Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot!

Week 177!

Oh, my gosh! I just realized, as I was working on this, it’s Friday, not Thursday! I apologize! It has just been one of those weeks. I usually start my day by telling myself what day of the week it is. Weird, right? I had a tour today at the museum, and I just thought it was Thursday. But, part of my brain recognized the fact because I had a grocery pickup. I always do those on Friday to get quadruple points on my groceries. 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 Melissa of My Homemade Roots!

Melissa writes, “I’m Melissa, and this is my cozy corner of the internet, where I share from scratch recipes (ok, mostly from scratch), old-fashioned kitchen wisdom, and simple homemaking ideas inspired by the rhythms of the seasons. I have a love for hearty, old-fashioned meals, freshly baked bread, and a good canning recipe. I also love to share my gardening tips, craft ideas, and hints for simple living. I write about creating a home you love in the only tried and true way I know — one simple recipe or project at a time. I also believe that homemade living isn’t about doing everything from scratch, having the perfect farmhouse kitchen, or getting it all right. To me, it’s more about finding joy in the process. Slowing down, getting your hands a little messy, and discovering the satisfaction that comes from making something with care. Especially when it connects us to the time of year, the harvest, or a memory. And just know that whether you’re growing your own vegetables or picking up groceries at the market, there’s a place for you here. You don’t need to live in a farmhouse or call yourself a homesteader to enjoy this way of life. A love for homemade food and a warm, welcoming heart is enough. So whether you’re here for a cozy winter dinner, a spring baking project, or tips for preserving the summer harvest, I hope you’ll find something that inspires you—and maybe even reminds you of your roots.” Please stop by her blog here, and tell her 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:

Kim combines two of my favorites: pumpkins and tattoos!

Five things I really didn’t know about Aladdin!

Pamela tells us about body confidence!

Have you heard of Hope-core?

Gail went cycling in Provence!

Emma styles Poet-core!

Cat’s review of a horror film!

Important things to know about the link-up:

This link party is for blog posts only. All other links will be deleted. 

Please link only blog posts you created yourself. 

Please link directly to the URL of your post and not the main address of your blog.

Please do not add links to videos, sales ads, or social media links such as YouTube videos or Shorts, Instagram or Facebook Reels, TikTok videos, or any other “social media” based content.

But do visit other blogs and give the gift of a comment.

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

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!

First Name

Last Name

List choice Marsha’s Blog

Email address:

Leave this field empty if you're human: