Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot February 13

February 12, 2026 / Lisa R. Howeler / 8 Comments

Welcome to the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot, where we offer a place for bloggers to link up and get a fresh set of eyes on their posts. We also feature one blog a week, letting our readers know about the blog and providing a link so readers can learn more about it. Please feel free to post new blog posts or old ones you want to bring attention to again.

Look for the post to go live about 9:30 PM EST on Thursdays.

Let’s introduce our current hosts for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot:

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.

We would love to have additional Co-Hosts to share in the creativity and fun! If you think this would be a good fit for you and you like having fun (come on, who doesn’t!) while still being creative, drop one of us an email and someone will get back with you!

WTJR will be highlighting a different blogger each week this year! We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello!

This week we are spotlighting: Happy Retirees Kitchen

A little about Pauline:

Happy Retirees Kitchen is an interactive food blog, where I share my home cooked, delicious and sustainable recipes and tips. I cook simple food, aiming for a healthier lifestyle and a healthier planet. I hope you enjoy reading about our life here in Tropical North Queensland on the east coast of Australia. I enjoy cooking for family and friends, and sharing many stories with you including my adventures with food, our garden, and whatever else seems interesting at the time.

Thank you so much for joining us for our link-up!

And now some posts that were highlights for me this past week:

Throwback Tuesday: 5 Tips for Battling Cabin Fever While Homeschooling by Slices of Life ||

|| Valentine Blues – Upcycled Denim Heart by Apple Street Cottage || ||

||Journaling 2025 and 2026 by Jeanne Selep ||

|| From my children’s book cabinet – Krabat by Cat’s Wire || ||

|| Should I Go Grey? Beauty Chat by Is this Mutton ||

|| What’s so good about sliced bread? by Pandora and Max ||

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!

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I am a blogger, homeschool mom, and I write cozy mysteries.

You can find my Gladwynn Grant Mystery series HERE.

You can also find me on Instagram and YouTube.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot for February 6

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 / Lisa R. Howeler / 10 Comments

Look for the post to go live about 9:30 PM EST on Thursdays.

Yes, it is still very cold and snowy where I live.

I don’t want to talk about it anymore. Ha!

Seriously, though, the sun was hitting the snow just right this morning and there were all these beautiful sparkles which was much prettier to me than what our backyard looks like without snow. So, I am enjoying how pretty the snow is. I am just not a huge fan of the severe cold, which we are getting more of this weekend.

In cat news, I came downstairs this morning and found our old cat actually laying near our “new” kitten (who we’ve had since the end of October when someone dropped him off at our house or he wandered here, or I don’t know….). The cats traditionally hate each other – all three of them – so to see our old cat tolerating our kitten was quite a surprise.

I had to get photographic proof!

I hope you are all doing well and are either warm or cool enough to be able to function right now. Hang in there and enjoy the warm or cool days while you can!

Now, let’s introduce our current hosts for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot:

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!

WTJR will be highlighting a different blogger each week this year! We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello!

This week we are spotlighting: Wisdom and Wrinkles

A little about Laura:

I’m Laura , a 46-year-old recovering helicopter mom learning to fly solo as my nest gradually empties.

After 18 years of blogging about the chaos of raising four kids, I’m now navigating the unexpected adventures of midlife with hot flashes, reading glasses, and a whole new perspective.
These days, you’ll find me working from home alongside my husband (yes, we’re still talking!), managing a household that’s somehow both quieter and louder with just two kids still under our roof. I’m documenting this grand adventure of reinvention – from surviving menopause with my sense of humor intact to redefining my role as mom to young adults, while discovering who I am beyond the chaos of kids in school.
Join me as I share the laughs, tears, and unexpected wisdom that come with embracing this next chapter. Because while my wrinkles might be multiplying, so are the reasons to smile.

Thank you so much for joining us for our link-up!

And now some posts that were highlights for me this past week:

|| When Hope Is Out of Focus by A New Lens ||

|| Snowmen and Cardinals for Winter in the Kitchen, 2026 by Debbie Dabble Blog ||

||When Is the Last Time You Had Fun by Coffee and Cocktails At the Casa ||

|| Creating My Photo Gallery Walls by Crafty Gardener ||

|| Handmade Valentine Cards and Toilet Paper Roll Valentine “Love Bugs” by Amy’s Creative Pursuits ||

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.

