Welcome to the weekly Home Matters Linky Party. A great place to come, share your blog posts, and make new friends.
I have a lil’ announcement to make before we all party-on! This will be my last party as a host for Home Matters.
We all have those periods when life demands a bit more attention than what we would normally give, and I have reached such a stretch of time. As is my philosophy, I always strive to do something very well, or not at all, so at this time (since I am no longer able to put in the work that it takes to run such an amazing party WELL) I will be stepping down as a host.
But never fear! The party will go on! I will still be around linking up my posts! And you can always feel free to visit the lovely Lorelai (over at lifewithlorelai.com) to continue on partying, OR…you can visit our brand new host, Melissa (over at adventuresfrugalmom.com)! Melissa has been a co-host with Home Matters for a LONG time, and I’m thrilled that she’s stepping in to be a host! Make sure you stop by and welcome her!
Okay, okay…enough of all this! Let’s PARTY!
Home Matters Linky Party #48!

Thank you so much for joining us for this last party of July 2015! We are always excited to see what you have to share with us at each party. Please invite your friends to party along!
It is also a sad day here at Home Matters. Our host, Kristen, will be leaving us after this week for some much needed time for life. Home Matters retains a place in her heart, and she will return to party with us sharing new blog posts when she can.
After nearly a year of hosting Home Matters, we want to thank Kristen for all her hard work and dedication to help make this party what it is today. It is with this gratitude in mind that we have a special tribute to her time at Home Matters. Be sure to check it out, and share your love and support with Kristen.

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Lorelai at Life With Lorelai:
Lorelai is a Mom, Writer, Pumpkin Artist, Karaoke Singing, Cooking, Gardener blogging about Life, Love, Interests…
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Kristen at The Road to Domestication:
Kristen is a lover of organization, crafting, cooking, baking, reading, writing, traveling, social media, music and more!
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Lorelai shares some of her favorite Color Schemes
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Summer Improvements For Your Whole House from Kristen
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Thank you, Kristen!

Here are just some of the AWESOME posts Kristen shared throughout the year!
25 Helpful Dishwasher Hacks | How To Throw An Amazing Minecraft Party | My Celiac Story | 5 Creative Home Organizing Tips | Favorite Photo Shoots | Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili | Easy Strawberries & Cream Pie! | Cheap & Easy Ideas for Updating the Look of Your Front Door
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Say, “Hello!” to our July 2015 Co-Hosts, and Share some Love
by Visiting and Following them on Social Media!
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Melissa at Adventures of Frugal Mom:
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Rhonda at MultiTaskingMaven:
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Nicole at No Time For DIY:
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Amanda at Momily Homily:
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Sheena at Sheena Lynn Anderson:
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Sarena at Teal Inspiration:
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Alayna at Alayna’s Creations:
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Jane and Sonja at Sustain My Craft Habit:
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Rhonda shows us How-To Save Up To 70% Off Your Children’s Clothing
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Here’s an awesome list of Kid’s Craft Supplies from Sheena
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Nicole shares some great tips in this Blog Post Pre-Publish Checklist
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Upcycled Wildfire Patio Chair Planters from Jane & Sonja
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Amanda shares her DIY Sleepy Time Gummy Snacks
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There’s Something for Everyone at Carowinds from Melissa
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Alayna brings us the Let’s Bake A Cake Wedding Gift Basket
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Make-Up Tutorial – Everyday Polished Look from Sarena
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We are looking for Co-Hosts for the month of August. If you are interested, please
We’d love to have you apply.
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And now, onto…

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Once upon a time in Feature-Land, there were some great summery recipes to cool and refresh you, some awesome tips for the college dorm room, fun gift ideas, and even a little outdoor decor magic with Fairy Tales.
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Stylish Dorm Organization from Brittany @ Overdue Organizing
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Delicious Ice Cream Recipes from Jessica @ Dreaming Of Leaving
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Wine Labels for Anniversary and Birthday from Michelle @ Michelle James Designs
PIN here.
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Fairy Tale Reclaimed Wood Signs from LZ @ The Summery Umbrella
PIN here.
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23 Iced Coffee Recipes You Have to Try from Ashleigh @ Living Off Love And Coffee
PIN here.
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We hit 500 Links in last week’s party, so…
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The Big Kitchen Reveal from Kris @ Aurora Patina
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4 Water Activities For Kids from Nina @ Grandma Ideas
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Thank you to all who linked up at last week’s party. We look forward to seeing what you will be sharing with us this week!
Remember that every feature is shared on all Host’s and Co-Host’s blogs, as well as on the Home Matters Linky Party Pinterest Board! Don’t forget to follow…
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If you were featured this week, Please Grab our Featured Button to display proudly on your blog post, featured page, or sidebar! Share the joy…
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Are you ready to Party?

The linky party starts when Friday begins and closes when Monday ends, EST.
We at Home Matters love meeting new people and discovering new blogs. Help us grow this party by sharing a link on your post or grabbing our party button for your sidebar or party page.
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Stop by and VISIT as many OTHER BLOGGERS as you can. Leave them a message, and share their talents on social media. Be sure to Please USE our Registered Hashtag…

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Home Matters Linky Party Guidelines:
We are thrilled that you came by to link up today! Here are a few rules that hosts and co-hosts of the Home Matters Party follow, and we ask that you follow them, as well.
- Please link up no more than THREE posts each week–try to make sure that they are new links that you have not shared here previously. (Exception: Holiday/Seasonal specific posts may be shared once per year.)
- Please take some time to poke around and visit some of the other links.
- Please take some time to check out your hosts and co-hosts on social media.
- We appreciate the variety of blogs on the www; however, the Home Matters Party is for links on matters of the HOME. Please link accordingly.
- We ask that you do not add other Linky Parties, Blog Hops, or Giveaways–unless you begin the party with a new project, recipe or post.
- On the same note, please do not add links of an extremist, political or strong controversial nature. (The hosts and co-hosts read each and every blog post linked, and will contact you directly if you have linked something that does not fit into the realm of the party.)
With your help, we can continue to grow the Home Matters Party! Thank you!
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We are looking for Co-Hosts for the month of August. If you are interested, please
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By joining the Home Matters Linky Party you are giving permission for all hosts and co-hosts to use and share any part of your post, including pictures, for party promotion, as featured posts, in party photo collages, on blogs and across social media, etc. All credits will be given to the original source. Also, you will receive a weekly email reminder regarding the new week’s Home Matters Linky Party.
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Thank you for joining in the fun and excitement at the Home Matters Linky Party. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We look forward to chatting with you in the comments.
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