Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot Link-Up

Welcome to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot Link-Up, where creative sparks are welcome and curiosity drives the journey.

Week after week, this link-up brings together bloggers from all corners of the web, and I’m happy to be part of the co-hosting crew. Whether you write about style, food, travel, crafting, or anything else that makes your world go ’round (and is family-friendly), this is the place to share your posts (new and old), discover new favorites, and connect with a wonderful community.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot is all about slowing down just enough to share, read, and be inspired. The link-up gets rolling every Friday at 12:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and it runs through Sunday night, giving everyone plenty of time to join in on the fun.

Before The Merge

Living close enough to the coast to benefit from those “cooled by ocean breezes” temperatures has been especially appreciated in these later days of summer, although that apparently hasn’t stopped me from thinking about fall. I’ve already succumbed to a few fall fashion sales and bought sweaters that probably won’t see the light of day for at least another two months.

On a much sadder note, our family experienced a loss this week with the passing of our son’s fiancée’s mother. With their wedding less than two months away, it’s an especially difficult time. Our thoughts are very much with her family as they navigate the weeks ahead. May her memory be for a blessing.

And before we move forward onto the next stop, below is what I published earlier this week that I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read:

• • Can Math Solve The Packing Problem?
  • Did I Pack Too Much?

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Behind the Wheel

Now, a quick introduction to the crew that helps keep traffic flowing on this weekly journey.

• • • Marsha from Marsha in the Middle started blogging in 2021 as an exercise in increasing her neuroplasticity. Oh, who are we kidding? Marsha started blogging because she loves clothes, and she loves to talk or, in this case, write!
    • Melynda from Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household – The name says it all. She and her family homestead in East Texas, with three generations sharing the land. Between gardening, chasing chickens, and knitting, Melynda still finds time to cook and bake from scratch!
    • Lisa from Boondock Ramblings shares about the fiction she writes and reads, her faith, homeschooling, photography, and more.
    • Cat from Cat’s Wire has what she calls a jumping spider brain. Cat has many interests and will blog about whatever catches her attention — crafts, books, old movies, collectibles, or random things.
    • Rena (that’s me!) from Fine-Whatever — where style, self-expression, and a dash of humor all find their lane.

Coming Into View

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot is all about connection and creativity. Each week, a different participant is featured to help us get to know one another a little better. So, before we move on down the road, let’s take a moment to shine a light on one of our fellow bloggers — a vista stop worth making along the way.

In the headlights this week is Suzy, who pens the eponymous blog Suzy Turner, The Grey Brunette. She is a British author and blogger living in Portugal. From personal style and books to creativity, midlife and whatever happens to capture her curiosity, Suzy isn’t particularly interested in staying in just one blogging lane.

In the Rearview Mirror

One more safety check before the green flag. Curated from last week’s party are three must-reads that might have gotten lost in the mix, but they definitely deserve your attention.

Phoenix Museum of Art – Mireille takes us along for a colorful visit to the Phoenix Museum of Art, where fashion, clay, and 20,000 butterflies caught her eye.

65 Years. 65 Days. 5 Countries: Next Stop – Spain – Deb continues her epic birthday adventure with five days exploring Spain, including the beauty, culture, and occasional travel hiccup of the Basque Country.

3 Easy Ways to Style a Striped Cotton Summer Dress for Women over 50 – Karin shows just how versatile one summer dress can be with three easy ways to change up the look.

Are you ready to rumble?

Drop your links below and let’s keep the traffic jam rolling — the good kind, of course! Ready, set, go!

Stay well and let’s keep in touch! Subscribe, follow, friend, pin … all options are available. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Reminder: Please Follow These Rules of the Road

• • 1. This link-up is limited to blog posts only, and those that you yourself created
    2. Add as many posts (family-friendly content required) as you like, new or old, using the link tool below.
    3. Be sure that all links are to a specific post and not to the main address of your blog
    4. Visit and comment on a few other links — connection is what keeps the traffic moving!
    5. Share the link-up on your blog or social media to help spread the word.
    6. Please follow and leave comments for your hosts; it’s more fun when we travel together.
    7. Links to videos, sales ads, or social media links such as YouTube Shorts, Instagram or Facebook reels, or TikTok videos, or any other social media content are not permitted and will be removed.

Notice: By linking with Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot, you assert that the content and photos are your own property. And you give us permission to share said content if your post or blog is showcased. Thank you for joining us!