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I am a blogger, homeschool mom, and I write cozy mysteries.

You can find my Gladwynn Grant Mystery series HERE.

You can also find me on Instagram and YouTube.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot For January 30

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 / Lisa R. Howeler / 11 Comments

Look for the post to go live about 9:30 PM EST on Thursdays.

Negative 10, people!! Negative 10! Fahrenheidt! That is how cold it is supposed to be overnight tonight. I am ready for these arctic temps to go away already!

Tomorrow our high is 7. SEVEN! AGAIN!

On Monday our high is going to be 26 and I can’t believe I am saying this but I can’t wait for it to be 26F! Ha!

I hope you are all doing okay wherever you are!

Now, let’s introduce our current hosts for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot:

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!

WTJR will be highlighting a different blogger each week this year! We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello!

This week we are spotlighting: Honey Bears and Sydney Beans

A little about Kristin:

I’m Kristin! I am a Mom to a 15 year old, HoneyBear & a 11 year old, SydneyBean. I am married to a supportive & amazing man who loves me despite my crazy gene! Together we have a Couples Podcast called How Was Your Week, Honey?

I am learning to live without my Mom, who passed in 2013 and the ups and downs of being pretty newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I love cooking, reading, crafts, and all things beautiful. I am an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and I go by she/her pronouns.

I enjoy politics, music, pop culture and sports. As a family we love to explore, adventure and learn about what we can do to love and care for our community!

Thank you so much for joining us for our link-up!

And now some posts that were highlights for me this past week:

|| 34th Anniversary and more by Nancy’s Fashion Style||

|| Old and New: Denim on Denim by It’s All Fine Whatever Tickles the Fancy ||

||Our Cozy Little Life – Wintering by Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs ||

|| || Our Favorite Faux Pho! by Scratch Made Food For Hungry People || ||

|| A Fall Hike In Irvine Park and Hoffman Hills by Amy’s Creative Pursuits |||

|| Postcards from Canada by Deb’s World ||

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.

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I am a blogger, homeschool mom, and I write cozy mysteries.

You can find my Gladwynn Grant Mystery series HERE.

You can also find me on Instagram and YouTube.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot Link Party: January 23: homemade cleaners, thrifting craft supplies and so much more

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 / Lisa R. Howeler / 11 Comments

Look for the post to go live about 9:30 PM EST on Thursdays.

I don’t know what the weather is going to be like for you this weekend, but on Saturday our high is going to be 8 and our low -2. Yuck! Then on Sunday, we are getting a snowstorm that could bring anywhere from 2 to 13 inches. Who even knows at this point.

All I know is that I am glad I don’t live in Buffalo. I am convinced that that city is the portal to hell with all the snow they get each year! With Washington D.C. being the other portal for … um…. other reasons.

Let’s get on with this week’s link party before I get myself into trouble. *wink*

Now, let’s introduce our current hosts for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot:

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!

WTJR will be highlighting a different blogger each week this year! We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello!

This week we are spotlighting: Jennifer Lambert

A little about Jennifer:

I’m proud to be Gen X. My parents are older, born in 1942, making them from the Silent Generation, whereas most of my peers have Boomer parents.

I’ve been blogging since about 2005, when there were free little scrapbooky online journals. Those posts are long gone now. This site began on Blogger and I migrated to WordPress in 2012. I’m not a techie, but I manage everything myself. I don’t have an assistant. I like to be in control.

I spent a couple years of almost no sleep, spending way too much money we didn’t have on a blog that makes next to nothing. It wasn’t worth it.

I’m more balanced now. I blog a few times a week about parenting, homeschooling, recipes, our travels, and sometimes military life.

Thank you so much for joining us for our link-up!

