Last Party in 2025 for HIH

Come and join in the fun here at Happiness is Homemade # 617, our last party for 2025

As we come to the close of the year, we, your hosts, would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of HIH throughout the year. Your participation, encouragement, shared ideas, and ongoing support have helped shape this community into something truly special, and it has been a privilege to connect with you.

Looking ahead to the New Year, we wish all of you a wonderful and prosperous 2026, filled with good health, new opportunities, continued growth, and success in all that you pursue. Thank you for being part of our HIH journey. We look forward to another fantastic year.

Happy New Year 2026

It's Esmé, from EsmeSalon. Around here, it’s all about good food and good balance, the kind where nourishing, feel-good recipes live happily alongside the “just one more slice” treats. Because honestly, life’s better when both get a seat at the table. You’ll find flavors inspired by kitchens from all over the world, and I hope that a few of them don’t just get tried once, but become go-to favorites you keep coming back to.

Last week, our hosts each shared a favorite post, and this week I’d love to shine the spotlight on them and say a heartfelt “Thank You”. We truly appreciate all the time, care, and dedication they’ve put into bringing this linkup together week after week throughout the year.

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. 

Christmas Time on WWBH 

With Christmas in two days, we want to take some time off from the party but we will be back in the new year. 

Wishing you a blessed Christmas.

Brownie Ornaments on You Are The Star

Happy Monday! Here we are in Christmas week and only a couple of days to go. I hope you have a Merry Christmas if you are celebrating. Enjoy your holiday with family and friends. 

WELCOME to the December 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Brownie Ornaments

Christmas Festive Season on HIH

Welcome to our Happiness is Homemade # 616: Christmas Edition Linkup Party! 🎄✨

We will not be here without our incredible members. Thank you for being here week after week, linking your posts, visiting each other, and spreading so much creativity, kindness, and cheer throughout the HIH community.

During this Christmas/Holiday season, may your home be filled with love, laughter, and all the little joys that make life extra special. Wishing you an awesome, fantastic, wonderful, and truly Blessed Christmas and festive season!

Drinks And Tablescapes on TFT

Welcome to the party. Can you believe that one week from today is Christmas. Are you getting excited? I am. My cookies are all baked and menu is planned. Lots of busy things this week but that's the fun of it.

Have a blessed week!

Many of my features come from your comments. Don't forget to leave our Linkup Number or Post Title so I can find you and you might become one of my features for next week. 

Check out all of these lovely features. Hope you find some inspiration.

Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.

Drinks and Appetizers  on WWBH

Welcome to the party. Christmas is only a 9 days away. That's hard to believe. I know many of you up north are probably going to have a white Christmas. Hope it warms up some. 

No white Christmas here in central Florida but that's OK. My daughter is having surgery on the 24th and will be staying in the hospital for Christmas. I just pray that it all goes well. It is a serious surgery but the prognosis looks great. 

Any prayers are appreciated. 

Have a wonderful week.

On to the party!

Christmas Ideas on You Are The Star

Happy Monday and welcome to the party. I hope your weekend was awesome. We had a lovely weekend here in central Florida. I know that up north the weather was anything but warm - cold and snow. My sister had 8 inches of snow in Pittsburgh, PA. 

What was your weather like where you are?  If it was cold, I hope you stay warm. Enjoy your week ahead and take time to enjoy this season.

Welcome to week#3 of the December 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share this post from my blog:

Quick Cranberry Centerpiece

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WELCOME to FAMILY feature week of the
December 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your FAMILY week Cohosts 

This week is FAMILY feature week
Swing by the Family hosting team's blogs:
Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal
Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Fiona @ Dolly Dowsie

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 

The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:

WEEK#3 FAMILY - parenting, fitness, health, finances & inspirational (this can include anything about children like: education ideas for children, also self help, beauty etc -  anything family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the November 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop)

Advent Acts of Kindness by Comfort Spring Station

Coloring Through the Book of Psalms by Amy's Creative Pursuits

Host a Dessert & Coffee Open House

by Scratch Made Food

How To Wear Pearls Casually by Style Yourself Confident

 

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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Christmas Ideas on HIH

Happiness is Homemade # 615

It's Esmé, from EsmeSalon. I love sharing a mix of healthy dishes and the occasional treat, because a little balance makes life taste better. I hope you enjoy exploring all the different flavors and recipes we’ve been cooking up; maybe you’ll even try a few at home.

Decorating and Making Your Home Smell Good

Welcome to the party. With Christmas right around the corner, I thought I would gather some awesome last minute decorating ideas and ways to make your home smell great. Actually, any of these ideas would make wonderful Christmas presents.

Have a blessed week!

Many of my features come from your comments. Don't forget to leave our Linkup Number or Post Title so I can find you and you might become one of my features for next week. 

Check out all of these lovely features. Hope you find some inspiration.

Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.

 All About Cookies on WWBH

Welcome to the party. Christmas is only a 16 days away. Yikes, it is closing in fast. I picked some awesome cookie recipes that you might be interested in. 

This is my week to make cookies. My FIL lives in an assisted living facility and I am putting together a bag of goodies for the residents on his floor. 

Have a wonderful week.

On to the party!

Being Creative on You Are The Star

Happy Monday. I hope you had a lovely weekend. If you are up north, I hope you are staying warm. What a cold December. We are even having cooler temps here in central Florida because of it.

It does look like it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas with all of the snow. Stay warm and have a great week.

