~ Bonus Appreciation Post ~

A note from Janet

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I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of my faithful followers who have been working diligently.

JLB Creatives Blog is growing by leaps and bounds 

and you're the ones due the credit!

I would also like to give a BIG shout out to all of my new followers! Thank you very much for taking the time to visit the blog and become a part of my ongoing creativity.

My upcoming post will hit the blog Sunday night at 12:01 midnight!

Be sure and visit as this week's post includes an excerpt from 

my epic fantasy novel series "Hidden Earth." 

The excerpt is taken from volume 1 - "Maycly."

Again - thanks for all of your support and shared enthusiasm!

YOU ROCK!!!

News Flash! Plus Treasures In Your Life - Blog Tour

NEW FEATURES!
Check out above the post - we've added
pages to help categorize and make
it easier for you to find what you're looking for!


Be sure and take a look at 
Books-A-Palooza
a continually growing list of my fellow authors
and their books. Read excerpts, buy their books, leave comments, and more!


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Welcome to the JLB Creatives Blog all you sensational people! 

This week's post is showing up a few days early to stay within the guidelines of the wonderful 

Blog-A-Licious Blog Tour!

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WEEKLY VIDEO

"BLOG-A-LICIOUS BLOG TOUR"

THEME: TREASURES IN YOUR LIFE 

Due to software issues - there is no video. 
We are not certain as to how long it will take to "fix it."


If any of you use Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 Production Suite - and have any information that might help us get back up and rendering without a LOW MEMORY error - it would be much appreciated! ;-) Please feel free to leave your helpful insight as a comment for others who may be experiencing the same thing to hopefully get the help they need as well. 


~Thank you~


And now....ON WITH THE SHOW!


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WEEKLY TOPIC POST: Janet's Treasures In Her Life


     The treasures in my life don't consist necessarily of "things" but more so of people and places. Dealing with stacking chronic illnesses that have kept me from getting "things," I've learned there are so many treasures I didn't even notice because I was always too busy looking "inside" the treasure chest instead of checking out the treasures that had "spilled over."


     Below I've posted some photographs taken from the video, each with a caption about those or the places shown in the photos, listed beneath them. 


     I certainly hope you enjoy the "still picture" show and hopefully find at least one that makes you smile.  

The first treasure in my life is my wonderful husband.
We've been married 30 years and have remained
best friends and soul mates throughout the entire
journey. This photo was taken at our 11 year
anniversary where I surprised Don with a
vow renewal ceremony.

My immediate family is yet another treasure
made up of many gems. I am blessed to still
have my mother and father living. My sis
and brother-in-law have become best friends
to Don and myself as the years roll by.

When it comes to in-laws - my treasure chest runneth
over with love, laughter, and a whole other family
who makes me feel and accepts me like a blood relative! 

Waiskai (pronounced Whiskey - named)
after the lake our summer home is nestled
on is our little bundle of joy. He came to us
in a very low time in our lives and restored
the love and joy that had been robbed from us.

Our summer home is shared with my parents and is
situated in the woods on Waiskai Bay in Michigan's
Northern U.P. My sis and brother-in-law live
right across the street so it's a family affair
when we make our summer trip.
There's no better treasure than sitting
on the porch, watching the lake freighters
glide by just off the shore of Canada on
the impressive Lake Superior.

I believe God made waterfalls and hid them deep within
Mother Nature's canvas - leaving us treasures we
could enjoy seeking out and discovering
ourselves. Big and tall, or short and small,
it doesn't matter to me...any water fall is
a treasure to me.

Wildlife is another treasure in my life
that I find absolutely fascinating!
I thoroughly enjoy spending a day in the
woods hiking the outdoors with my husband.

When the sun is shining and the
temperatures are cooperating, for me, there is no other
treasure as peaceful as gliding down a crystal clear,
spring fed river by kayak.  

Living in Florida, and vacationing in Michigan's U.P.
is another gem in my life.
Each place delivers some of the most beautiful sunsets.
I treasure having the opportunities to stand
on a shoreline and watch the sinking sun as it paints
the transparent canvas situated between it and myself,
otherwise known as the sky,
with its brilliant colors of its canvas
with ease until it decides to hide
and rest for the evening.

~ ~ FRIENDS ~ ~

For Don and me, friends are the finishing touch

that make our treasures in life complete. 

If I were to post all of the photos

of those who are dear to our hearts, you'd be 

here all day, and night, and probably into the 

next day. If you believe you fall under this 

category - then you probably do!

As I like to say...

stay casual, live life to the fullest, and have a piece of chocolate!

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LINK(s) OF THE WEEK: 

Continue the Blog-A-Licious Tour by visiting:


Hope - http://theoncominghope.blogspot.com


Karen - http://karenvwasylowski.blogspot.com

     You will also find below, a complete list of all blogs who have taken part in the tour. I'd like to personally invite you to check them out throughout the week and discover the treasures I've come across by participating in this most creative event. 

1. Dilman - http://dilmandila.blogspot.com/

2. Debbie - http://www.scatteredmusings.net/3. Shelley - http://bookfare.blogspot.com/

4. Lucy - http://lifethrulucylasticaslense.blogspot.com/ 5. Karen - http://britsunited.blogspot.com
6. Shannon - http://reflectionandreview.com/ 

7. Dora - http://peacefrompieces.blogspot.com/

8. Hope - http://theoncominghope.blogspot.com

9. Janet - http://jlbcreatives.blogspot.com

10. Karen - http://karenvwasylowski.blogspot.com

11. Janu - http://janukulkarni.blogspot.com

12. Catherine - http://www.catherinestine.blogspot.com/

13. David - http://blog.elenchera.com14. Stuart - http://stuartland.com/blog/ 

15. Grace - http://graceelliot-author.blogspot.com
16. Dora - http://blogaliciousblogs.blogspot.com/

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NOVEL UPDATE: Janet's epic fantasy "MAYCLY" (volume 1 in the 6 novel series titled "Hidden Earth")...

     ...We're still waiting to hear back from the publisher...so keep biting your nails with us!   

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SUMMARY:

     Well that about wraps it up for this week. I certainly hope the photos and treasures in my life brought a smile and inspiration. 

     Again, our apologies for no video - but hey - it's technology...gotta love it! :)

     Thanks so much for stopping by and for taking the time to leave us a comment. 

     *****Since the weekly post came a few days early, if you didn't get a chance to see last week's interview with Shawn Lamb - simply scroll on down to the next post. She's an awesome YA Fantasy and Historical Fiction author. Discover her favorite flavor of chocolate, find out what fantasy animal she would most like to be, and see when her next Allon novel will be coming out...hint...VERY VERY SOON!

     Please help us share JLB Creatives with your friends and family. You'll find us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, on our WEBSITE, and even LINKEDIN. 

Until next week - (when hopefully we'll have video),

Enjoy yourselves and we'll see you back here soon!

~ Janet~