Grace at Home No. 480

Hello, friends! I hope your late summer days and nights have included much beauty and goodness. Here's a little glimpse of one of our evenings this week (I promise this photo is straight out of the camera; no filter!).

I have to admit that my mind automatically thought, "Red sky at night; sailor's delight." We're in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains here, so I don't know if any sailors benefited from our gorgeous red sky, but I sure love to soak up God's artistry!

I am glad to welcome you to this week's Grace at Home party, where we celebrate all the ways we make our homes places of grace. Here are some highlights from last week's party.

Ready to decorate your home for Fall? Carol from Blue Sky at Home shows you how to use Fall Foliage beautifully.

Meagan from Decorative Inspirations shares some affordable, easy-to-do fall decorating ideas.

Want to create some Fall decor on a really tight budget? Steph from Steph Creates shows you how to create a cute vase using a jar from the recycling bin.

Want to jazz up your cooking or create a fun little gift for a friend? Patti from Pandora's Box shows you how to create herbal vinegars.

Looking for ways to slash costs? Lisa from Lazy Budget Chef shares a bunch of ways to save money with easy-to-make laundry products.

Does this busy season leave you with only small snatches of time in which to get things done? Julie from Filling the Jars gives some good advice for ways to be productive in just one hour.

Is this busy season presenting challenges for getting dinner on the table? Check out these quick and easy ideas!

Air Fryer Hamburgers from Lois at Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos from Melissa at Blessed Simplicity

Crockpot Vegetable Pasta Soup from Arlene at Flour on My Face

Need a bunch of dinner inspiration? Kendra from A Proverbs 31 Wife shares five weeks of menus.

And while we're talking of making dinner, Michele Morin at Living Our Days inspires us by looking at why feeding people makes us happy. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. I invite you to link posts about

• DIY projects
• decorating
• recipes
• hospitality
• homemaking tips
• parenting
• marriage
• faith
• self-care
• soul care

Whatever you do to make your home or sphere of influence a place of grace, I'd like to hear about it. Here's what I ask of you.  Please include the permalink to your post, not your blog's home page. Please let people know that you've linked up.  No more than three posts per person, please.  Note that if you link a post here, you are giving me permission to share your post, including a photo.  And visit at least one of the other party participants--that's what really makes it a party!

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Grace at Home No. 479

Welcome, welcome! I'm so glad you're here for the Grace at Home party, where we celebrate all the ways we make our homes places of grace. Here are some highlights from last week's party I think you'll enjoy.

Autumn is just around the corner (yay!). Would you like some fun new Fall decor but don't have much time or money to spend? Emily from Hunny I'm Home DIY shows you how to make these cute signs from dollar store supplies.

And Carol from BlueSky at Home gives step-by-step instructions for creating these darling yarn-covered pumpkins.

If you need a little gift for someone (even if that someone is you!), Lindsay from Artsy-Fartsy Mama can help! Check out her tutorial for making this no-sew cup cozy.

Schooling decisions are harder today than ever before, I think. If you've decided to homeschool your kids but still aren't quite sure what to do next, you'll appreciate this beginners' guide from Hess Unacademy.

Are you dreading the month of September with all the busyness of back-to-school? Julie from Filling the Jars shares a list of easy-to-prepare dinners for the entire month.

Looking for a delicious dinner option? Jenny from Not Entirely Average shares a recipe for fajitas that I'm eager to try!

If the idea of keeping your home clean during these busy days has you stressed, Leslie from Lamberts Lately can help!

Need some encouragement and counsel for staying strong when life is just plain hard? Donna from Soul Survival can help.

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. I invite you to link posts about

• DIY projects
• decorating
• recipes
• hospitality
• homemaking tips
• parenting
• marriage
• faith
• self-care
• soul care

Whatever you do to make your home or sphere of influence a place of grace, I'd like to hear about it. Here's what I ask of you.  Please include the permalink to your post, not your blog's home page. Please let people know that you've linked up.  No more than three posts per person, please.  Note that if you link a post here, you are giving me permission to share your post, including a photo.  And visit at least one of the other party participants--that's what really makes it a party!

