Hop over and join the Party at InLinkz 426 Senior Salon Pit Stop
Pull up your chair and have some fun at the InLinkz 426 Senior Salon Pit Stop.
It’s where creativity grabs the wheel, blog posts take the spotlight, and every fabulous idea gets the cheers, high-fives, and happy dances it deserves! So come join the fun, bring your latest post, and hop on in… we’ve saved you a spot!
Ready to Meet Our Next Bloggers of the Month?
Are you ready to find out who’s taking home our next Blogger of the Month spotlight? I hope you’re having as much fun with these BOTM features as I am! They’re such a fabulous way to discover new blogs, make new blogging friends, find fresh inspiration, and spread a little extra love throughout our wonderful blogging community.
And here’s the exciting part… YOU could be next! The more you join the party, visit fellow bloggers, leave some love, and share the blogging joy, the more chances you have of landing in that coveted BOTM spotlight!
Now, you might be wondering… How do I choose our winner? Well… I don’t! YOU do! I simply crunch the numbers and let those views do the talking. The blogger with the most combined views across all their entries during the month takes the BOTM crown!
But hold onto your party hats… because we have another TIE!
That’s right! We get to celebrate TWO fabulous Bloggers of the Month! And what makes this month even more special is that our two BOTM nominees are also our wonderful co-hosts! They’ve been helping us keep the party going, welcoming fellow bloggers, and spreading the blogging love, so it feels extra special to shine the spotlight on them. Double the bloggers, double the celebration, and twice as much blogging love!
So keep linking up, keep visiting, keep cheering each other on, and keep those views coming! You never know when the BOTM spotlight might shine down on YOU!
Now, let’s get this party started! And a HUGE congratulations to our two fabulous Bloggers of the Month and wonderful co-hosts, Melynda and Estelle. We’re so thrilled to celebrate you both!
Now, let’s get this party started! And a HUGE congratulations to our two fabulous Bloggers of the Month!
Meet Melynda from Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household
Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household is a warm and inspiring blog created by Melynda E. Brown, celebrating the joys of cooking from scratch and creating a more resourceful home. You will find delicious, approachable recipes alongside ideas for food preservation, gardening, homesteading, household projects, and making the most of what is already in the pantry. With a focus on practical, economical cooking and homemade goodness, she offers plenty of inspiration for everyday life. From family-favorite recipes to useful tips and seasonal projects, she encourages you to slow down, create, and enjoy the simple pleasures of home.


Meet Estelle from Homemade on A Weeknight
Homemade on a Weeknight, created by Estelle Forrest, is all about making delicious, homemade dinners achievable, even on the busiest nights. With a focus on family-friendly recipes, everyday ingredients, and straightforward cooking techniques, Estelle shows that homemade meals don’t have to be complicated.
She features a wonderful variety of beef, chicken, pork, pasta, rice, one-pan meals, grilling ideas, and more. Estelle’s passion for cooking grew from preparing real-food dinners for her family and adapting recipes to suit what she has available.
Her cookbook extends that philosophy, offering more than 100 family-loved recipes designed to simplify weekly meal planning.
AVAILABLE IN PRINT OR KINDLE eBOOK VERSIONS, or purchase here on Amazon

Now, it’s time to shine the spotlight on the wonderful links from last week.
And here they are… the Top 6 most clicked and visited posts from last week!

