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Monday, January 26, 2026

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!

 


Hello and welcome to this week’s Senior Salon Pit Stop #395!

This is one link-up that includes great informational posts for everyone to enjoy, as well as a welcoming platform for bloggers to share their latest content. And with so many family friendly posts being shared, I know you will find something new to inspire you, teach you or simply entertain you! 

Personally I am always looking for a new recipe to enjoy or another do-it-yourself project or household idea. And let's not forget all things outdoors-y for some family time together! I can hardly wait to see what you brought to share with us all, for this week's SSPS.




Part of the fun, is seeing what's new! 

But make no mistake, we also encourage you to share an older post needing a bit of love and attention! Because a great idea never really goes out of style, it only needs to be shared, once again. 

Please share and support by SSPS linking your own unlimited family-friendly posts and then engaging with others through thoughtful comments. We enjoy supporting other bloggers by welcoming a wide variety of content, all family-friendly niches are encouraged.

Please note that any content not aligned with our family-friendly guidelines will be removed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a positive and respectful community for all to enjoy. 

Take a moment and meet a new blogger this week!

It is always interesting as well as informative to see what everyone is up to and what they have been creating and working on. Please remember to visit one post for each post that you share, before you leave the link-up. 

Your visit will definitely make someone’s day brighter and isn’t that the best part of any link-up, or blog hop gathering? To get to know one another? So let’s get started by meeting the crew! 

And if you are a blogger, we would love to have you join us as a crew member…

I do have one small favor to ask, after linking please drop a comment telling me your posting/link-up numbers so that I can come and visit your posts and say hello. Thank you for being such a valuable part of SSPS!


Do remember to stop by and meet the other crew members! Each offers a unique take on life and produces content that will serve you in one way or another. Which is exactly why, we are bloggers! But in addition to being bloggers, we also have busy lives, jobs and families, just like you. Speaking for myself I am always surprised at the creativity shared here! Thank you for joining us at SSPS!


Meet your Senior Salon Pit Stop Crew:




Estelle @Home Made On A Weeknight -  Estelle comes to SSPS from the state of Montana where she is building a homestead, and raising her family along with a large flock of chickens. And as the blog says, she cooks dinner every night!


Melynda @Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household - Melynda comes to SSPS from the state of Texas, where she gardens, raises chickens, knits and is trying to produce the perfect loaf of Whole Wheat bread! We all live on a multi-generational homestead, no where perfect but definitely in progress! And is blessed to spend as much time as possible with her grandson...


Linda @A Labor of Love - Linda comes to SSPS from Ottawa Canada. She focuses on joy as well as fashion, food, and fun! She comes with a smile and a friendly warning that, she just might throw in some family and a feline or two along the way! 


Esme @Esme Salon - Esme also comes to SSPS from Canada. She cooks vibrant and delicious recipes from South Africa, along with desserts and baked goods for the whole family to enjoy. While also being a mentor to all who blog... 


While you will find us right here every Monday to enjoy SSPS with all of you, we can also be found at the following social media locations:

Melynda
Estelle
Esme    
Linda

How about you? 

Why not come and join the fun, we are looking for additional Co-hosts to be a part of the crew. Are you a blogger? Do you routinely visit other blogs for inspiration? Are you looking to increase your blogging presence? Why not drop us a line, and join the crew! If this resonates with you, then you my friend would make a delightful addition to the team!

Stop by this easy to use link, and let us know all about you!




If you have a question or two about being a Co-Host, just send any one of the crew an email with your question. And someone will get right back with you! Thanks for supporting the Senior Salon Pit Stop, we look forward to YOU being part of our team. 

Two free offers for our readers!  


Of special interest to all bloggers, I invite you to take a look at my Link-up and Blog Hop page, filled with a seven day list of even more link parties to share with! Show the world your creativity and share what you love to do! Each of the hosts will be glad you did. 

And this, for everyone! Do you enjoy being organized? Visit Print Blamefor all your free planners, charts and games. No sign up is required, just search and print.    


In cased you missed them, I would like to share these favorite posts from Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household



Now, Let's celebrate these bloggers! 

Below are my featured posts, from last week's Senior Salon Pit Stop!

Why stop with three? Here are the three five recipes and three five topics that caught my eye from last week's SSPS! I invite you to stop by each post and take a look. All featured posts will be shared to our the SSPS features board, when they contain a pin-able image. Thank you one and all for being a part of SSPS!


Recipe and Food Features:

As a food blogger it is no surprise that I start with food! Healthy delicious food is my daily goal. For myself and for my family. I love getting ideas and recipes from the many posts shared with SSPS! It is always fun, to try new ideas in the kitchen! And nothing keeps family and friends around the table as much as good times and good food shared by all. 



Quick Orange Julius. @musingsandglimpsesonfaithflavor&home


Lemon Butter Pork Chops. @chansingmylifewhereeveritleadsme




Information and Topics Features:

I also enjoy finding ideas beyond food and recipes to share. Aren't we all trying to enjoy life as much as is possible? Often with limited open time for everything? Even busy, we can learn something new along the way. Like a new craft for our own enjoyment. I hope these ideas will fuel a new passion and sense of creativity in us all.  



Random Pick!

A total surprise, you never know what this pick will be! 

 



Before you go to enjoy SSPS #395, if you were featured, we invite you to share this banner on your blog post, and offer thanks for sharing with us, here at the Senior Salon Pit Stop! You make it fun and successful!

You may grab the code: 

<img src="https://esmesalon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/I-was-Featured-at-the-Senior-Salon-Pit-Stop.jpg" alt="I was featured at the senior salon pit stop" width="250" height="250">

Or, grab the image: 

Be sure to check the other SSPS hosts to see if your post has been featured! 

And now, on to the link up! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Would you like to comment?

  1. Good Morning,
    We are sure grateful today that so far we have made it through the storm with full power on. It was 17 degrees when we got up this morning but we were warm and cozy in our little cottage. I sure hope you are warm and cozy with full power. Thanks so much for the party and have a great week!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Miz Helen, we have the same feelings, so grateful to still have power. You were colder at only 17 degrees. Thanks so much for taking a moment to stop and share with us at SSPS, I sure appreciate it.

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  2. I always find such good stuff toexplore at the SSPS link up, Melynda! Thanks to you and your cohosts for always offering this great spot to gather! Have a great week and stay warm!

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    1. Laura, thank you, it is quite a bit of fun to explore the links shared each week. And thank you for sharing as you do! Take care and enjoy the week ahead.

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  3. Melynda,
    Estelle,
    My Entries for today’s party are # 121, 122 and 123!!
    Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are enjoying your week and you are doing well…
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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    1. Debbie, you are welcome! Thanks so much for sharing with us at SSPS!

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  4. What an incredible lineup for Senior Salon Pit Stop #395! I’m already eyeing those Pecan Shortbread Squares they look like the perfect treat to pair with a quiet afternoon. It’s so wonderful to see such a supportive community of creators sharing everything from healthy resolutions to clever DIY projects. Thanks for hosting and keeping the inspiration flowing.

    I actually just shared a new post too, and I’d love for you to check it out! www.melodyjacob.com

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  5. Thanks for letting us share on your blog, Melynda! I'm at 141 and 142 this week!

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    1. Julie, as always it is my pleasure to share and host SSPS. Wishing you a great week ahead.

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  6. Thank you again for hosting this fun party!
    I hope that you didn't get too cold down there in Texas. Next week we might actually make it to 20 degrees here in Michigan!
    Have a blessed day!
    Angie
    PS I only have 1 linkup this week - #152

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