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The Crazy Little Lovebirds Link Party 127

Welcome to The Crazy Little Love Birds Link Party #127! This party offers a platform for sharing inspiring content, including recipes, family-friendly blog posts, crafts, home décor, and other uplifting ideas.

Happy Friday! This week has been sunny, and we enjoyed some daytime hikes. Thank you all for your kind comments from the last party; I read every one of them and truly appreciate them. We are starting to make progress on the fence repairs, but it will be a lengthy process.

This week, we're highlighting a cake recipe, a lovely vintage handkerchief, growing a vegetable garden, and beating the winter blues with Hygge.

🌟🌟🌟Congratulations to our featured bloggers 🌟🌟🌟


Food Nutters has shared their delightful recipe for a Buckwheat Upside-Down Plum Cake. This healthy cake sounds wonderful, so the next time you have plums, be sure to check out this delicious recipe.


Sums of Their Stories has shared a creative idea for turning a vintage handkerchief into a jewelry pouch, and it's absolutely lovely! It's a fantastic way to repurpose a handkerchief while providing a charming storage solution for your jewelry.
 
Parsimonious Décor Darling has shared her experience of starting her first vegetable garden. She details her journey of preparing and growing her own vegetables. Head over to her blog for inspiration to grow your own vegetable garden.


Jennifer at Life Tales Books writes about "Beating Winter Blues with Hygge." She explains what hygge is and how you can benefit from incorporating it into your life, featuring elements like cozy slippers, flameless candles, and much more.

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  1. Lisa notes...February 13, 2026 at 9:06 AM

    Thanks for sharing your highlights from last week. Always a good selection! I'm heading over now to read the one about hygge. The sunny and warmer weather this week has been good for me, but I know winter will roar back in again soon. :)

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    1. StephanieFebruary 14, 2026 at 7:52 AM

      Lisa, you're very welcome. Yes, I know the cold weather will be back for us as well. For now, I am enjoying these sunny days. Thank you for joining the linkup. Have a great weekend.

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  2. Handmade in IsraelFebruary 13, 2026 at 9:20 AM

    Happy to read that you have been enjoying some hikes. We have too! The wild flowers are gorgeous at this time of the year.

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    1. StephanieFebruary 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM

      Lisa, thank you. Hikes are always so nice. I bet those wildflowers are gorgeous! 😊

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  3. CraftAtticResourcesFebruary 13, 2026 at 9:49 AM

    Happy Friday. Thanks for hosting.

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  4. Laura @ Our Grand LivesFebruary 13, 2026 at 10:14 AM


    We're so excited to welcome some spring-like weather this coming weekend! It's amazing what it does for one's energy level! Thanks so much for the party and for all the work that goes into making it happen each week, Stephanie! We're sharing #15 and #16 today. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

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    1. StephanieFebruary 14, 2026 at 7:59 AM

      Laura, oh, yes, spring is so wonderful. 🌸🌼 I'm excited to see the hummingbirds again. You are so right; what it does for one's energy is amazing. ✨ Thank you for being part of the party. Happy Valentine's Day. ❤️💖

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  5. SlabsFebruary 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM

    Morning Stephanie, thanks for this party. Happy Friday.
    My entries: #17+18+19
    We would love you to share with SSPS & HIH https://esmesalon.com/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  6. Parsimonious Décor DarlingFebruary 13, 2026 at 1:05 PM

    Thank you so much for the feature! Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you for hosting!

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    1. StephanieFebruary 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

      You're very welcome. We enjoyed your post. Have a great weekend. Take care.

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  7. Tea With JenniferFebruary 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM

    Glad progress is being made on the fence Stephanie.
    I hope you have a great week.
    Blessings, Jennifer

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  8. Jennifer WiseFebruary 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM

    How nice you've done some daytime hikes! The weather has been so good--I am excited to be able to get out and do that eventually. I'm almost at 100% since foot surgery. Woot! :) Thank you SO much for featuring my "Beating the Winter Blues with Hygge" post this week! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and hope your readers do as well. I've shared 28 and 29 this time. Off now to see what others have shared. Enjoy the long weekend!

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    1. StephanieFebruary 14, 2026 at 8:05 AM

      Jennifer, happy to hear that your foot is almost back to 100%. Wishing you all the best during and after recovery. Hikes are so peaceful, and they bring a sense of calmness. My mind has been so busy these past few days. Thank you for joining the party. We enjoyed your hygge post very much. Thank you for being a part of the party. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

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  9. MariamaFebruary 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM

    Thank you so much for the feature! I'm again late (as usually) and haven't finished my latest post yet, but I'll pop back when I do. You guys are such an inspiration and truly what keeps me motivated with this blog. I appreciate you so much! Hope you're doing great and your weekend stretches all the way to Friday :)

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    1. StephanieFebruary 14, 2026 at 8:08 AM

      Mariama, no worries about being late to the party. We're here until Tuesday at 11 p.m., and it only closes early once we reach 50. We love when you share at the party and appreciate you too. You inspire us to check out new recipes! Have a wonderful weekend. Take care. 😊

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  10. Two Chicks and a MomFebruary 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM

    Thanks for the party, Steph! Happy Valentine's Day and weekend!

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    1. StephanieFebruary 14, 2026 at 8:09 AM

      You're very welcome. Take care and Happy Valentine's Day.🤗

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  11. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 14, 2026 at 6:28 AM

    Thanks so much for another great visit, I love the vintage handkerchief craft!

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    1. StephanieFebruary 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM

      Melynda, you're very welcome. Yes, I love that project as well—super functional and adorable too. Have a great weekend.😊

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  12. nicole orriensFebruary 17, 2026 at 1:28 AM

    I love the vintage handkerchief. It's so sweet with the little flowers on it. I really like that sort of thing.

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