The Christmas season is a wonderful time for family gatherings and decorating, and definitely the delicious baking! Now, that we are entering the New Year–it’s time to set new goals and put away those gorgeous Christmas lights and decor, it’s time to get back to our busy and beautful lives–while considering this new year and our goals.

This time of year is such an exciting time–bursting with new ideas, and new dreams to visualize and accomplish. There is just something so inspiring about the New Year and it’s opportunities which seemingly birth a desire for organizing, getting on track with health and wellness, and making new family priorities.

With all things new on the mind, the idea this week is starting fresh. This week we are featuring a few tasty recipes such as: Easy Slow Cooker Olive Parmesan Bread which would be perfect with a Hearty Chicken Double Noodle Soup. Also featured is an easy Cheese Plate–perfect for ringing in the New Year, and a very amazing Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Pastry–it looks so delectable. We’ve also included 10 Free Inspiring Quotes Printable for Goal Setting–this is a perfect time to pull out a little inspiration, and a beautiful Free Printable 2017 Calendar. Also, a 52 Week Savings Challenge–that will inspire you to get on track with your financial goals.

Hopefully, our featured bloggers will inspire you to try new things and set new goals here at Family Fun Friday! Have a very Happy New Year.

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Family Fun Friday

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! 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.

Adelien blogs at BlessedLearners.com. She blogs about homeschooling, organizing, kids’ activities and parenting. Follow Facebook/ Pinterest/ Twitter. Adelien will feature homeschooling.

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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.

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I think you’ll love these wonderful recipes created by some of the most talented bloggers I know! Keep warm and enjoy these recipes and family fun ideas from Family Fun Friday.

New Year’s Recipes and New Year’s Goals

Kristin at Dizzy Busy & Hungry makes homemade bread look easy and delicious! Try out her recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Olive Parmesan Bread, find the link here: Slow Cooker Olive Parmesan Bread
This Hearty Chicken Double Noodle Soup by Erin at DelightfulE Made looks healthy and filling, find her delightful recipe at: Hearty Chicken Double Noodle Soup
Tammy at Pink Peppermint Design wows us with her simple and lovely Cheese Plate that will be perfect for ringing in the New Year. Find her link at: Cheese Platter
I am speechless, this amazingly beautiful dish–Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Pastry by Kitt at The Kittchen is a must try this New Year’s Day! Find her recipe at: Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Pastry
Alicia at Your Vibrant Family is offering 10 Free inspiring Quote Printables for Goal Setting. Check out her inspirational quotes at: Inspiring Quotes Printables
Jenn at Clean and Scentsible is offering a gorgeous Free Printable 2017 Calendar–Free and Calendar are in the same sentence here! Find her link for your calendar at: Free 2017 Calendar Printable
Megan at Nepamom.com challenges us to save money this year with her 52 Weeks Savings Challenge. Find her challenge at: 52 Weeks Savings Challenge

Gym Craft Laundry

Herchel’s rounded up Gift Guides Galore on Gym Craft Laundry.

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