We are all excited (and maybe a little nervous) about summer break. This week we are offering encouragement to moms who might be feeling a little overwhelmed by the end of the school year and start of the summer. It’s okay to feel conflicted! For many of us, the end of a school is a big transition. We are also welcoming our two new co-hosts! This week, Adelian featured some fun summer activities. Adrian is highlighting some posts that will help organize our habits for a smoother mom life. Herchel let her stomach pick her features. Her picks are all sweet summer treats that will have your mouth watering too! Plus, make sure you enter to WIN a Walt Disney World Vacation and see my easy recipe for a banana split!

Every week at HappyandBlessedHome.com we share the talents and top posts from our blogging friends all around the web with HappyandBlessedHome.com readers via: Family Fun Friday. The Family Fun Friday Team reviews 100+ link-ups to select the top features in the following categories: Encouraging Posts for Moms, Recipes, Family Fun, Crafts and Homeschooling. Every week is different and is tailored to the trends that are current to help moms save time and energy so they can have more freedom to do what they love best – enjoy family fun!

PLUS, we’re looking for some new Family Fun Friday co-hosts and a Family Fun Friday Virtual Assistant. If you are at all interested, please apply: http://bit.ly/Apply2Host.

Please PIN this! And, please stop by your favorites and thank the bloggers who try to help readers by sharing their talents and tips. We’re so thankful for this online community and hope you’ll make new friends online! Giveaways, recipes, homeschooling, kid’s activities and free printables, we’ve got you covered at Family Fun Friday.

If you are looking for the best tips, links, resources, freebies and more – you’ve come to the right place! Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do – be with family! Welcome to our community!

I love my co-hosts!  Your links get lots of exposure as this party is promoted on several blogs at the same time. Woo-Hoo! Each co-host is featuring her top picks from the party so you get an increased chance in being featured as well. Each featured post will be pinned by the hostesses so be sure to link up your best!

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Monica created Family Fun Friday and blogs at HappyandBlessedHome.comwhere she shares, easy recipes, free preschool tools and printables, encouraging words for moms, and ideas for having fun together as a family. Follow: Blog / Facebook /Pinterest / Twitter /Google + /Bloglovin’/Instagram. Monica will round-up all the Family Fun Friday posts.
Herchel enjoys blogging about parenting, organizing, crafting, and having good old-fashioned kid fun on her blog Gym, Craft, Laundry. Follow: Blog /Facebook/Pinterest / Twitter /Google +. Herchel will feature crafts and family fun.
Adrian blogs at AdriansCrazyLife.com. She blogs about parenting teenagers, organizing, personal finance tips, and ideas on using Pinterest effectively.   Follow Facebook/ Pinterest/ Twitter / Instagram Adrian will feature organizing and tips on saving money.

To PIN a specific blogger’s post please click through and pin directly from their site. If you’re a mom keep reading because we have some wonderful fun ideas to inspire you with your little ones and family. My blogging friends are linking up craft ideas, fun in the kitchen, preschool & homeschool ideas, and ways to spend time as a family.

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Highlights and FUN FREEBIES!

If you enjoy easy recipes, free printables and family fun you’ll love all these awesome ideas and freebies at HappyandBlessedHome.com. Check out all these amazing features and enjoy the benefits of being a HappyandBlessedHome.com fan. Click a link or an image below to check out some great freebies and resources!

• 24 Pages of Free Polar Bear Activities
• Shredded Chicken Empanadas from Scratch
• Just in time for Graduation: 5 Tips for Encouraging Teen Girls
• 10 Great Gifts Ideas for Graduates
• 20 Pages of Fun BEE Activites for Kids
• 7 Pages of FREE Chore Charts
• 5 Easy Recipes around 450 Calories Each
• WIN a Disney Vacation and All American Banana Split
• 10 Ways to Make Visiting Walt Disney World Easier with Preschoolers
• Mexican Fajitas Recipe

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Special Thanks

Thanks to all my blogging friends for linking up last week at Family Fun Friday. I have a special YouTube Video for you at Thank You All My Blogging Friends! So many great ideas, crafts and things to do! If you link up, you permit me to use your pictures/ideas as part of future posts and/or social media. Now on to some fabulous posts for moms. Thanks again for all your wonderful ideas! I hope these Family Friendly and Fun ideas inspire you.

