We had a AWESOME first party! Thank you to all who linked up! 
We appreciate all who linked back but we did notice that quite a few people didn’t link back. 
We’ve come to the conclusion that we will delete you from the party if you don’t link back because it’s unfair to those who do link back.
We want to feature and support each other and in our eyes that’s what a link party is all about!
Now moving right long to our Top Picks! -
We didn’t have a problem choosing our top picks…okay maybe we “wanted” to pick a whole lot more but we were able to narrow it down to our top 11!
We were inspired by so many of you but let us share with you why we love the ones we are featuring today.
In no particular order-
“Preserving” Summer – Fresh Strawberry and Sour Cherry Jam
Kimberly shares her process through beautiful photos, a bit of humor and her great recipe. We enjoyed following along as she took us with her in her adventure of “Preserving Summer”!
Trash Pickin Transformation
Jennifer did an amazing transformation on some chairs she spotted on the curb while she was out running one Saturday morning. Anything for “FREE” makes it that much more fun right?! You’ve got to see how she did it and also take a peek at her beautiful “city farmhouse”.
Distressed Mason Jars
We “LOVE” Mason Jars for canning and we’ve even used them for fun things besides canning, never thought of painting them let alone adding a special touch of a distressed look too! Such a clever and beautiful idea Andrea!
Grammy’s Homemade Pancakes
Tina makes our mouths water just looking at the photos of her pancakes! They make you wish you were eating some right now, don’t they? Not only do they look delicious but the super sweet story and recipe behind them will put a smile on your face and love in your heart. Guaranteed.
Lettuce in a Box
We promise we had them picked out as a feature before we read more on their blog and found out that these lovely ladies are a mother-daughter team like us! How cool is that? We of course find it SUPER cool! What we love about this lettuce in a box is that it shows others they can garden anywhere and can make it fun by planting in an old box found at an estate sale like they did!
Kitchen Hutch
Leanne wowed us with her beautiful kitchen hutch transformation! Taking something and giving it a whole new purpose, from the paint to the hardware it’s just lovely! What she has done here just works amazingly together and look at the white dishes they just pop! – it’s a must see!
Uruguayan Empanadas
Vivian takes us back to her roots of being Uruguayan and shares her recipe of how they make empanadas. We’ve had empanadas before but have yet to try the Uruguayan recipe. We love and embrace different cultures so these are on our to-cook list!
{DIY cake stand}
Vanessa shares with us some flea market finds and then she creates a gorgeous cake stand! I feel like if I were to say it looks like I’m looking into a Pottery Barn catalog when I see her creation that it would be an insult. It’s such a beautiful inspiration piece! We are now on the hunt to find pieces to make one too!
Weeds On The Menu
Brenda did this awesome post about weeds on your dinner plate. We’ve read before that people make recipes with weeds but not until we stumbled across her post of “Weeds on the menu” did we actually consider doing it too! She also shares the warnings about wild edibles. It never hurts to know what you can and cannot eat! You never know when you might wish you had this knowledge and sometimes it fun learning things you may not think you ever cared to know!
Mens shirt to CUTE shirt tutorial
Pictures speak a thousand words – Jacinda gives us a tutorial on how to take a men’s shirt and wear it as a cute shirt. Love the unique look of the way she does this, who would ever know it was your hubby’s shirt? Another cool thing is that this tutorial is in all photos!
DIY Tire Planter
We’re a sucker for anything DIY but you have to check this super neat idea out! Pamela shares these super creations of up-cycling that her FIL did by taking a tire and transforming it into a planter. We love the red paint!
If we featured you please feel free to grab the featured button below or in the side bar.
So, are you ready to link it up?
We love link parties!
Home is where the heart is.
A Homesteading & Homemaking link party!
Every Wednesday.
Why?
Because we like to party!
The Nitty Gritty-
Please no links to etsy shops or items for sale.
Please do not link up to something that is not family friendly.
Please share all things related to homesteading and homemaking -
Homesteading, Homemaking, Gardening, Crafts, DIY, Home Decor, Recipes
Give us your latest or share an oldie but goodie!
Please link back to us! In the post you link up to so that others can join the party!
You can grab our button in the right hand sidebar or a text link back to us in the post is okay to0.
If you do not link back you will be deleted from the party.
(Be sure to link to your post not your homepage.)
