Week 172!
OK, I’m just gonna say it! I’m done with summer. If you want it, please come get it. I’m tired of being hot. I’m tired of the AC running constantly. I’m tired of endless watering of the plants I loved so much back in May. I’m tired of trying to figure out how to dress. It’s hot so I need to wear light clothing, but the AC in some places almost require winter sweaters. I’m just ready for fall which arrives in just a few weeks. So, buh bye, summer! Welcome, fall! In other news, I signed the contract (and it was a huge one) for the kitchen redo! I’m anxiously waiting for it. I just hope I picked the right colors. My aim was to lighten up the space without resorting to painting the cabinets. At our house up north, we did paint the oak cabinets, but they were golden oak. They were also just one notch above big box cabinets. At our last house, that was an easy choice…those cabinets were espresso and showed every single fingerprint! But, Nigel’s budget (note…not mine) didn’t allow for a white kitchen. Our cabinets are beautiful, and I would love them if we had more natural light in the kitchen. I really should have thought that through and just completely reconfigured the kitchen when we were building. It could have been easily done then. Anyway, it’s time for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! I am always aiming for 9:30 pm EDT. So, on with the show, right?
As part of our new year reboot, we are now shining the spotlight on a different blogger each week. We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello! This week, we spotlight Janet from Try It, Like It, Create It.
Janet “is Janet Van Lone Trieschman is a mom who loves to create. She left a career as a college professor teaching Graphic Design to raise her family. Looking for a creative outlet, Janet started a website;
Try it – Like it – Create it.” You can find her website here. Please visit and let her know we sent you!
Want to know more about us…
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, we homestead in East Texas, with three generations sharing this land. I cook and bake from scratch, between gardening and running after the chickens, and knitting!
Lisa from Boondock Ramblings shares about the fiction she writes and reads, her faith, homeschooling, photography and more.
Cat from Cat’s Wire is a bookworm, movie fan, crazy cat lady, armed with beads, cabs, wire and a very jumpy brain which loves to go down rabbit holes!
Rena from Fine, Whatever writes about style, midlife, and the “fine whatever” moments that make life both meaningful and fun. Since 2015, she’s been celebrating creativity, confidence, and finding joy in the everyday.
Featured Favorites from Last Week…
Cat’s thread painting (remember the last SIA)
Jennifer writes about homeschooling curriculum.
Sandy shares the opening of her Vin-tique shop!
Trina!!! I love eyeshadow palettes, and she shares an amazing one!
Val writes about life on the road in an RV. This week, she pays tribute to Dolly.
Nancy’s fabulous Aladdin trousers!
Important things to know about the link-up:
This link party is for blog posts only. All other links will be deleted.
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We welcome unlimited, family friendly content! This can include opinion pieces, recipes, travel recaps, fashion ideas, crafts, thrifting, lifestyle, book reviews or discussions, photography, art, and so much more! Thank you for joining us!
And, now it’s your turn!
Please link up your favorite posts, DIY, baking, gardening, fashion…you name it…as long as it’s family friendly! Don’t forget some of your older posts might be just right for this time of year! Link up with me, visit a couple of others, and leave a comment or two! No worries if you don’t have a blog, just look around! You may find a new blog just waiting for you!
Thanks for the linkup Marsha! Always fun to join in.
Deb from debs-world.com