Featured Bloggers:

I think you’ll love these wonderful posts scripted by some of the most talented bloggers I know!

Encouragement for moms

Moms carry a lot on their shoulders. When life you down remember that motherhood is a journey with ups and downs. We all have our moments. Thanks to these writers for sharing their encouragement.

1. Midwestern Momma shared daily devotions for couples
2. Alicia from Your Vibrant Family linked up daily devotions for couples to strengthen your marriage.
3. Carrie this home shared this beautiful piece offering encouragement for the mom who yells at her kids. 
4. Calm Healthy Sexy gave her 6 simple ways to enjoy your life this summer. 
5. Sweet Little Ones had two great posts featured. First, is How to let go of perfect. 
6. The second are her Top 5 Encouraging Reads for Moms. 

Sweet Summer Snacks

Herchel’s rounded up some beautiful summer snacks! Satisfy your sweet tooth and carb up for some fun!  Check out her summer-inspiring posts featured this week on her blog, Gym Craft Laundry.

Get those habits organized

Adrian is featuring work from home tips, one room makeovers, speed cleaning, and organization for moms. Be sure to check them out at Adrian’s Crazy Life.

Fun Summer Activities

Adelian from Blessed Learners has joined the Family Fun Friday team. This week she has picked water activities, camping hacks, and even some road trip fun. Make sure you check out her features and say hello!

The Facebook party link-up has been moved to another page, located at: Like Me on Facebook Link-Up Here. It’s a great way to meet other bloggers, network and help each other grow your Facebook Page’s likes.

