Paula @ Gracefilled Moments Welcome to the Sweet Tea & Friends August Link-Up!
Can you believe we’ve already turned the page to August? Late summer has a special rhythm all its own—the long, sun-drenched afternoons, the subtle shift in the evening breeze, and that gentle reminder to slow down and savor every last drop of the season. (And my favorite— Lightening bugs).
***August is also a great month because it’s my birthday month. On August 2nd I’ll be making my 55th trip around the sun. You know double nickels and all that.***
Whether you’re pouring a fresh glass of iced tea to beat the late-summer heat or settling in with a warm cuppa to warm your chill, I’m so glad you’re here.
As we gather around our virtual porch today, I’m sending out extra warm wishes to friends both near and far. To everyone enjoying the high heat of summer here in the North, I hope you’re finding quiet moments of shade and rest. And to our sweet friends down under navigating the chill of winter, I’m sending a little bit of sunshine and warmth your way today! Distance truly disappears when we come together to share our hearts, creative projects, and stories.
So, grab your favorite drink, take a deep breath, and let’s catch up. I can’t wait to read through your posts and see what you’ve all been up to this past month!
Sweet Tea & Friends is a MONTHLY PARTY and will run from 1:00 a.m. on the 1st of every month (sometimes the day before) through 11:55 p.m. on the 21st.
To learn more about who we are and grab a badge, CLICK HERE.
1. For Bloggers, you can link UNLIMITED posts of your Christian, faith-based, family-friendly posts. Feel free to link up your Crafting, DIY, recipes/ Cooking, Gardening, Photography, Lifestyle, Travel, Health and beauty, Fashion, Parenting, Grandparenting, Home Making, Homescapes & Tablescapes, Outdoor, and Decorating posts. Why Unlimited? I thought you might want to link up any older posts that need some love and attention, too. Do you host a Link-Up? Link it up.
2. Link to a specific blog post (URL of a specific post)—(not your website). Feel free to link up any older posts that may need some love and attention, too.
3. Show some love. Visit your neighbor’s or at least 2-3 others and comment to let them know that what they wrote touched you or you appreciated their post.
4. For Readers, please click the blue button below to visit other writers’ blog posts. You will find Christian content, encouragement, inspiration, and many lifestyle and homestyle content you will surely enjoy.
5. *** By linking up, you’re giving me permission to showcase, highlight & share your posts.
I’m linking up this month with these AMAZING Blog Hop/Link-Up party hostesses!
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I love lightning bugs too, Paula! (And hot coffee for me, even in these dog days of summer.) I hope August is refreshing for you, despite the heat. ❤️
Definitely sipping a hot cuppa in our freezing cold winter here in Australia Paula.
Thank you for hosting. I hope you have a great August.
Blessings, Jennifer
I’m glad you are savoring the sunshine and cool tea, Paula. I haven’t seen any lightning bugs this summer, but I’ll be on the lookout for them now that you reminded me. 🙂 May you have a restful and productive August.
It is hard to believe it’s August already. I’m not outside much at night, but we did see some lightning bugs on the 4th of July!
I forgot to say happy birthday! Hope it was a great one.
Thank You so much!
Thank you so much Grace for featuring my post about aestivation! That means a lot to me! So thank you, thank you thank you! I really appreciate it.
Paula, thanks so much for another great month to share with you! I hope you summer is going as planned.
Happy almost birthday, Paula! I hope you do something special for yourself tomorrow. You deserve the best!
Happy birthday month!! Enjoy celebrating your special day!!
Happy birthday to you, Paula! I hope your day is special in every way! Thanks, as always, for hosting this wonderful monthly link up! Wishing you a wonderful month ahead!
Dear Paula, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and a fun Aug. Thanks so much for hosting the Aug. Sweet Tea & Friends Blog Link-up and please check out my posts, Numbers 33 thru 37. Nancy Andres @ Colors 4 Health.
Good morning and thanks, for the party Paula. Wishing you a great August
This week: this month are numbered #48+49+50
We now have two Linkies: SSPS and TFT at https://esmesalon.com/seniorsalonpitstop/
Happy Birthday!! Hope the whole month is a celebration!
I love lightning bugs (as long as they stay outside!) and sipping a glass of wine or a cup of coffee on the porch. Aaaah, summer.
Thanks for hosting!
It always makes me sad when August rolls around and all the back-to-school, fall, and Christmas merchandise appear. I’m never ready for it. Thanks for the party.
Hope you had a fabulous birthday!
I did Rose, Thank You so much.
Paula,
I am a bit late so I just linked up # 79 to 85!!
Thanks so much for hosting this monthly party!! I hope you are having a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
It’s okay I’m just happy to see you. Link away.
Thank you for hosting! I’ve shared #93, 94 and 95. Off to visit the other guest links.
Have a fun week.
All the best.
Debra @ Life Captured
Life Captured invites you and guests to the link parties Home Page Linkup and My Sunday Snapshot at
https://lifecaptured.site
You’re so welcome Debbie.
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Happy, happy birthday, dear Paula! I’ve shared 108 and 109 this time and am off to see what others have shared to leave some comment-love. 🙂 Enjoy your week and stay cool!
Thank you so much Jen. I’m so happy you’re here.
Paula,
New link up are 129 and 130 for today!! Thanks so much for hosting!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Happy Birthday month to you, Paula! So good to connect again as summer begins to think about coming to an end and writing online becomes a regular rhythm once again.