Welcome! This week at The Hearth and Soul Link Party I want to encourage you to try something new! It’s so easy to get into a rut, and just the smallest of changes can make a BIG difference. You can either do something differently, or go all out and try something that is totally new to you. Either way, it should shake up your January in a really good way. I’ve got some great featured posts to inspire you!
Blog posts old and new, about anything that feeds the soul, are welcome here at the Hearth and Soul Link Party. This includes – but is not limited to – family, home, recipes, decorating, crafts, DIY, travel, organisation, book reviews, the arts and self improvement.
I’m publishing a bit early this week as we’ve had a lovely surprise visit from our son and his partner and I want to be able to spend lots of time with them while they are here.
Last week I shared one of my favourite healthy breakfast and lunch recipes.
There’s a huge difference between My Best Avocado Toast and simply crushed avocado on toast. Check out the recipe and see why!
Join me in a visit to a fascinating port city on the coast of Israel.
Take a peek through The Gateway to The Ancient World in A Day in Jaffa.
I also have a delicious seasonal treat for you!
My Blood Orange Pound Cake (you can also use regular oranges of course) is moist, delicious and full of citrus flavour. It’s also one of those wonderful recipes that makes two loaves so there’s plenty to share!
Try Something New Features
Thank you for visiting and sharing your blog posts last week! As always, it’s hard to choose just a few features, but here goes!
Try something new featured posts include (from top left, clockwise):-
Try a twist on a classic with Chicken in Beer Sauce with Welsh Rarebit from Jas at All That’s Jas
Go to a different blog conference, or attend one for the first time with advice and a 2019 Blog Conference Schedule from Linda at a Labour of Life
Spice up your wardrobe! Jessica of Domestic Bliss Squared has 7 Easy Tips for Adding Vintage to Your Closet
Save money and look after the environment when you learn How to Re-Invent Your Old Coffee Table with Paint with Mary of The Boondocks Blog
Plan a vacation – or do some armchair travelling! Nancy of On The Home Front shares some Places to Visit in the Pacific Northwest to get you started!
Okay, let’s get the party started!
The Hearth and Soul Link Party
Thank you for making Hearth and Soul such a friendly community! Please keep the party going by commenting on or sharing some of the other posts, and connecting with other bloggers.
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Comments & Reviews
Mary says
April thanks for hosting each week and also thank you for featuring my old table. I hope your week is off to a great start! Mine sure is!!
April Harris says
It’s a pleasure, Mary! My week did get off to a wonderful start, thank you. I’m so pleased yours did too!
Nancy W says
April, I so appreciate you hosting the Hop each week! thank you for mentioning my post on Exploring the Pacific Northwest, we are enjoying this stage of our life and all the new places to explore!
– Nancy (Nancy On The Home Front )
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Nancy! I really appreciate your support of Hearth and Soul! Hope you have a lovely week!
Pauline Wiles says
I can already see lots of posts here to keep me busy. Thank you for hosting, April!
April Harris says
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Pauline! I hope your week is off to a good start 🙂
Marilyn says
Thank you for hosting. I love sharing with your readers and always find inspiration here. Have a blessed week! #OverTheMoon #ThursdayFavoriteThings
April Harris says
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Marilyn. Wishing you a blessed week as well!
Dee | GrammysGrid.com says
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with a SHORT STORY PROMPT LINK PARTY! Won’t you join us in the creativity and fun? Also, 12 TASTY GAME DAY RECIPES!
April Harris says
Thank you so much for visiting and sharing, Dee! I think the short story prompt link party is a fantastic idea!
Roseann Hampton says
Thank you for the party April! Hope you have a wonderful week!
April Harris says
My pleasure, Roseann! Wishing you a wonderful week as well!
Patrick Weseman says
Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
April Harris says
Thank you, Patrick! The same to you 🙂
Kathi says
Thank you for another great party, April!
April Harris says
Thank you for visiting, Kathi!
Mareliz says
Thank you so much for hosting another great party. I brought our favorite main dish back home. Have a lovely week.
April Harris says
Thank you, Mareliz! Have a lovely week too!
Amy AKA The Hippy says
Your avocado toast looks amazing. I had to laugh that it’s JUST avocado. My DH and I have a running disagreement on why I love avocado but dislike guacamole. He says I’m weird. LOL I guess I am.
Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful party. Have a blessed week. *Hugs*
April Harris says
Bless you, my avocado toast does contain basil, chile and spices, so you might not enjoy it after all! Funnily enough, I used to love guacamole but dislike avocado…but now I just love avocado, guacamole, anything avocado really! Wishing you a blessed week too! *Hugs*
Michele Morin says
Enjoy the family time! It’s so precious!
April Harris says
Thank you, Michele! It really is!
Jas Brechtl says
Sweet April, thank you so much for featuring my chicken in beer sauce recipe! It’s my family’s new favorite. Hope your week is glorious! xx
April Harris says
It’s my pleasure, Jas! I can definitely see why it is a favourite. Thank you so much, I hope you are having a glorious week too! xx
Kathy Haan | Idyllic Pursuit says
I’m thrilled to have discovered this link party. I used to do them years ago, and LOVE the one you’ve created. Bookmarking to refer back to often. Thank you!!
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Kathy! It’s lovely to ‘meet’ you and have you as a part of Hearth and Soul!
Robin says
Thanks for the party, I’m having fun exploring all of the amazing links.
Robin | Fluster Buster
April Harris says
I’m so glad, Robin! Thank you for visiting and sharing 🙂
Jan says
Thank you for hosting another great party this week April!
April Harris says
Thank you for visiting and sharing, Jan!
Jean | Delightful Repast says
April, thank you for hosting–*love* Hearth and Soul! I hope you like my latest entry, Maids of Honour. Enjoy your time with your very special guests.
April Harris says
Thank you so much, Jean! Your Maids of Honour sound lovely – I can’t wait to check out the recipe! Have a lovely weekend 🙂