Delicious Treats to Welcome Fall & Weekly Link Party

School starting back usually puts me in a mood for fall. We started back to homeschooling the first week in August but took a break last week for a beach vacation. I knew this year that our final summer hurrah at the beach would delay those fall-loving feelings. And it did until we pulled back into our driveway a few days ago and opened the car doors to a blast of cool air. We'd left the humid, beachy weather behind us somewhere on our trek back from the South Carolina coast to our beloved Tennessee mountains.

There is certainly nothing summery about homeschool lessons, cooler mornings, and busy schedules filled with dance lessons, soccer practices, and co-op classes. Shew! The hustle and bustle have already hit me hard this week. We'll fall (no pun intended) into a groove soon enough though. And there is so much to look forward to with the changing seasons! Fall has always been my favorite season, so I'm welcoming it with open arms and a big batch of fall baking.

These delicious recipes are filled with sugar and spice and everything nice. Afterall, isn't that what fall is made of? From warm breakfast treats to sugared nuts, there's something for everyone to love. And I'd be remiss if I didn't include at least one pumpkin recipe. Enjoy this round-up of tasty treats from some very talented bloggers.

1. Baked Brown Sugar Glazed Donuts / Simply Stacie
My kids love what they fondly call hot breakfast--even more during the fall and winter months. These homemade donuts would be the perfect treat for a warm, fall breakfast!

2. Hazelnut Mocha Cheesecake / The Simple Sweet Life
Nuts are a fall staple and hazelnut are one the first available for harvesting. This cheesecake pulls together hazelnuts, chocolate, and espresso into a perfect cheesecake creation. Who could resist?

3. Impossible Pie / Simply Stacie
What's fall without pie? The shredded coconut in this delicious pie recipe pulls the flavors of summer and the feel of fall together perfectly.

4. Homemade Toaster Strudels / Little House Living
Remember that hot breakfast I mentioned earlier? Here's a delicious treat to make for it! Use an apple filling and you'll have a homemade confection that will put the whole family in a mood for fall.

5. Spiced Almonds / The Country Chic Cottage
Did someone ask for pumpkin spice? These sugared almonds bring the flavors of fall with this snackable treat that's both salty and sweet.

6. Ginger Pumpkin Bars / From Playdates to Parties
And here it is! A pumpkin recipe! This recipe combines pumpkin and caramel together making it an irresistible treat.

Easy Blueberry Recipes and Weekly Link Party

The blueberry season stretches from April to late September, so there's still time to enjoy the delicious berries while they're in season. If you are a fan of blueberries, you're going to LOVE these scrumptious recipes. They're a great way to savor the last tastes of summer. From cake to muffins, here's a small round-up of fruit-filled confections with BIG flavor!

1. Blueberry Crackle Cake / Simply Stacie
This easy recipe produces ah-mazing, delectable results! And the shredded coconut gives the treat an unexpected flavor surprise.

2. Blueberry English Muffins / Brooklyn Farm Girl
These made from scratch English muffins are just more proof that homemade is way better than store-bought.

3. Old-Fashioned Angel Food Cake / Sew Historically
Fruit is the perfect addition to angel food cake, and blueberries would be wonderful with this buttercream-filled treat.

4. Blueberry Muffins / The Life of Jennifer Dawn
These easy to make muffins bake up super moist with a slight sugar crunch on top. So good!

Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights & Weekly Link Party

Looking for quick and easy dinner ideas for your busy weeknights? Here are some delicious options to serve up! These recipes are bursting with fresh ingredients and flavor, but they are simple enough to pull together even on your busiest evenings. And many of them are perfect make-ahead meals!

We started back to [home]school last week! I think I forgot over the lazy days of summer how much of a time suck homeschooling can be. Don't get me wrong! I love our home school journey, and I wouldn't make any other choice during this season of life. It can be time-consuming and exhausting being both mom and teacher, though.

When the day has exhausted me, the last thing I want to think about some evenings are dinner preparations. Can anyone else relate? I want my family to enjoy the benefits of nutritional, homemade meals, though. The solution? Well, these recipes are a good place to start. Featured below you'll find 10 delicious recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. I can't wait to start trying some of these for our weeknight meals! Which do you think your family would enjoy most?