And now some posts that were highlights for me this past week:

|| Winter Brights by Is This Mutton ||

|| Snow Kidding Winter Faves by Our Grand Lives ||

||Throwback Tuesdays: Seizing the Day In Our Homeschool by My Slices of Life ||

|| Wonderful Winter White in a Faux Fur Zip Up Sweater by Katherine Eldridge ||

|| Thrifting for Craft Supplies: A Budget-Friendly Guide by Thrifting Wonderland ||

|| Making and Using Homemade Cleaners by Crafty Gardener ||

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.

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I am a blogger, homeschool mom, and I write cozy mysteries.

You can find my Gladwynn Grant Mystery series HERE.

You can also find me on Instagram and YouTube.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot: Yummy treats, help for depression and much more (January 16)

January 16, 2026 / Lisa R. Howeler / 6 Comments

Look for the post to go live about 9:30 PM EST on Thursdays.

The cold returned this week, so we’ve mostly been at home, warming up with the fire and blankets. There has been time for reading, watching old movies, and, for the youngest, school work. I hope you’ve been having a good week.

Now, let’s introduce our current hosts for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot:

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!

WTJR will be highlighting a different blogger each week this year! We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello!

This week we are spotlighting: Esme Salon

A little about Esme:

My goal is to provide the best homemade recipes that are healthy for all families to enjoy. I also endeavor to showcase and share other bloggers and promote them on my Blog.

Thank you so much for joining us for our link-up!

And now some posts that were highlights for me this past week:

5 Healthy Habits to Combat Seasonal Depression

Honey Almond Bites

A Day at the Eagle River Cranberry Festival

Wear it like Beckham (Victoria)

Seven Reflection Questions that Made Me Think!

December 2025 Reading Wrap Up

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.

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I am a blogger, homeschool mom, and I write cozy mysteries.

You can find my Gladwynn Grant Mystery series HERE.

You can also find me on Instagram and YouTube.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot January 9

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 / Lisa R. Howeler / 5 Comments

Look for the post to go live about 9:30 PM EST on Thursdays.

Let’s introduce our current hosts for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot:

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!

WTJR will be highlighting a different blogger each week this year! We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello!

This week we are spotlighting: Melody Jacob

A little about Melody:

My name is Melody Jacob, and I am a travel and lifestyle blogger in Scotland, United Kingdom. I take trips at least one to two times every week to nature reserves, castles, hiking spots, tourist attractions, and other places that catch my interest.

I love being in nature because it is the balm of the soul. I also love looking good, which is why I share my style preferences on the blog. I share tips on mental wellness too, and I am discovering more practical approaches as I travel and explore every day.

Another part of this blog you might enjoy is the inspirations section, where I write about real-life situations I have faced, as well as challenges others have faced. It is always refreshing to learn and share experiences. This blog also publishes reviews of items I have personally used. Every post is handwritten and plagiarism-free because I only share authentic content.

I am redefining travel in my own way. I love travel gear and wear it often, but nothing stops me from looking like a beautiful fairy in the wild, standing on top of mountains in a lovely dress during a day trip. I enjoy looking good, so I review lots of outfits and also publish business-related posts. You will also find book reviews, skincare products I have tried, and more.

Thank you so much for joining us for our link-up, Melody!

And now some posts that were highlights for me this past week:

A Splash of Red on a Snowy Day

The Best of 2025: Worn, Loved, and Learned

Share 4 Somethings in December

Bethlehem Walk

5 Winter Activities to Elevate Your Mood

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.

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I am a blogger, homeschool mom, and I write cozy mysteries.

You can find my Gladwynn Grant Mystery series HERE.

You can also find me on Instagram and YouTube.

A Good Book and Cup of Tea Bookish Link Party for January

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 / Lisa R. Howeler / 7 Comments

Welcome to the A Good Book & A Cup of Tea (A Monthly Bookish Link Party)!! This link-up is for book and reading posts or anything related to books and reading (even movies based on books!).

Each link party will be open for a month.

My co-host for this event is Erin from Still Life, With Cracker Crumbs! You can link up with either of us!

Some guidelines.

1. For Bloggers, you can link unlimited posts related to books and reading. They can be older posts or newer posts. These can be posts about what you’re reading, book reviews, books you’ve added to your shelf, reading habits, what you’ve been reading, about trips to the bookstore, etc. You get the drift.