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29. 4 Changes to Our Upcoming Homeschool Year - Year R	30. Monthly Composer Unit Study: Leroy Ander	31. Summer Learning with Lapbooks - Year Round Homesch	32. Why I'm Letting Go Of Mom Guilt This Summer
33. Our Summer Activity Plans for June	34. Friendship Friday Blog Party & Social Media Boost	35. Healthy Frozen Treats That Help You Beat The Heat	36. Having A Martha Home The Mary Way
37. Life Verse Creative Journal Set	38. How to Choose the Perfect Summer Camp	39. Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cocktail	40. DIY Split End Treatment
41. 20 Pork Crockpot Recipes	42. Watermelon Wreath	43. Nod to Nautical Nursery	44. Avocado Toast Three Ways
45. Gossip Bench Refinish	46. Red, White and Blue Pom Pom Pillow	47. Flea Control at Home	48. Frozen Pink Lemonade
49. Eggs in Purgatory with Garlic Bread	50. DIY Herringbone Coffee Table	51. Greek Seasoning Mix	52. Organize your Home and Family
53. DIY Donut Ornament for National Donut Day	54. 10 Perfect Burger Recipes to Try	55. DIY Marble Cement Plant Coaster	56. Great Ideas for Fathers Day
57. Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork	58. No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars	59. Cherry Jello Pretzel Salad	60. Frozen Peach & Orange Margarita
61. Storm trooper coffee mug	62. Lemon Cream Pie Fudge	63. Breakfast Smoothies	64. Red White and Blue Crepes
65. Corn Dog Casserole	66. Soft Pink Door	67. DIY Mason Jar Vases	68. Tex-Mex Chicken Burger
69. Red White and Blue Cherries	70. Homemade Ice Cream in a Can	71. J Dawg Sauce	72. 5 Little Monkeys Fold 'Em Up
73. Linky Party: Homemade Popsicles	74. Best Camping Recipes	75. Latticed Learning 33: Structures & Architecture	76. Pop, You Rock!
77. Ultimate List of Watermelon Recipes	78. 5 After 5, National Parks Edition	79. Get Your Kids to Sleep in Their Own Beds	80. Learning to Tell Time
81. Words in the Sand Sensory Writing	82. Potty Training Essentials Checklist	83. Five Tips for Treating Baby Eczema	84. Summer Activities for Toddlers
85. Watermelon Lemonade	86. Wagon Wheel Planter	87. Taco Pizza	88. Flamingo Summer Wall Art
89. 10 Minutes to Improve Your Blog	90. Red, White and Blue Wreath	91. Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Pie	92. Steak and Blue Cheese Pizza
93. Breakfast Kabobs	94. Simple Photo Frame Wall Art	95. Tie-Dye T-Shirts Turned Boho Hanging Basket	96. Bacon Spinach Salad
97. Blue Cheese Stuffed Burgers	98. Reuben Roll ups	99. 7 Travel Tips for Couples Who Want to Keep Their S	100. Dried Orange Wreath
101. Blueberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid	102. DIY Container Garden	103. BBQ Stuffed Jalapenos	104. Etched look wine bottle stoppers
105. Macadamia Nut & Fig White Chocolate Blondies	106. No Churn Ice Cream Recipes	107. Fusion Grilled Steak Tacos	108. The Morning Brew #9
109. Navy and Gray Bedroom Reveal	110. Free Printable Patriotic Star Tags	111. Homemade Mac and Cheese	112. Utah National Parks Road Trip
113. DIY Snapchat Keychain Craft Tutorial	114. 5 Cup Salad	115. Tan Legs Instantly	116. Chocolate mug cake recipe
117. From the Library Of..!	118. Red White and Blue Popcorn	119. Birthday Ideas for a 5 Yr Old Boy	120. What to Do Over Summer to Prepare for the Next Sch
121. Let the Ice Melt Sensory Play	122. Top 10 Free Outdoor Activities for Babies and Todd	123. Mommy and Me White Dreses Giveaway!	124. 5 Reasons to Read a Classic Novel this Summer
125. Toddler Boredom Busters	126. Minion Buddies Chex Mix	127. Glow in the Dark Water Balloons	128. Lemon Basil Pasta Salad in a Jar
129. Perfect Summer Fruit Trifle	130. Embroidered USA Map	131. Boozy Cocopine Smoothies	132. Berry Cheesecake Popsicles
133. 10 Summer Drinks and Cocktail Recipes	134. 4th of July Kids Craft	135. Chicken Parmesan Zucchini Boats	136. DIY Mini Desktop Succulent Terrarium
137. Tank dress giveaway	138. Simple Funnel Cake Recipe	139. Vintage Inspired Painted Fan	140. Cucumber Melon
141. Big Boy Bedroom Makeover	142. Red, Light, & Berry Dip	143. Gourmet S'mores	144. Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprints
145. Summer Slow Cooker Recipes	146. Strawberry Rhubarb Pound Cake Bread Pudding	147. Avocado & Shrimp Appetizers	148. Gold Leaf In 5 Steps
149. Living Flower Wreath	150. Nashville Hot Chicken Flatbreads	151. Oven Baked Meatball Sandwiches	152. Ginger Lime Chicken
153. Sour Cream Bundt Cake	154. Y is for Yak: TP craft	155. Camping Breakfast Ideas	156. How to survive the 4 month sleep regression
157. Kids Books about Weather	158. Gummy Worm Ice Pops	159. Metsovone Cheese Smothered Chicken with Veggies	160. I Threw Out All the Printables
161. Nashville City Guide	162. Road Trip Tips (Video)	163. 5 THINGS BLOGGERS FEEL....But May Be Afraid To Say	164. The Legacy of Home: Missionary Letters from Home
165. Not Too Much Or Too Little: Channeling Goldilocks	166. DIY Creative Puzzle Games — Strength In Words	167. How to Have a Summer of Learning	168. Highhill Homeschool: Math Art
169. Highhill Homeschool: Settlers of Catan - Strategy	170. Deep Fried Cheese Bites	171. Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing	172. Great Stories of the Bible
173. National Geographic for Kids-Tigers Book Giveaway!	174. Denver Omelet Casserole	175. Cherry Marble Cake	176. vegan and gluten free lemon bars
177. Beach Sand Pudding Dessert	178. Grilled Pork Parmesan Sandwiches	179. Peanut Butter Brownie Dip	180. Grilled Chicken Skewers
181. Superhero Sandwich-FREE Printable Toppers/Tattoos	182. Story Time: Just Me and My Dad	183. Rocking Summer Science	184. Homeschooling Questions Answered!
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