – and you aren’t late. I’m always happy to ‘see’ you here at the party!
Leigh says
July 18, 2017 at 7:05 pmEnjoy your vacation, April!
April Harris says
July 19, 2017 at 1:23 pmThank you so much, Leigh 🙂 Hope you have a lovely week!
tigerfish says
July 18, 2017 at 11:39 pmThanks for hosting, and have a great holiday!
April Harris says
July 19, 2017 at 1:24 pmThank you 🙂 Have a great week ahead!
Julie says
July 19, 2017 at 3:09 pmHello April, thanks for hosting and I too am sharing my baked cod fish recipe this week. Have a wonderful week.
Julie xo
April Harris says
July 20, 2017 at 10:24 pmHi Julie, Thank you so much for visiting and sharing! Hope your week is wonderful too!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
July 20, 2017 at 2:30 amApril, thank you for another fantastic party! I can’t wait to try your cod recipe as it looks so easy to make and flavorful. This week, I am sharing my Signature Gazpacho which is a staple at our summer barbecues and parties. Have a lovely rest of the week and as always thank you so very much for all you do!
April Harris says
July 20, 2017 at 10:25 pmThank you so much for visiting and sharing, Linda 🙂 Your Gazpacho sounds lovely – it’s one of my summer favourites so I look forward to trying your recipe. Hope you have a lovely week, and thank you so much for all your support.
Sadhna Grover says
July 20, 2017 at 4:34 amHi April,
Thanks for hosting this lovely party, I am glad I am with you from last three years.
Today I have added an interesting recipe of a rice pudding in the slow cooker with the post on saffron. I hope you will like it.
April Harris says
July 20, 2017 at 10:26 pmHi Sadhna,
Thank you so much for your support of Hearth and Soul over the last 3 years – I always look forward to your recipes and posts! I love using saffron and I’m excited to see your recipe. Have a lovely week!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
July 20, 2017 at 8:38 pmApril, so often I’m only able to offer the giveaway to readers in the US, but this time it’s open to UK, Europe and Canada as well – I’m so excited! Thank you for hosting and sharing!
April Harris says
July 20, 2017 at 10:27 pmHi Jean, That’s wonderful! I’m excited to find out more. I’ll definitely enter and share! Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Create With Joy says
July 27, 2017 at 7:25 pmThanks so much for featuring Cultivate April – hope you enjoy your break! 🙂
April Harris says
July 28, 2017 at 4:37 pmIt’s a pleasure, Ramona, and thank you! Hope to see you back at Hearth and Soul when I return from summer break on August 7th.