Sunday, January 4, 2026
Happy New Year from HIH
Happy New Year from HIH
Happy New Year Everyone, hard to believe another year has passed us by and 2026 is upon us. I hope your holiday season was wonderful. Mine was so good, I forgot to post the party last night. :)
There has been so many great features shared with us every week and I truly hope Y’all continue sharing into 2026.
A fresh start, January is back to me, A Labour of Life. So Lets see what you have been up to.
Bubbly New Year’s Eve Table Décor
First off, surprise, I am starting my year off with a pretty Tablescape.
Anne's Entitled Life listed this as New Year’s Eve but it can be used at any party where you have a bar, engagement parties, weddings, Mardi Gras, Roaring 20S Party, the list is endless.
This is super easy to make. You are using leftover Christmas ornaments, an old floral container, and an old candlestick. If you do not have items to upcycle, look for an oversized martini glass, or champagne glass at your local party supply store and use that.
Surprisingly Simple Hot Chocolate Bar for the Holidays and Beyond
An organized Season brings something food and fun for the New Year. Have you been wanting to set up a hot chocolate bar but are not sure where to begin? We’re sharing simple steps to put together a festive station and providing free labels you can use!
Crock Pot Cherry Jalapeno Meatballs
Easy Crock Pot Cherry Jalapeno Meatballs is a sweet and spicy holiday appetizer recipe perfect for all your holiday parties. Flour on my Face sure caught my attention.
One Pan Lemon Chicken and Rice Recipe Made Simple
For this recipe The Recipe Idea Shoppe uses long-grain rice, tender chicken, and a beautiful blend of lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and classic Mediterranean spices like oregano and thyme. The result is a wonderfully creamy, rich, and tangy dish that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
French Onion Meatloaf
Rounding out our almost Foodie week is a French Onion Meatloaf from More or Less Cooking. A cozy and delicious variation of a traditional recipe. I blend juicy ground beef with a handful of ingredients, featuring the essential French onion soup spice blend. Bake this delectable dish that will fill your kitchen with incredible aromas and have your family rush to the dinner table!
Happiness is Homemade 618
On to the Party!
Thank you for joining us this week, whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all the inspirational shares! Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade!
This party is published on 6 different blogs, so bloggers, the posts you share get lots of exposure! Many thanks to our hosting blogs for giving us all this opportunity every week!
Linda @ A Labour of Life
Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row
Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn
Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess
Susan @ From The Bay To The Beach
Esme @ Esme Salon
Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love for you to join our party.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Last Party in 2025 for HIH
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.
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.
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Christmas Time on WWBH
Christmas Time on WWBH
Monday, December 22, 2025
Brownie Ornaments on You Are The Star
Brownie Ornaments on You Are The Star
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:
Saturday, December 20, 2025
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!
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Drinks And Tablescapes on TFT
Drinks And Tablescapes on TFT
Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Drinks and Appetizers on WWBH
Drinks and Appetizers on WWBH
Monday, December 15, 2025
Christmas Ideas on You Are The Star
Christmas Ideas on You Are The Star
December 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your FAMILY week Cohosts
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This week is FAMILY feature week
Swing by the Family hosting team's blogs:
Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal
Kris @ Kris and Larry . com
(These features were chosen from the November 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop)
All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Christmas Ideas on HIH
Christmas Ideas on HIH
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.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Decorating and Making Your Home Smell Good
Decorating and Making Your Home Smell Good
Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
All About Cookies on WWBH
All About Cookies on WWBH
Monday, December 8, 2025
Being Creative on You Are The Star
Being Creative on You Are The Star
WELCOME to the second week of the December 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
WELCOME to CREATIVE feature week of the December 2025 "You're the STAR" blog hop!
Meet your CREATIVE week Hosts
Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic
Mel @ Decor Craft Design
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)
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! )
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Yummy Goodness on HIH
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.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Creating Christmas Decor on TFT
Creating Christmas Decor on TFT
Each hostess chooses her own features on her blog so be sure to visit each hostess.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Christmas Crafts on WWBH
Christmas Crafts on WWBH
Monday, December 1, 2025
For the Garden
For the Garden
WELCOME to the first week of the December 2025 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!
Meet your GARDEN week Hosts
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Swing by the GARDEN Hosts blogs:
Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