Every following Wednesday we’ll post our Top 11! So be sure to check back to see if you were featured and to link up again!
Please visit the person who linked up before you and any others that catch your eye, leave a comment! We all enjoy comments!
Please follow us on at least (2) of the following-
We’d love it if you’d follow us on all but it’s not mandatory. If you follow us please comment and let us know, we’d be glad to follow you back!
Hi Erika!
Thank you soooo much for featuring the hutch. I feel honored as the other features are amazing! Thank you for hosting, and I am putting your featured button in my side bar right now!
Leanne @ The Burlap Cottage
You're welcome Leanne! It's our pleasure as we enjoyed the hard work you put into your transformation! Thanks for linking up and we hope you'll join in this party too!
Thank you so much for hosting :) Lovely features!
Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla
Thanks for linking up again Pernilla! :) Glad you enjoyed the features too! :)
Erika, thank you so much for the feature! what an honor! gracias!
Hi Vivian! :) You are very welcome! We hope to have you link up again! :)
Thank you so much, I am so thrilled:)! I am especially loving the hutch!
Have a great night,
Jen
Hi Jen! Yes, we love that hutch too! Thanks again for linking up we hope to have you join in this week too! :)
Thanks so much for hosting!
Great features this week!
Hugs,
Debbie
Hi Debbie- Thanks for stopping by and linking up! Hugs!
Hi! thanks for featuring my Gammy's pancakes!
This week I linked up Vanilla Sugar :)
Thanks for hosting!
Hey Tina! Glad to have you link up again! :)
Thanks so much for inviting me.. I'm linked up and following you as well :)
Glad to have you link up! Thanks for following us, we will be sure to return the favor! :)
LOVE the features! Thanks for hosting.
~Heather
Thanks for hosting! What a great party!
Thanks so much for inviting me. I put you in my link party directory. Hope that's ok!
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Thanks for hosting and for the invite! I'm glad you liked my Train Case Tutorial at darlingadventures.com.
Thanks for the link party invite - I'm so glad you liked my Train Case Tutorial! Oh, and thanks for hosting :-)
Oh, Erika, thank you SO much for your super sweet feature on my cake stand!! :)
Thanks for hosting another fun party!
xo! Vanessa
Hey Vanessa! We loved your cake stand so we had no problem in featuring it! :) Thanks for linking up again! :)
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Thank you for the invitation. So glad to have found you - I've followed and added a few links.
Hi Heidi! Glad to have you join the party! Thanks for linking up! :) We look forward to seeing what you shared!
Thanks for inviting me to your party and for the nice comment on my post. I am a new follower and I have posted your party on my party link. Have a wonderful week and I will see you next time!
Hi Mary! Thanks for following us and linking us on your party link page. We will gladly follow you back! :)
THANKS, Erika for this amazing party and for featuring my jars! I LOOOOVE all the features this week, amazing stuff!
Cheers
Andrea
Hey Andrea! It was our pleasure! and We are excited you loved all the other features too! :)
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Thanks for the invite, love your site! I just added my post goodbye starbucks, hello iced mocha. I don't have the linky button on my post yet, I will add it this afternoon when I go to the library. My phone can't make changes on my website, and we live off-grid soooo we use the library for our internet and the phone for emails and such :)
Hi Abby Jo! Thanks so much for linking up! I appreciate the heads up on the link back and I think it's wonderful you have your ways of living off grid but still contribute and have access to the internet! :) Very cool! I look forward to checking out all that you shared!
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Hi Erika, thanks for the invite and for your sweet comment on my Sizzlin' Summer. Happy to join your party, today! Following you now through Linky Follower. Have a great weekend!~Poppy
Hi Poppy! Thank you for coming and linking up! and thanks so much for following us! We will follow you in return! :)
Hi Erika, thanks for your sweet comment on my Sizzlin' Summer and for the party invite. Glad to be here and I added my link . I'm following you now through Linky Follower. Have a lovely weekend!~Poppy
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Thank you for inviting me to your linky party! I shared my collection of hot weather recipes....
Have a great weekend!
Hi Laura! Thanks for linking up! :)
Thanks so much for inviting me to add my watermelon cake to your linky party! I made it in with a few hours to spare, haha. Totally working on "mom" time. ;) Have a wonderful week!
Hi Jessi! haha.. glad you made it! :)
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