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Welcome to our Current LinkUp:
Will Blog for Comments #85, open June 1 - 11
WHAT'S NEW AROUND HERE
We traveled for Memorial Day Weekend, which we haven't for a while, and spent time with my side of the family. We visited my dad's hometown where generations of ancestors lived before us. I love genealogy because I can learn who they are and why they immigrated. Knowing their stories gives me connection. That visit was so good for my heart.
We also visited my mom's gravesite, and I took her a sand dollar from Oregon that I gathered over Mother's Day weekend. My daughter took this beautiful photo, with flowers that my dad cut from his yard in the foreground.
My sister did an amazing job of making it a fun weekend full of laughs and connection. She did a Cinco de Mayo/May birthdays party combination, complete with The Great Guac-Off (teams had 10 minutes to make guac without a recipe, with a taster to determine the winner), a bunch of Mexican sweetbreads from a new Panaderia in town, and Mexican decor.
We also did a Skit-in-a-Bag in which teams have props in a bag and have 10 minutes to come up with a skit incorporating them. My family is pretty hilarious, so this activity is always a good time, but this time the theme was Telenovela. We joked beforehand that each skit would have to include either someone in a coma or with amnesia, and 3 of the 4 skits did.
And I do recommend that if you do any sort of Cinco de Mayo party ever, you check out mini sombreros and stick-on mustaches from amazon.com because they are simply a must. My niece loved being so funny.
My second "what's new around here" is that I got a jump start to my big summer goal of talking to 69 people about storing photos permanently without monthly payments by talking to one person last week! She learned a lot, including how temporary Google and iCloud are, and she even took notes. 😊
I'd love your help--please pass this on to anyone you know who loves taking pictures & videos and wants them to be preserved and accessible even after they pass on. I do most of these over Zoom!
Now off to the spotlights from last time! I can't wait to see what you share (old posts or new) this time. Enjoy exploring!
If you missed them last time at Will Blog for Comments #84, check them out today by clicking the blue links.
THE 3 MOST-VISITED POSTS (Readers' Choice):
- creative literacy ideas at Our Story Time Pick for May 2026: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Laura and Laurie at Our Grand Lives
- beautiful birdfeeding at Tea Cup Bird Feeder and Gift Tag by Lisa at Fresh Vintage By Lisa S
- natural beauty at Blackwater Falls State Park West Virginia by Amy at Amy's Creative Pursuits
AND THE ONE THAT ALMOST GOT AWAY (Host's Choice):
- spreading cozy outside at How to Create an Outdoor Room by MaryJo at Master"pieces" of My Life
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Thanks for another great party, Jennifer! Wishing you a wonderful start to a new school year. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Forever Cloud, too - I always learn so much about the digital world from you (which has definitely been an areaI continue to grow in). Have a wonderful getaway, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura! I love hearing this! :) And thanks for your well-wishes on the school year and getaway. So happy you're participating in the linkup. We love seeing the creative ideas you have to share.
Deletehi jennifer just shared the buckets and signed up for your newsletter, laura in Colorado
ReplyDeleteOh, that's fantastic, Laura. Thanks for sharing your darling post on decorating with buckets! I'm so happy to hear that. I hope you'll really enjoy the newsletter as well. (P.S. I'm in Colorado, too!) So happy to have you as part of the linkup!
DeleteThank you so much for the feature, I so appreciate it. I added your badge to my blog. Your trip looks amazing! I would love to go to London.
ReplyDeleteOf course--it was a well-loved post. :) Thanks for adding the badge to your blog--it's always nice to celebrate and it's also great to reach more bloggers. Thanks for being part of our linkup here! Yes, it was such a fun trip. I just love London. I was surprised at how enamored I am now with the Isle of Wight and Dover, too!
DeleteJennifer, as always, thank you for hosting this wonderful link-up. Happy 16th blog-versary! I love visiting your blog, and you always share great information. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing that, Stephanie. :) Thank you kindly! Have a great week, too.
DeleteHappy November, Jennifer AND Happy Blogiversary, too! I will look forward to your upcoming scrapbook series and I know Laurie (my blogging partner) will, too! You always have the best ideas for preserving our memories! Thanks for the party!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Laura. :) I really appreciate that. I'm glad you (and Laurie) will look forward to my new series. It's pretty simple, but I'm excited to share. I'm so glad you are enjoying my ideas for preserving memories. Thank you so much for being a part of the party and everything you bring to Will Blog for Comments. :)
DeleteThanks for hosting this fun link party on FB! We appreciate you requesting our post of black and white gift tag printables! We also shared our paper stockings. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled that you've shared your gift tag printables, and I'm looking forward to looking at your paper stockings post, too! How fun. I hope you'll make posting at our Will Blog for Comments linkup a regular thing, Heidi. :) Merry Christmas!
DeleteHappy New Year, Jennifer! I was thinking today that I also might need to stop collecting nativities although I love finding new ones when I travel. At some point I need to start downsizing! LOL! Happpy belated anniversary! As always, thanks for the party!
