The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and other Sweet Preserves for What Did You Read This Month Linky #19

Welcome to the What Did You Read This Month? Book Review Linky, a monthly sharing link-up for books! Books of all kinds, romance, suspense, DIY, and my favorite cookbooks! Personally I couldn't be happier that books are once again, back in fashion! 

And a great way to keep them front and center is to share a review of what you have read, if and how you enjoyed it, and if you would recommend that book to a friend! Oh and a story or two of how you came to own or stumbled upon the book would also be fun...because the human connection to a book is just as important! Since books are for everyone, let's all enjoy them, once again!

Welcome to The Senior Salon Pit Stop #396

 Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! 

We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, craft and upcycling ideas in today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. I can guarantee that, you will be pleasantly surprised, with all the good stuff you are about to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share with all of us as well!

 

In My Homestead Kitchen February, looking back on January 2026.

Happy February one and all! I will start off with this first fact complaint. January was a cold one, this year! Not every day, but often for a week or more at a time. We even got a skiff of snow!  We don't have a lot of cold winter weather routinely in Texas. When it visits, I instantly remember why I moved away from Wyoming! But all that cold weather did help me concentrate on a lot more kitchen activities. Which I am pleased to share, as we join Sherry for In My Kitchen! 

Powered Up Honey Almond Granola.

I have been eating my Powered Up Oatmeal for a couple of months now. But in all honesty I was missing the occasional bowl of granola. And since breakfast is quite important to me, I decided there was only one thing to do. Develop a granola recipe using the powered up method! Welcome to Powered Up Honey Almond Granola.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot 01.30.2026

 Hello and welcome to another great weekend! 

And what better way to enjoy it, in full, than with a visit to Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot! for January 30, 2026!

What makes this link-up special is that we encourage you to link up not only your current posts and good ideas, but also the great stuff in your archives! Yes, let's all show some love for those great posts resting in the archives, until you share them again.

Cauliflower and Potato Soup, another delicious sipping soup to enjoy!

Having soup in the freezer is one of the best investments of your time. Especially a soup this easy. Come and take a look at Cauliflower and Potato Soup, another sipping soup to enjoy. 

What's in Your Crisper Drawer,? Let's talk green onions...

One of the easiest ways to be prepared, is sliced green onions AKA scallions, in your freezer! I keep these around for convenience, flavor and nutrition. Come and take a look at this quick and easy process! Another great way to be prepared in your kitchen and reduce waste.

Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop #395

Welcome! The Senior Salon Pit Stop is now open! 

We invite you to come and take a look at all the wonderful recipes, craft and upcycling ideas in today's line up. Along with thrifting treasures, photography and a wonderful assortment of family friendly articles being shared. I can guarantee that, you will be pleasantly surprised, with all the good stuff you are about to find…so I invite you to come and take a look. And while you are here to visit, I hope you have brought along some ideas of your own to share with all of us as well!