Join the Party at Inlinkz 409 Senior Salon Pit Stop
Pull up a comfy chair and let’s roll and have fun here at the Inlinkz 409 Senior Salon Pit Stop, your cozy, welcoming corner of the internet where great ideas, stories, and creativity come together!
Life doesn’t come with a manual; it comes with a mother. Happy Mother’s Day: This includes one and all: not-yet moms, foster mothers, stepmothers, grandma, mom-in-law, adoptive mothers, godmothers, and pet moms with an extra special hug to those missing their moms today.
In the United States, Canada, Australia, and many other countries, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 10 this year.
Blogger of the Month
This will be the second month of our Blogger of the Month feature.
How do I decide who it will be? In fact, YOU decide, I only calculate the results, and it’s the blogger with the most combined views for all his or her entries over the past month.
Wonderful work, congratulations to Clive – Take it Easy for having the most visits combined on all the posts he shared in April.
Clive’s Take It Easy is exactly what you’d expect if you’ve ever had a good chat with him via his blog comments. Thoughtful, honest, and always with great music in the background. He writes about life after retirement in a relaxed, conversational way, sharing everyday moments, memories, and the ups and downs of blogging itself. There’s nothing flashy or commercial about it, just Clive being himself, which is what makes it so enjoyable to read. It feels less like a blog and more like catching up with an old friend over a cup of coffee.
Clive has been part of SSPS since the very beginning, and he’s always sharing and promoting SSPS on his Social Media, and I wish to take this opportunity to thank him for doing so. It’s this type of support and loyalty that makes SSPS what it is today!
Now, it’s time to shine the spotlight on the wonderful links from last week.
And here we have the Top 6 most clicked and visited posts from last week
A big thank you to our wonderful hosts and to every member of this amazing community. Your links, shares, creativity, and kind encouragement are what keep the SSPS InLinkz Party fun, lively, and full of inspiration. This community is special because of you. You bring the ideas, the support, and the friendly spirit that make it such a great place to gather each week, and we truly appreciate every one of you.
- Mother’s Day treasures! our GRAND ideas for 2026!
- Coping with Lumps & Bumps
- Cards and Scrapbook Pages I Made in April
- New Pattern! Top-Down Cardigan (Crochet)
- RV Road Tripping From FL To NM And Back
- Gluten Free Chicken and Sourdough Waffle Skewers
So many outstanding and incredible wonderful posts!
Be sure to grab your “I Was Featured at the Senior Salon Pit Stop” badge, or copy the HTML code, and proudly showcase it on your blog.
You’ve earned your moment in the spotlight, and nothing makes us happier than seeing you celebrate the recognition you truly deserve.
Keep shining, you truly deserve it!
Mother’s Day treasures! our GRAND ideas for 2026!
Celebrate Mum with heartfelt, creative ideas from Our Grand Lives, with thoughtful gifts, meaningful moments, and simple ways to make Mother’s Day 2026 special, memorable, and joyfully shared with loved ones.
Coping with Lumps & Bumps…
A calm, reassuring read that explores common lumps and bumps, helping you understand what’s normal, when to seek advice, and how awareness and self-checks can ease worry and support better health decisions.
Cards and Scrapbook Pages I Made in April
A creative, inspiring post showing handmade cards and scrapbook pages, sharing new techniques, personal projects, and the joy of preserving memories through colourful papercrafting.
RV Road Tripping From FL To NM And Back
Follow along on a thoughtfully planned RV adventure from Florida to New Mexico and back, sharing scenic stops, national park highlights, and personal moments that make the journey feel both exciting and wonderfully real.
New Pattern! Top-Down Cardigan (Crochet)
Discover a beautifully designed, top-down crochet cardigan pattern that feels approachable and creative, guiding you step-by-step to craft a seamless, custom-fit garment you can adjust and truly make your own.