ReplyDeleteMe, too! I love finding new nativities when I travel also. For me, it might need to be more of a "give away the ones I don't love" rather than stop collecting them. ha :) You're welcome, and thank you for being a great part of our linkup!
DeleteYour book is lovely, Jennifer, what a great way to chronicle a year. thanks so much for hosting this party. I love to come here to share ideas. Have a wonderful week. So glad your foot is healing nicely.
ReplyDeleteLynne, Thrifting Wonderland
Thanks, Lynne. Yes, link parties are such a fun venue for sharing ideas. Happy you're joining us.
DeleteYour 2025 yearbook is such a treasure, Jennifer! You are an inspiration for savoring memories! I'm so glad that your healing is going well, too! It must feel so good to be on this side of the surgery! Thanks, as always, for hosting this special link up! Happy February!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Laura! :) I appreciate that so much. Happy to have you joining our linkup!
DeleteJennifer, as always, thank you for hosting this wonderful link-up. It's appreciated. 😊 And thank you for featuring my upcycled glass Valentine's jars. Aw, that was such a fun project to work on. 💖✨ And a big thank you for giving my bloggers' dos and don'ts a shout-out! That was so kind of you. Wishing you the best during your foot surgery recovery. Take care and have an awesome week. 🌟
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome--and thank you for sharing your fun projects with us. I couldn't help myself sharing your "bloggers' dos and don'ts"--it really was one of my favorite reads from the last couple of weeks, and I think you said everything so well and gave us all such important reminders. Thanks for the well-wishes. I'm now walking without the boot and getting back into things, which is nice. My goal today is go for a 15-minute walk in the sunshine. :) Have a great week, too!
DeleteThanks so much, Jennifer, for the feature for the thrifted crafts. Learning a new skill is always fun and a little intimidating but fun wins out. Your new on-line course sounds really interesting. I really appreciate all the inspiration and information you have on your blog.
ReplyDeleteLynne, Thrifting Wonderland
I agree--sometimes it's a little intimidating (or downright scary) to learn a new skill, but the process is fun anyway. :) Thank you--yes, I'm hoping the online event at the end of April will be both helpful and fun! I'd love to have you join me. And thank you so much for your kind words about my blog. :) Thank you for joining us in our linkup, Lynne!
DeleteThank you for hosting! I've posted two links and visited 4 other links on your party! Fun seeing other blog sites!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us, Debra, and welcome! So happy you found us. I look forward to seeing what you've shared with us this time. Thanks for visiting others. Yes, it's so fun to see what everyone is enjoying and doing. :) We hope to see you back here next time as well--this particular linkup is extended a little because I'll be doing a little traveling, but the next one will open April 20.
DeleteHi, Jennifer. Your Mother's Day trip, did you go by herself or did your sister go with you? I have always thought about taking a trip solo, but I've been 'afraid' too. It's the 'what ifs' that get me. What if my car breaks down or what if I get lost. However that one is irrelevant now with MAPs on my phone! I came to your party a day early :) I'll be back tomorrow with my link!
ReplyDeleteAll the best.
Yes, I went by myself on this trip. I definitely depend on Google Maps on my phone to get around, even though I've been to all the places I went many times--it's been a while! I have taken very few solo trips, but as an introvert I like spending time by myself as much as I like spending time with other people. I go to movies by myself sometimes, too. :) Thanks for stopping in early and sharing your thoughts, Debra. Looking forward to seeing what you share. :)
DeleteSuch a special and meaningful Mother's Day.
ReplyDeleteIt really was! :)
DeleteYour Mother's Day sounds perfect Jennifer. What a great way to honor your mother- it's truly inspirational. Thank you for hosting another great party and I appreciate the feature. Have a wonderful day. XO- MaryJo
ReplyDeleteIt really was wonderful. :) You're welcome--and it's my pleasure to feature your lovely post. Thanks for being a great part of our linkup.
DeleteThanks, dear Jennifer, for the party. Enjoy the day.
ReplyDeleteMy entries: #26+27+28
Hope you will join and link up https://esmesalon.com/seniorsalonpitstop/
Thanks for joining us, Esme! I look forward to seeing what you've shared. I shared at SSPS just this morning. :)
DeleteI can only imagine what a special Mother's Day it was for you, Jennifer! Thanks for letting us join in your journey as you reminisced about your mom and all she meant to you! Thanks, as always, for hosting us all, and most especially for featuring our "Flower Power" post this week. We're tickled to be included in our features! Have a wonderful few weeks!
ReplyDeleteIt really was a neat time to spend "with" my mom! I'm thinking about doing it again and taking my husband and kids next time. :) So happy to feature your wonderful post! Thanks for being a great part of our linkup.
DeleteThat sounds like such a wonderful and special Mother's day full of memories.
ReplyDeleteIt really was. :)
DeleteJennifer, it's never too late! I have my weeks non synced with your open dates. I'll be back tomorrow for the next Will Blog for Comments.
ReplyDeleteAll the best.
Debra @ Life Captured
Happy you shared a link today! :) The linkups open every 2 weeks but stay open 10 days, so our next WBC will open on Monday. Looking forward to seeing you then.
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