Hello and welcome to Happiness is Homemade # 643
Come and join in the fun here at Happiness is Homemade # 643
As I say goodbye as a co-host here at HIH, I want to sincerely thank everyone for your support, friendship, and for linking up with HIH through my blog. It has been a pleasure being part of HIH, but this will be my final week as a HIH co-host.
No need to stress, I’m not going anywhere! You’ll still find me at Senior Salon Pit Stop, Monday through Saturday.
I have something new brewing, so be sure to stop by EsmeSalon on Thursday, July 16th, to see where you’ll be able to find me next on my blogging journey.
Thank you for visiting, linking up, sharing your wonderful content, commenting, and supporting fellow bloggers. It’s your participation and encouragement that make these blogging communities so welcoming and special. I look forward to staying connected and seeing all that you continue to share.
Remember that you can also share your links with us at SSPS, Monday 2:00 AM to Saturday 2:00 PM (Vancouver, BC, time).
Welcome to the Happiness is Homemade party #643 and the first party of SUMMER! Yippee! 🌞
As we prepare to celebrate an historic 250 years in the United States, we are mindful that not every visitor at our party lives in America. We want to welcome all of our friends from everywhere around the globe to this week’s Happiness is Homemade party! I am Sinea from Ducks ‘n a Row and it has been my pleasure to create our parties throughout this month of June. I hope you enjoy all of the creative ideas that our many blogging guests are sharing this week and, if you are a blogger yourself, we would love it if you would add your family-friendly posts to the party (below.) 🥰 First, though, before visiting the new party, please enjoy these specially selected features from last week’s party!Our Features
DIY Denim Flower Pouch

Red, White & Blue Virgin Sangria

This “patriotic” Red White and Blue Virgin Sangria is so pretty! I love that you can put a beautiful pitcher full on the picnic table and everybody can enjoy it — alcohol free! Thank you, Tracey [The Kitchen is My Playground] for this festive recipe.
Transform a Dollar Tree Welcome Sign with PAINT!

Stephanie is the genius behind “Steph Creates Things” where she does it all herself, making budget-friendly crafts that we love. Take a look at this superb Welcome Sign. She took a Dollar Tree metal sign, some paint and “voila” this beautiful welcome sign emerged! Love it!
The Ultimate Maple Bacon Smokies

Back to entertaining family and friends, these Ultimate Maple Bacon Smokies from the Recipe Idea Shop will be a big hit! They look so yummy!
Blackberry Pie Bars

Now, these Blackberry Pie Bars by Kay of Celebrating Southern Cooking With K are perfect for a holiday celebration. I can just see them on the dessert side of a big picnic table, quickly disappearing as the hungry crowd just swoops in on them! 🤣 Maybe we should make 2 batches? 🤔
Now … on to this week’s party!



Hi, Esme. I have added 30, 31 and 32. I appreciate the opportunity to be introduced to new blogs and interesting posts. Thank you.
Have a fun week.
All the best.
Debra @ Life Captured
So happy to see you enjoy the linkup. As mentioned this will be the last one as co-host for HIH, but SSPS will continue weekly and do check back on July 16th to see what’s on the menu next.