A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts and to every single member of our amazing community! Your links, shares, creativity, comments, and kindness are what keep the SSPS InLinkz Party buzzing with fun, friendship, and inspiration week after week.
This community truly is something special, and that’s all because of YOU! You bring the fabulous ideas, the creative posts, the encouragement, and that wonderful friendly spirit that makes everyone feel welcome.
So, whether you’ve been linking up for years or you’re joining us for the very first time, we appreciate you more than you know. Thank you for being part of our SSPS family and for helping make this such a fantastic place to gather each week!
- How to Improve Your Kitchen Skills This Fall
- Fresh Peach Salsa Recipe
- Coffee Pie
- Make a Beautiful DIY Charcuterie Board
- Sugar-Free Fig Jam
- Free Intarsia Sweater Knitting Patterns
Wow, what a fabulous collection of posts! So many outstanding, incredible, and downright wonderful creations to celebrate!
If your post was featured, don’t forget to grab your “I Was Featured at the Senior Salon Pit Stop” badge or copy the HTML code and proudly display it on your blog. You’ve earned your moment in the spotlight, so go ahead and show it off!
Nothing makes us happier than seeing our amazing bloggers get the recognition they deserve. Keep creating, keep sharing, and keep shining… you’re absolutely worth celebrating!
How to Improve Your Kitchen Skills This Fall
Ready to have a little fun in the kitchen this fall? This lovely post shares simple ways to build your cooking skills, try new recipes, enjoy seasonal ingredients, and make more time for baking.
Fresh Peach Salsa Recipe
Fresh, juicy peaches take centre stage in this bright and flavourful salsa. It’s a simple, delicious recipe that’s perfect for summer gatherings, snacking, or adding a sweet and savoury twist to your favourite dishes.
Coffee Pie
Calling all coffee lovers! This delightful Coffee Pie is a deliciously creamy treat with a wonderful coffee flavour, making it a lovely dessert to share with family and friends.
Make a Beautiful DIY Charcuterie Board, Ideas & Step by Step Instructions
Planning a gathering? This fun collection of DIY charcuterie board ideas makes entertaining easy, creative, and delicious, with plenty of inspiration for building a beautiful spread your guests will love.
Sugar-Free Fig Jam (and How to Can It)
Love homemade preserves? This easy sugar-free fig jam is a wonderful way to enjoy naturally sweet figs in a delicious spread that’s perfect for toast, cheese boards, and more.
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.
**PS: Feel free to sign up at EsmeSalon Personal Invite
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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Your Moment to Shine
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!
Stay Connected
Make sure to check out Esme Salon: Senior Salon Pit Stop InLinkz link-up Shares on Pinterest, where we highlight featured posts. It’s another way to see your work celebrated and shared with an even larger
Join the SSPS Crew Today.
We’d love for you to join us as a co-host at Senior Salon Pit Stop. Don’t just watch the magic; be the magic. Bring your creativity, share your ideas, and let your voice shine in a community that’s thrilled to have you. Together, we’ll make waves, celebrate each other, and create something truly unforgettable.
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.

Meet your SSPS Crew:

| Melynda | Blog | |||
| Estelle | Blog | |||
| Esme | Blog |
As each co-host will choose features, do check them out.
Linky Party List - Check this out
Your crew updated the Super Useful and Handy Linky Party List, so feel free to visit it, and you will find tons of other wonderful link up parties to visit, and we hope that you will always return here to participate at SSPS.
If interested to co-host, check this out
SSPS Co-host
If you dropped your link early Monday morning, we urge you to return here to participate and read other posts. We must share the love; this is how we learn and grow together.
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Esme, thank you so much for shining the spotlight on Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household, it means so much to me. I appreciate all you do to promote bloggers and blogging, and I thank you for it!
You’re so welcome, dear friend. It’s your fellow bloggers who voted for you! I only crunch the numbers, and they all love you. Thanks for your support Melynda.
Hi, Esme. Thank you for hosting! I’ve shared #65 & 66. Off to visit the other guest links.
Have a fun week.
All the best.
Debra @ Life Captured
Life Captured invites you and guests to the link parties Home Page Linkup and My Sunday Snapshot at
https://lifecaptured.site
Thank you for linking and visiting others, that’s amazing. Enjoy your week.
Thank you for hosting Esme! I’m here early at #51 and already found my favorites for this week!
Good for you to be able to drop in early Monday morning, Share away, as you know we have unlimited sharing, so hope to see some more. Happy Monday
I’m so happy and grateful to be featured! Thanks for the party, and have a great week, Esme!
Thanks for visiting, linking and sharing Pam, Happy to feature your links. Have a fun Monday
Thank you so much for the feature, it was such a nice surprise. It’s a joy to be around there again!
You’re welcome Mariama, Glad to feature your post. Have a fantastic week.
Esme,
My Link Ups for today’s party are # 27, 29 and 31!!!
Thanks so much for hosting this charming party!!! I truly do appreciate it as I do know the time involved with it….I hope you and your family are well and enjoying your week!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Glad to have you here Deb. Thanks for being part of SSPS and spreading the love around. Happy Monday
Thank you for the party!
Happy to host and thanks for visiting, checking out others and spreading love around Amy. Enjoy your week