Talking About it Tuesdays #20

Oh my goodness, I feel like May is flying by at warp speed! I can't believe it's already the middle of the month. I still have so much I'd like to do before June gets here but I'm just taking it one day at a time.  I hope all you mother's out there had a wonderful mother's day! I was spoiled by my boys and husband and even got to watch them finish pressure washing the house (so one more thing is crossed off my to do list!).  


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

April Favourites by Curated By Jennifer



A few that caught my eye:

Yellow Spring Hike by Jennifer Lambert


Berry Special Teacher Appreciation Week Printable Gift Tags by Krafty Planner



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.


You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Linking up with: Tuesdays with a Twist,







Comments

  1. HollyMay 14, 2024 at 6:02 AM

    Always love this linkup and inspiration- thanks for hosting!

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  2. Maria RineerMay 14, 2024 at 6:18 AM

    Glad you had a good Mother´s Day and that one thing got crossed off your list- here´s to several more getting crossed off soon :).

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    1. Joanne May 14, 2024 at 2:18 PM

      Thanks! I managed to cross a few off each day.

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  3. MariaMay 14, 2024 at 8:38 AM

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  4. MariaMay 14, 2024 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks for featuring my Berry Best Teacher gift tags this week and I glad had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

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  5. Soma @ InkTorrents.comMay 14, 2024 at 9:53 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting.

    -Soma

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  6. AnonymousMay 14, 2024 at 10:16 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  7. PamelaMay 14, 2024 at 11:37 AM

    I love it when talented people share their printables.

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  8. JeanieMay 14, 2024 at 12:03 PM

    So much fun now that spring is here! Thanks for hosting, Joanne!

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 14, 2024 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Joanne! It sounds like you has a wonderful Mother's Day! So did I. Time passes so quickly! We are having our first day in the high 70s so it has been a cool spring up to now. I don't look forward to summer's heat, but I do love all the other aspects of summer

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    1. Joanne May 15, 2024 at 6:55 AM

      We've had a pretty cool spring too; I don't even think it will reach 70 today.

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  10. Melissa May 14, 2024 at 3:33 PM

    I'm glad you had such a wonderful Mother's Day! Thank you for always sharing great links!

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  11. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 14, 2024 at 4:49 PM

    Sounds like you had a wonderful Mother’s Day, Joanne! Thank you for hosting your party.

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  12. MarshaMay 15, 2024 at 12:15 AM

    I agree that May is flying by. I wonder if that's because the weather is so much nicer. Thanks for the link up!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne May 15, 2024 at 6:56 AM

      I think, for us, it's all the end of the year wrap up stuff we've got going on. My list of things to do before Alec's graduation party is quite long so that is keeping us very busy.

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  13. Kathrine EldridgeMay 15, 2024 at 6:24 AM

    Thanks for hosting this link up!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  14. mireilleMay 15, 2024 at 8:15 AM

    I almost wish I didn't sign any of the kids up for camps this summer: it is going to be busy for part of it and I am feeling like I will need some downtime. At least it is not more than 3 weeks total of camps. But moving in a kid to college too so... we'll see how restful summer is. Looking forward to all of the celebrations next week and hopefully my cold disappears soon!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne May 15, 2024 at 12:56 PM

      Ha; I bet! I feel like our summer is going to be really busy too. I hope you are feeling better soon!

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  15. Jennifer WiseMay 15, 2024 at 9:11 AM

    Glad you had a lovely Mother's Day! I know--time is just flying by! Thank you for hosting the linkup. I enjoyed the features this week.

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  16. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 15, 2024 at 9:52 PM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  17. PaulaShort May 20, 2024 at 10:05 AM

    Thanks bunches for hosting and your warm hospitality Joanne.
    Linking up at #33,34&35

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