Talking About it Tuesdays #22

I hope those of you here in the states had a wonderful Memorial day weekend! We had big plans to get lots of things done around the house but I also hoped we'd have time for some fun stuff too like going out to get ice cream! It is finally sunny and warm and I am loving it. Thank you so much to all of you that linked up last week. I can't wait to see what everyone will be sharing this week. 


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

Friday Favorites: Nantucket Favs Edition by Pink Lady


A few that caught my eye:

Adopting Our New Puppy by Julie's Creative Lifestyle


Life Lately... Our OGL Family Grows by Our Grand Lives

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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Comments

  1. HollyMay 28, 2024 at 6:24 AM

    Aww thank you so much for sharing my blog- means so much :)

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  2. Maria RineerMay 28, 2024 at 6:35 AM

    Glad you are getting nice weather- I know you have been waiting for that!

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  3. AnonymousMay 28, 2024 at 6:43 AM

    So good to hear you had sunny warm weather!
    Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  4. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 28, 2024 at 7:30 AM

    Joanne,
    I hope you had a great Holiday weekend!!
    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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  5. Amy JohnsonMay 28, 2024 at 7:34 AM

    Our Memorial Day weekend was spent getting the garden ready and other yard projects, but we also just had a vacation over Mother's Day so that's ok. Thanks for the party.

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    1. Joanne May 28, 2024 at 3:56 PM

      We worked a lot in one of our flower gardens and on the house still but we have a vacation coming up so I just keep reminding myself of that.

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  6. Jennifer GoodwinMay 28, 2024 at 7:35 AM

    Thanks for so graciously hosting us each week, my friend! I hope your day is great!

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  7. Linda StollMay 28, 2024 at 7:43 AM

    I'm with you, ice cream is a must for Memorial Day weekend, Joanne.

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    1. Joanne May 28, 2024 at 3:56 PM

      Right?! What better way to celebrate the unofficial start of summer?

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  8. Claire JustineMay 28, 2024 at 8:37 AM

    Lovely features, going out sounds much more fun. I bet it was great. Thanks for hosting.

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  9. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!May 28, 2024 at 9:56 AM

    Memorial Day weekend in Washington state was always chilly. But here in East Texas we had 94 degrees and 89% humidity, so it was an indoor day. I watered the garden early and took it easy inside. Thanks for hosting and sharing what caught your eye, I enjoy what other bloggers share!

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    1. Joanne May 28, 2024 at 3:57 PM

      Oh wow; that is a hot day! We were inside on actual Memorial day because it was cool and rainy but the rest of the weekend was beautiful.

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  10. Jennifer WiseMay 28, 2024 at 9:59 AM

    Hooray for better weather! Thanks for hosting this fun linkup. I've left 3 of my own blog posts and am off now to visit and comment on 3 others. :) Have a great week!

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  11. Laura @ Our Grand LivesMay 28, 2024 at 11:18 AM

    Good morning, Joanne! We are waiting for the sunshine here in Minnesota after a (mostly) rainy Memorial Day weekend! Thank you so much for highlighting our "Life Lately" post... we both appreciate your support! Here's to the grand life!

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    1. Joanne May 28, 2024 at 3:58 PM

      I hope the sunshine finds its way to you real soon!

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  12. JeanieMay 28, 2024 at 12:50 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Joanne! Loving all the fun links!

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 28, 2024 at 1:11 PM

    Our big accomplishments this weekend were attending our youngest granddaughter's ballet performance and buying and planting our summer annual flowers. I can't believe it's almost June!

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  14. SlabsMay 28, 2024 at 2:06 PM

    Thanks, Joanne, for hosting and having me over.
    As you have sun, we have rain for the past weekend and seems like this coming week.
    My entries are numbered #40+41
    Please join and share your posts with us https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  15. MandyMay 28, 2024 at 6:28 PM

    Love these posts each week! Happy Memorial Day!

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    1. Joanne May 28, 2024 at 6:53 PM

      I am so glad you like this link up each week!

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  16. JoyceMay 28, 2024 at 9:22 PM

    Hope you had a. nice Memorial Day weekend. I feel like it's officially summer now. Have a great week!

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    1. Joanne May 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM

      Thank you so much! We did have a nice Memorial day weekend and balanced both work and play very nicely.

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  17. Lisa HowelerMay 28, 2024 at 9:58 PM

    We had a pretty nice weekend, actually. Time for reading, visiting family, enjoying the sunshine and just having some down time as well!

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  18. MarshaMay 28, 2024 at 11:03 PM

    We had a rainy, thunderstormy weekend...just the kind I love! Thanks for the link up, Joanne!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne May 29, 2024 at 11:24 AM

      We had some rain on Monday but we haven't had many thunderstorms yet this year (which I am just fine with!).

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  19. csuhpat1May 29, 2024 at 12:48 PM

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

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  20. Laura BMay 29, 2024 at 2:04 PM

    We normally go out for ice cream as a celebration of finishing school. The weather is finally nice and we look forward to going out as a family soon!

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