Gluten Free Chicken and Sourdough Waffle Skewers
A playful, gluten-free twist on classic chicken and waffles, these skewers layer crispy chicken with soft sourdough waffles for a fun, bite-sized brunch idea that’s perfect for sharing.
This week’s Senior Salon Pit Stop is LIVE!
- The spotlight is on YOU! Share your latest creations, applaud your fellow bloggers, and jump into a community that’s alive with imagination and inspiration. One simple click and you’re right in the heart of the action.
- So don’t just scroll on by. Dive in, show off your brilliance, shine bright, and help make this week’s Senior Salon Pit Stop one to remember.
Senior Salon Pit Stop rules, for easy reference
Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop!
🔅 Share and support by linking unlimited family-friendly posts and engaging with others through thoughtful comments. We welcome a wide variety of content, including recipes, crafts, tips, and more; 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.
❗️To help grow your reach, we encourage you to add the Senior Salon Pit Stop image to your posts (HTML code available on EsmeSalon) and share your entry numbers along with your Facebook and Instagram handles for added visibility.
☑️ Ready to join in? Sign up at EsmeSalon for reminders, link-ups, and the opportunity to showcase your blog. We’re glad to have you participate!
👋 By joining the Senior Salon Pit Stop, you signify permission (EsmeSalon privacy policy) to share your posts and images here and receive an email reminder when our next Senior Salon Pit Stop is LIVE.
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To ensure that you are properly recognized in case you are featured, please provide your entry numbers in the blog comments along with your Facebook Page and Instagram handles. This will make it easier for me to tag you.
The Badge of Honor
- Shine Bright: Share your creations with readers who truly value and appreciate your creativity.
- Grab the Spotlight: Get featured and watch your content take center stage where it belongs.
- Connect & Celebrate: Join a feel-good community of bloggers who lift each other up, champion every milestone, and celebrate every success, big or small.
Earning your badge isn’t just recognition; it’s your moment to glow, to be celebrated, and to showcase your incredible creativity. Step forward, claim it proudly, and let the world see exactly why you deserve the spotlight.
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Our co-hosts are searching for posts that dazzle and delight. Think your content deserves the spotlight? Share it and let your creativity shine for everyone to see.
Let the magic begin!
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Your voice matters; please let’s hear it.
Take a couple of minutes to fill out the SSPS Crew questionnaire and step into the heart of our creative community. Your ideas, your energy, your perspective; they all make a difference. Dive in, join the fun, and help us make the Senior Salon Pit Stop an even brighter, more inspiring place for everyone.
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| Estelle | Blog | |||
| Esme | Blog |
As each co-host will choose features, do check them out.
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I don’t have any linkups this week but I wanted to stop by to say Happy Mother’s Day (and to visit some of the awesome linkups).
Have a lovely day!
Angie
Dear Angie. This is so sweet and awesome of you to drop in and thank you so much for your kind Mother’s Day wishes. May you also have a fun and great family day. Also thanks for visiting some of the others.
Remember, you can always add older posts, we will be happy to check them out and share some love on them.
Thanks for the party Esme! You have quite the followers linking up! It’s awesome! I’m bringing up the rear again. 😉 Hope you have a great weekend.
Hi dear Cindy. Yes we are very happy with the linkup and thanks for your participation here at SSPS. Feel free to add as many links (unlimited) as you wish weekly and please promote it to your own followers so they know where you party and then join us as well. Happy weekend to you.
HI ESME!
I’m dropping by today with links 138-139. Thanks for the party!
Niky
Hallo Niky, thank you so mucvh for dropping in here at SSPS, linking, sharing and visiting others. Enjoy your day
I’m link #137. Thank you for hosting the hop.
Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Hugs. ♥
Thanks friend for visiting and linking, happy Tuesday
This week I am a bit late….have a good time and all the best
Violetta
Never late, we’re still open until Saturday. Enjoy your day
Thanks so much for the party, Esme! We always appreciate you and your #SSPS cohosts and the many ways you encourage us all! Special thanks for featuring our Mother’s Day post! Have a wonderful week ahead!