2. Link to a specific blog post (URL of a specific post, not just your website). Feel free to link up any older posts that may need some love and attention, too.

3. Please visit at least two other bloggers on this list and comment on their posts. Have fun! Interact! Get some book recommendations.

4. Readers can click the blue button below to visit blog posts.

5. If you add a link you are giving me permission to share and link back to your post(s).

Thank you to all who participated in December and throughout 2025. Please be sure to visit other posts in the link-up and support each other!

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot: Welcome to 2026!

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 / Lisa R. Howeler / 10 Comments

Look for the post to go live about 9:30 PM EST on Thursdays.

Here we are in a New Year which seems totally crazy to me!

I hope you’ve been having a wonderful week and had a nice New Year’s Day and have an amazing weekend. I don’t have a ton to share (it’s too cold in Pennsylvania to think right now!) today so let’s get right on to introducing our hosts, highlights and the link up!

First, let’s introduce our current hosts for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot:

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!

WTJR will be highlighting a different blogger each week this year! We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello!

This week we are spotlighting: DIY Party Mom

A little about DIY Party Mom:

Hello friends!

I don’t know about you, but my family is the most important thing there is to me. I love knowing we are can be a family forever. But that’s a long time…so I’m here to help myself, and other moms, to make the journey to forever a little more fun!

I hope you’ll join me.

Thank you so much for joining us for our link-up!

And now some posts that were highlights for me this past week:

How To Make A Classic Tiramisu At Home Like The One Guests Love At Sandals Resorts

Savory Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Red Wine Vinegar

Review of Big Trouble by Dave Barry

Why Time Seems to Fly When We’re Older

My most popular posts of 2025

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!

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I am a blogger, homeschool mom, and I write cozy mysteries.

You can find my Gladwynn Grant Mystery series HERE.

You can also find me on Instagram and YouTube.

Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2025December 23, 2025 / Lisa R. Howeler / 12 Comments

Look for the post to go live about 9:30 PM EST on Thursdays.

I hope all who celebrate had a wonderful Christmas today.

I am scheduling this post ahead of time so I can spend time with my family and I hope you are able to do the same.

Let me hope this post goes better for me this week than last week when I posted the wrong featured blog AND forgot to change the code for the link up! Good grief! I was a mess! 😂😂

Now, let’s introduce our current hosts for the Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot:

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!

WTJR will be highlighting a different blogger each week this year! We invite you to stop by their blog, take a look around and say hello!

This week we are spotlighting: Maple Leopard

A little about Momfever:

When I first became a mom I loved my little girl, but I also felt quite lost, thinking:

‘Now what?!’

Then my husband explained: ‘Now you have to raise her, so she becomes a well rounded, and well adjusted grown-up.’

So I set to work, and 28 years later, the first results look promising. As do her three younger brothers and sister.

But it’s not always easy, and I’ve found blogging to be a great way to retain my sanity in the day to day business of running a family.

In fact, I feel it’s my other job!

Thanks for being part of our linkup!

And now some posts that were highlights for me this past week:

|| Little Stories. Happy Tunes. By Ink Torrents ||

|| Almost Christmas And I Am Ready For It by Nancy’s Fashion Style ||

|| Enchanting Woodland Christmas Tablescape Ideas by Thrifting Wonderland ||

|| When Calm Stills The Night by A New Lens ||

|| Victorian Caroler “Mantel” & a Big Surprise! , Christmas Home Tour, 2025 by Debbie Dabble Christmas Blog ||

Important things to know about the link-up:

You may add unlimited family-friendly blog post links, linked to specific blog posts, not just the blog.
Be sure to visit other links and leave a kind comment for each link you post (it would be too hard to visit every link, of course!)
The party opens Thursday evening and ends on Wednesday.
Thank you for participating. Have fun!

*By linking to The Weekend Traffic Jam Reboot Link Up, you give permission to share your post and images on the hosts’ blogs.

Hello! Welcome to my blog. I am a blogger, homeschool mom, and I write cozy mysteries.

You can find my Gladwynn Grant Mystery series HERE.

You can also find me on Instagram and YouTube.

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