Party In Your PJ's #261

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Welcome back to Party In Your PJs where your posts will be seen on two blogs each week.  I hope you find something that inspires you and you share something to inspire others! 



Let's meet the Co-Hosts:




Here are my features:
Make sure you visit Nina at her blog.  We each  choose our own features.


I can't wait to see what you have to share, so let's get the party started!

Rules:
Link to your post, not your home page.
Link to something YOU made, wrote, or thought.
No Etsy or business pages.
Link Parties, Roundups, and Giveaways are welcome.
Don't link and run! Please visit other links, make friends, learn something new, and leave a comment - because we all love comments!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!
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Comments

  1. Chas' Crazy CreationsJune 4, 2019 at 9:35 PM

    Thank you so much for the feature and for hosting a wonderful place where we can share our creations.

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    1. AnnJune 5, 2019 at 6:10 PM

      It's my pleasure, Chas. I just love your wreath!
      Have a great week...

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  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 5, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting each week!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  3. BeverlyJune 5, 2019 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks for the party, Ann. Hope you're having a wonderful week!

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    1. AnnJune 5, 2019 at 6:11 PM

      You're very welcome, Beverly...Hoping your week is wonderful, too!

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  4. Lady of the ManorJune 5, 2019 at 3:46 PM

    Thanks for a fun party! Enjoy your week! Zenda

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    1. AnnJune 5, 2019 at 6:15 PM

      You're very welcome, Zenda. Have a wonderful week!

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  5. threesidesofcrazyJune 6, 2019 at 12:30 AM

    Another GREAT party - THANK YOU for hosting. I brought my Garlic Cream Chicken, Caramel Apple Hand Pies and Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cake to the party. I hope you have a FANTASTIC week.

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    1. AnnJune 7, 2019 at 8:49 AM

      I can't wait to check out your recipes! Thank you for being here!

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  6. French EtherealJune 6, 2019 at 10:47 AM

    Hello Ann and Nina, thank you for hosting the party!!! Saw your email and I love how easy that was to add a post. I need to remember that on Inlinkz (learn something new everyday!). I've shared three posts, one new on Building a Small Rock Wall and two recent posts. Hope you like them! Sweet features this week ~ love the bunting on the card you've chosen. <3

    Happy almost summer,
    Barb :)

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    1. AnnJune 7, 2019 at 8:51 AM

      Thank you, Barb, we're thrilled you're here! I think summer may have arrived here...we're supposed to have a sunny weekend.

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  7. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 8, 2019 at 4:34 PM

    Ann,
    Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to leave such a kind comment!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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