Happy to feature your post Laura, appreciate your support, linking, visiting others and spreading love around.
Hi, Esme. Thank you for hosting! I have linked #125 and 126. On my way to visit links and co-hosts.
You and your guests are invited to linkup your website homepage at Life Captured HomePage LinkUp Party. A new party opens the first day of each month.
https://lifecaptured.site
All the best.
Dear Debra, Thanks for linking and sharing your linkup party here. Please remember to add the link monthly once open as it will help others to easily find and remember to link up.
Happy Monday and thanks so much for hosting!!
Thank you Kim for visiting SSPS, linking up, reading others and spreading SSPS love around. Have a wonderful day and week ahead
Thank you for hosting Esme, and a big thank you for featuring my Chicken and Waffle Skewers! Also, a big bravo to Clive for winning Blogger of the Month. I always enjoy his posts and remember the songs he writes about (age giveaway! 🤣)
Happy Mother’s Day!
Hi Leslie, Happy and glad to feature your post and thanks for your kind words re Clive. Thank you for always linking, visiting and sharing others.
Thank you, Leslie, for your kind words. I’m at #12, #13, #14 and #130 this week if you’d like to drop in 😊
Thanks for hosting this fun linkup, Esme. Congratulations to Clive–it sounds like a well-deserved honor since he’s been with SSPS for so long! Wow. 🙂 I’m sharing #80 and #81 this week, and am off now to see what others have shared. Have a lovely week.
Thanks Jennifer, I will let Clive know to come back to check out all the comments. Thanks for your links, and participation.
Thank you, Jennifer, for your kind words on my long service award! I’m at #12, #13, #14 and #130 this week if you’d like to drop in 😊
Thank you for the link party and congrats to Clive for having the most viewed posts. His blog sounds like a fun one. Have a great week!
Thanks Lisa for your kind words, I will alert Clive. Thanks for being part of SSPS, linking and visiting others.
Thank you, Lisa, for your kind words. I’m at #12, #13, #14 and #130 this week if you’d like to drop in 😊
Esme,
For today’s party, I am linking up # 41, 42 and 43!!
Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
May you have an awesome day and week Debbie, Thank you for linking, sharing and visiting others, take care
Thank you for the party.
You’re so welcome Amy, thanks for linking up and visiting others through the week.
It was a lovely surprise to learn you had featured my post “Coping with Lumps & Bumps” above Esme!
This week my posts are #22 – 25. I hope you enjoy your week.
Thank you for hosting.
Blessings, Jennifer
Happy to feature the top posts visited Jennifer. Thanks for being such a wonderful participant weekly. Have a great week
Happy Monday Esme’! Thanks so much for hosting and warm hospitality. I’m sitting at #18, 19, 20 & 21 this week.
Great, thanks for linking and helping out others through the week by visiting and commenting. Enjoy your week.
Hi Esme, happy May! Thank you for hosting this lovely linkup. Today I am sharing numbers 15, 16, and 17. Have a wonderful week!
May you have a wonderful week Steph, and thanks for linking up here and visiting, promoting and spreading SSPS love around the globe
I’m truly honoured to be awarded Blogger of the Month. Many thanks, Esme, and to all who have visited my blog.
It’s amazing Clive, thanks as mentioned on SM for being part of SSPS and your loyal support. Please be sure to check the other comments left by fellow bloggers for you.
Thank you again. I’ve kept up with comments, and there are some very nice ones here for me!
Good morning and Happy Monday everyone, I hope you had a lovely weekend!
It’s a Bank Holiday here in the UK, so a slower start to the shorter week! 😉
Thank you for hosting as always and well done to Clive for April’s stats!
Wishing you all a lovely weekend! Sim x
Enjoy you Bank Holiday Sim, and I will make sure that Clive see your note. Thanks for visiting, and caring.
Thank you, Sim, this was a very pleasant surprise. I’m at #12, #13, #14 and #130 this week if you’d like to drop in 😊