1. Easy Baked Three Cheese Ravioli / Brooklyn Farm Girl

2. Easy Baked Chicken Cacciatore / The Kitchen is My Playground

3. Italian Pasta Salad / Simply Stacie

4. Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Bowl / Simply Stacie

5. Homemade Pizza Rolls / Somewhat Simple

6. Quick & Easy Quinoa Tostadas / Strength & Sunshine

7. Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin / Marilyn's Treats

8. Broccoli Salad with Bacon / 5 Minutes for Mom

9. Chicken Penne Alfredo / The Kitchen is My Playground

10. Easy Homestyle Goulash / The Life of Jennifer Dawn

Road Trip Printable Activities for Kids

Bye bye boredom in the car! These fun and colorful Road Trip Printables will help keep the kids occupied on the road! With these road trip activities and a few delicious, kid-friendly snacks, you'll have the kids happy and entertained for hours. And that will certainly make car trips more enjoyable for everyone!

Before having kids, traveling required a lot less preparation! My husband and I would do some last-minute packing, get in the car, and complete a 6 hour trip to the beach with only one stop for gas. We were in a spontaneous pack and go season of life.

How things have changed! Kids add more complexity to travels and trips, but they also add a whole new element of fun! I've learned that as long as my kids have a few activities and snacks, they are happy traveling companions. That's not to say we don't still experience the occasional, "Are we there yet?" or "She took that from me?" Anyone who has traveled with kids knows what I'm talking about. Bwhaha!

Modern Farmhouse DIY Projects & Weekly Link Party

If you love the Modern Farmhouse Style as much as I do, here are some easy ways to bring it into your home. DIY your way to farmhouse charm with painted signs, magnolia wreaths, rustic cabinets, benches and more! They're all in this round-up! If you're looking for a fun DIY project to try this weekend, there's plenty of inspiration below. Which would you want to try first?

1. Welcome Sign / Muchmore Creative
From unfinished cabinet to finished painted sign, here's a fun DIY project to try! And it's a beautiful way to welcome guests into your home.

2. Farmhouse Bench / Abbotts at Home

Need a bench for an entryway or table? Why not build your own? This lovely bench is the perfect way to add farmhouse charm.

3. DIY Bathroom Cabinet / Lolly Jane
Need more storage space? This chippy wood cabinet is a charming and functional option!

4. Board and Batten Walls / Repurpose and Upcycle
Do you love the look of board and batten but fear it would be too costly or hard to add it to your own home? This post is proof that it's easier than you might think.

5. Painted Burlap Signs / Live, Craft, Love
The sky's the limit with this simple painted sign! I'm loving the Farm Sweet Farm quote on the one pictured, but you could add your own personal touch with any sayin' or quote.

6. Magnolia Wreath / The Life of Jennifer Dawn
Do you love Magnolia Wreaths but not their price tags? Here's a super simple way to make your own!

Back to School Ideas & Weekly Link Party

Our homeschool co-op and the local school system all start back to school on Monday. Yes, that's right! Monday, August 7 is coming at us way too fast. Wow! Where did the summer go?

When do your kids start their school year? Even if your kids aren't going back to school just yet, it's never too early to start planning and preparing. Inject some fun into this busy time of year with these super cute back to school ideas! There are teacher gifts, back to school snacks, organizers, printables, and more! I'm sharing them with the hope that you and your kids have a very happy start to the school year.

1. Chocolate Apples / The Country Chic Cottage
These apple-shaped chocolates give an apple for the teacher a whole new meaning. They make a sweet teacher gift for the first day of school or a fun after-school snack for the kids.

2. Faux Concrete School Organizer / The Country Chic Cottage

How neat are these? They're a decorative way to store school supplies for a homework station, desk, or homeschool room. They'd also make a fun teacher gift!

3. Back to School Candy Gram / Somewhat Simple
Sweeten the teacher up with this fun printable and all the candy that's intended to go with it. It's sure to brighten their day!

4. Ruler Frame / Dazzle While Frazzled
These adorable, school-themed picture frames make fun teacher appreciation gifts! They'd even be great for displaying those back to school photos of your kids. For home or for school, they're super cute!

5. Smart Cookie Gift Tag Printables / Somewhat Simple
Settle those first day jitters and give the kids a confidence boost with these encouraging tags. They're the perfect addition to a batch of homemade cookies!

6. The Wheels on the Bus Sentence Strips / A Little Pinch of Perfect
Add music and song to your first day of school with these fun printable sentence strips. These are, of course, intended for your younger students. ;)

7. Double-Sided Tissue Pouch / Gluesticks
These handmade pouches hold tissues on one side and sanitizer and chapstick on the other. They also tuck in nicely in a backpack or desk making them a portable and easy way for the kids to keep these essentials handy.

8. Back to School BINGO Checklist / The Life of Jennifer Dawn
Ditch the boring to do list for this fun BINGO Board Checklist. The goal? A BINGO Blackout and a successful start to the school year!

This was another hard week to choose features! There were sooooo many excellent posts shared during last week's party. Keep an eye on Facebook for some of the posts I didn't feature here to be shared on social media. If you aren't following me there, this would be a great time to start.