Talking About it Tuesdays #16

It's finally spring break here (or April vacation as all our local schools call it).  Alec still has track most days but since I don't have to drive him this has very little to do with me. It does mean I get to sleep in a bit this week and I have hopes to get a little creative with some painting but we'll see... 


The link with the most views from last week's party: 

Solar Eclipse & A Decision by One Rineer Kid, One Bearcat, & One Redhawk


A few that caught my eye:

Walking Songs-- Walk Paths Near By To Where I Live By Life Images by Jill 


Inveruglas and Glencoe in the Highlands of Scotland by Mille Fiori Favoriti



This party will remain open until the weekend.  My hope is that everyone will share all sorts of wonderful posts: travel, recipes, how to's, crafting ideas, and more.  Anything that is family friendly is welcome; even old posts that you'd like to get some new views for.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Linking up with: Tuesdays with a Twist, 





Comments

  1. CharlotteApril 16, 2024 at 6:05 AM

    Thanks for hosting!! Have an awesome day!!

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  2. HollyApril 16, 2024 at 6:31 AM

    Such a fun linkup!

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  3. Jennifer GoodwinApril 16, 2024 at 6:37 AM

    Here's to sleeping in (if you're even able to do that), painting, and a great week! Thanks for hosting us, my friend.

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    1. Joanne April 16, 2024 at 7:08 PM

      I would have if my husband hadn't decided to wake me up! LOL.

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  4. Maria RineerApril 16, 2024 at 6:46 AM

    Thanks for the link up! I will try to link up at some point this morning.

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  5. LyssyApril 16, 2024 at 7:50 AM

    Enjoy your spring break!

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    1. Joanne April 16, 2024 at 7:09 PM

      Thank you! So far the weather has been pretty nice.

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  6. Handmade in IsraelApril 16, 2024 at 8:03 AM

    Beautiful images from Life Images by Jill and Mille Fiori Favoriti! Thank you for hosting.

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  7. PaulaShort April 16, 2024 at 8:42 AM

    Happy Tuesday Joanne! Thanks so much for hosting and warm hospitality.
    Linking up at #22.

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  8. Jennifer WiseApril 16, 2024 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks for hosting this fun link-up. Enjoy your semi-break. :)

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    1. Joanne April 16, 2024 at 7:10 PM

      Thank you! I'm going to try but I already feel like the week is flying by.

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  9. Julie's Creative LifestyleApril 16, 2024 at 1:55 PM

    Joanne, I hope you are having a nice week and enjoying this beautiful spring weather.

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  10. Nancy 's Fashion StyleApril 16, 2024 at 2:24 PM

    Thanks for the party Joanne!

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  11. PamelaApril 16, 2024 at 3:06 PM

    The Highlands of Scotland are so stunning!

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    1. Joanne April 16, 2024 at 7:13 PM

      They sure are; I hope to get there myself one day.

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  12. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 16, 2024 at 4:52 PM

    Enjoy spring break, Joanne! Colorado Thanks for choosing my post on the Scottish Highland as a feature!

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  13. Laura @ Our Grand LivesApril 16, 2024 at 7:09 PM

    Happy Tuesday, Joanne! As always thanks for hosting this fun link up! We're sharing #45, #46 and #47 this week. I'm excited to try your sausage/tortellini recipe... it's a bit different than the one I typically make. I love the addition of the carrots! Have a great week!

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  14. Tanya April 16, 2024 at 9:01 PM

    Yea for sleeping in! I hope you get to enjoy some painting.

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  15. MarshaApril 16, 2024 at 10:08 PM

    Thanks for the link party, Joanne! Schools around here have two weeks off for Spring Break as well as Fall Break and Winter Break. They have a balanced calendar so holidays are longer. They usually start a little earlier, too.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne April 17, 2024 at 5:36 AM

      Wow! That is so neat. We rarely get a full week off; just April and a week between/around Christmas and New Years.

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  16. mireilleApril 17, 2024 at 8:46 AM

    Thanks for the link up: let me see who I discover this week!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  17. csuhpat1April 18, 2024 at 10:44 AM

    Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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