WELCOME to the second week of the December 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Fresh Cranberry Scones

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WELCOME to CREATIVE feature week of the December 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your CREATIVE week Hosts 

This week is CREATIVE feature week

Swing by the Creative hosting Team's blogs:
Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic
Mel @ Decor Craft Design

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#2 CREATIVE - arts & crafts, music, writing &/or dramatic arts (this can include sewing, yarn work, dance, art history, handmade jewelry, painting, computer art, fashion etc - anything creative while remaining family friendly)

 (These features were chosen from the November 2025 "You're the Star" blog hop)

A Fun Kid's Craft for Thanksgiving by Old New Green Redo

Memory Keeper Finishes by Melva Loves Scraps

Handmade Fall Cards for Small Children by Amy's Creative Pursuits

The Beauty of The Lord Printable by Comfort Spring Station

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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Yummy Goodness on HIH

Come and join in the fun here at Happiness is Homemade # 614

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade!

And now that December is here, get ready for all the Christmas and Festive fun! I am sure you have some amazing posts lined up as we count down to Christmas, and we can’t wait to see the creativity and holiday magic you’ll be sharing with us here at HIH.

It's Esmé, from EsmeSalon. Around here, I love sharing a mix of healthy recipes and the occasional not-so-healthy treat, because honestly, life just tastes better with a little balance. I hope you’ll enjoy exploring the flavors from around the world that we’ve cooked up for you, and maybe even try a few in your own kitchen!

Every week at Happiness is Homemade, we round up our favorite ideas and projects from the previous party, featuring everything from mouthwatering recipes to clever crafts and gorgeous home decor, and much more. It’s always such a joy to see the creativity this community brings to the table!

Thank you for visiting, linking up, sharing, and spreading the love around by commenting and visiting other blogs.

Posts that stood out for me from last week. Wish I could list all, but let's stick to 5 only.

Creating Christmas Decor on TFT

Welcome to the party. With Thanksgiving over, it is time to turn our focus onto Christmas. I am done decorating and have the tree up so I am enjoying the house all light up and bright. 

Are you done decorating?  If you still nee some inspiration, I pulled together some beautiful Christmas decor you can make. 

Have a blessed week!

Many of my features come from your comments. Don't forget to leave our Linkup Number or Post Title so I can find you and you might become one of my features for next week. 

Check out all of these lovely features. Hope you find some inspiration.

Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.

  Christmas Crafts on WWBH

Welcome to the party. With Christmas over, it is time to focus on Christmas. I didn't make many craft projects for Christmas this year. Mainly, I just created some displays, fixed some center pieces, and added greenery and berries to existing arrangements. 

Have you made lots of Christmas crafts? Are you done decorating? I finished before Thanksgiving and have been enjoying how lovely the house looks.

Have a wonderful week.

On to the party!

For the Garden

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. did you start decorating for Christmas yet? I finished the tree yesterday but had finished my other decorating last Tuesday. I am getting to enjoy the holiday now.

Have a great week.

WELCOME to the first week of the December 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the December 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your GARDEN week Hosts

This week is GARDEN feature week
Swing by the GARDEN Hosts blogs:
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

Christmas Ideas on HIH

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade!

In this post - an easy Christmas tart recipe, gluten-free homemade fudge, upcycled Christmas card tree ornaments, folded paper Christmas tree origami, and an upcycled winter theme glass jar.

I’m Susan, the writer and creative behind From the Bay to the Beach, where I share all things modern California coastal living — from décor and DIY to style and seasonal inspiration. I’m so excited to be hosting this month’s party and can’t wait to celebrate the cozy charm of November with all of you!

Each week here at Happiness is Homemade, we feature a roundup of favorite ideas and projects shared at the previous party — everything from delicious recipes to clever crafts and beautiful home décor. It’s always inspiring to see what everyone’s been creating!

Since the holidays are just around the corner, I’m featuring some sweet treats and clever crafts to help you celebrate the season. Grab a cup of cheer and let’s dive in!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving. We are not having a TFT party today so that we can spend it with our family and friends. 

I will see you next week. Thank you for always being so faithful to our party.

 Happy Thanksgiving from WWBH

Happy Thanksgiving week. If you are celebrating Thanksgiving this week, I hope you have a blessed one. If you are traveling, please be safe. Lots of people on the road this week. 

We are home and hosting Thanksgiving. Are you hosting or going to someone's home? 

Thanksgiving is that time of year when we recall all of our blessings. I have so many things to be thankful for. I wanted to thank all of you who support this party and always share you wonderful posts. I 

We would not have a party without you. 

Have a wonderful week.

On to the party!

Happy Thanksgiving Week

Happy Monday and welcome to Thanksgiving week if you celebrate it this week. I love Thanksgiving since I don't have to worry about presents, just concentrate on food and family. It is always such an enjoy time getting together and just enjoying one another. 

Are you hosting Thanksgiving? Do you do the cooking? 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day and week. 

WELCOME to the November 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog:

Vintage Bowls as Centerpiece

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the November 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your HOME week Hosts

 
This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the Home Hosts' Blogs:
Bev from Eclectic Red Barn

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)

(All features were chosen from the October 2025 "You're the Star" blog hop)

Carrot Cake Granola by Scratch Made Food

Candy Corn Biscotti by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Spooky Fun with Food Ideas by Comfort Spring Station

Apple Bread by At Home With Lisa

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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