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Grace at Home No. 478

Hello, friends! Boy, am I glad to greet you today from the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, where it's about 15 degrees cooler than in my home of Durham, North Carolina. And the views! The clouds! The sunsets!

I snapped this photo from my deck on Tuesday evening. There's just something about being in the mountains that's good for my soul. Do you have a favorite soul-refreshing spot?

Meanwhile, y'all have been busy making your homes places of grace and beauty, and I'm so glad to celebrate you here at the Grace at Home party. Here are some highlights from last week's linkup.

If you're still in the thick of summertime living, you'll enjoy seeing how Sarah from Must Have Mom made her patio a beautiful living space.

If summertime is really your jam and you crave a coastal vibe, you'll love seeing how Meagan from Decorative Inspirations remodeled a beach rental property on a dime. Lots of inexpensive but pretty ideas!

If you're ready to turn your attention to Autumn, you'll love these tiny twine pumpkins, and Beth from Creatively Beth gives you step-by-step instructions to make them in just a few minutes!

Inflation putting a squeeze on your wallet? You'll appreciate this comprehensive list from Lazy Budget Chef of the best times to purchase things on sale.

Got kids starting school? Here's a fun and easy-to-make teacher gift from Emily of Hunny I'm Home.

Speaking of back-to-school, do you need some help in the breakfast department for busy school days? Melissa from Everyday Savvy shares a sausage-cheese muffin recipe that you can make ahead and freeze.

This fall I am determined to finally conquer paper clutter in my home. No small task for me, I must say. . . but Julie from Filling the Jars has some real help for me.

Do you need some encouragement for using your gifts? This post from Jerralea will feed your soul and inspire you.

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. I invite you to link posts about

• DIY projects
• decorating
• recipes
• hospitality
• homemaking tips
• parenting
• marriage
• faith
• self-care
• soul care

Whatever you do to make your home or sphere of influence a place of grace, I'd like to hear about it. Here's what I ask of you.  Please include the permalink to your post, not your blog's home page. Please let people know that you've linked up.  No more than three posts per person, please.  Note that if you link a post here, you are giving me permission to share your post, including a photo.  And visit at least one of the other party participants--that's what really makes it a party!

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Grace at Home No. 477

Friends, it's August! The dog days of summer are officially here, aren't they? 

And yet, even as we're at this very hot time of year, kids are starting back to some of the schools in this area. So we make it through the hot days, and look forward to the cooler days of autumn.

I'm so glad to welcome you to the Grace at Home party, where we celebrate all the ways we make our homes places of grace. Here are a few features from last week's party.

Have an old dresser that needs to be updated? Here's some inspiration from Angela at Simply Beautiful by Angela.

Want to decorate your home to mark the back-to-school season? Laura from Me and My INKlings created a wreath from rulers and gives great instructions for making your own.

Need a teacher gift for the first of school? Emily from Hunny I'm Home DIY has some great ideas and free printables for you.

Are you trying to savor these last days of summer? Maybe you'd like to plan a family movie night (or nights)! Benjamin and Charlene from Hess Un-Academy share 100 family movies that won't drive adults crazy.

Looking for a quick dinner idea for a busy day? Kristy from Air Fryer Fanatics can help with this recipe for Shrimp Tacos.

Do you have an abundance of basil in your garden or your patio pots right now? I do, so I was glad to get this recipe for Fresh Basil Oil from Mary at Pots and Planes.

Last but not least, Michele Morin from Living Our Days shares some wisdom and a challenge for those of us who worship with a local church congregation. 

Thank you to everyone who linked up! Now for today's party.

Here at the Grace at Home party, you can link up any post you've written that demonstrates how you're filling your space with truth, goodness, and beauty. I invite you to link posts about

• DIY projects
• decorating
• recipes
• hospitality
• homemaking tips
• parenting
• marriage
• faith
• self-care
• soul care

Whatever you do to make your home or sphere of influence a place of grace, I'd like to hear about it. Here's what I ask of you.  Please include the permalink to your post, not your blog's home page. Please let people know that you've linked up.  No more than three posts per person, please.  Note that if you link a post here, you are giving me permission to share your post, including a photo.  And visit at least one of the other party participants--that's what really makes it a party!

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