Talking About it Tuesdays #26

Is anyone else feeling a bit surprised that next week is already July? I feel like the months are just flying by at warp speed this year. We have one final lazy feeling week this week and I am soaking it all in. Today my younger boys and I plan to go to lunch with my mom. We just have to agree on a place to go! 

I'm sorry for those friends in the southern hemisphere as, yet again, my features all focus on summer. I am just so happy to finally have some consistently warm, sunny weather and I am definitely embracing ALL the summer fun. We had so many wonderful posts linked up with us last week. Sometimes I feel like the hardest job about hosting is trying to pick just a few to feature. 



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

Unpopular Opinions: The Summer Edition by Overflowing with Thankfulness



A few that caught my eye:

Red, White and Blue Popsicles by The Lazy Gastronome


Summer Lemon Tiered Tray by Grace Filled Moments



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. StephanieJune 25, 2024 at 5:50 AM

    Thank you for hosting. I hope your week is going well.

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  2. Maria RineerJune 25, 2024 at 6:18 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Have fun at lunch today. We are going to check out McDonald´s $5 lunch today. So unhealthy but gotta take advantage of that cheaper for the ¨new normal¨ price tag of a meal :).

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 4:07 PM

      I can't remember the last time I ate at a McDonald's... I keep hearing how much their prices went up and I know they are working hard to lower them again though. I hope you enjoy your lunch!

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  3. Amy JohnsonJune 25, 2024 at 7:25 AM

    Summer always feels like it flys by. Hobby Lobby has their fall and Christmas stuff up already. Ugh!

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  4. Laura @ Our Grand LivesJune 25, 2024 at 7:25 AM

    Happy Tuesday, Joanne! It's been raining (and flooding) here in Minnesota of late and we finally have a week of beautiful temps and sunshine. Wish I could enjoy it - I'm on Jury Duty! Oh well! I'm happy to do my civic duty! Enjoy your lunch with your boys and your mom! Thanks, as always for hosting us all!

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 4:08 PM

      Oh no! Sorry to hear about the flooding. We've had some rain but nothing too extreme. Good luck with jury duty!

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  5. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!June 25, 2024 at 7:43 AM

    You have had a very busy month! Thank you so much for hosting, Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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  6. JeanieJune 25, 2024 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Joanne! I've met some fun new bloggers through this!

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 4:08 PM

      You're welcome! I am so glad to know you met some new bloggers. To me, that is what link parties and blogging is all about.

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  7. MichelleJune 25, 2024 at 8:18 AM

    June just flew by, didn’t it? Thanks for hosting. I know first hand what a job it can be.

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  8. Megan RussellJune 25, 2024 at 8:26 AM

    This entire year has flown by for me! It’s so hard to believe that Zoey will be 2 in 3 short months and Zeke will be 6 in 5 months!

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 4:09 PM

      I can't believe she's going to be 2 already!

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  9. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 25, 2024 at 8:54 AM

    Joanne,
    Our heat wave has finally ended after 6 days of mid 90's, tropical dew points and high humidity...I was stuck in the house for all of it...Yesterday was a beautiful day with temps in the 70's, low humidity and a good breeze...I opened up all the windows to let the fresh air in after a week of having the house closed up with the shades drawn, trying to keep that hot Sun and air out...Thanks so much for hosting each week!! I hope you are enjoying your week!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 4:09 PM

      Yay! I am so glad your heat wave ended-- sounds like we had very similar weather with temps breaking right around the same time too.

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  10. MELODY JACOBJune 25, 2024 at 9:20 AM

    It's hard to believe how quickly this year is flying by! Enjoy your lazy week and lunch with your mom—it sounds like a perfect way to savor summer. Looking forward to more summer fun ahead! Read my new post

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  11. HollyJune 25, 2024 at 10:21 AM

    It is crazy how fast this summer is going and I feel exactly the way you do- celebrating the true summer weather and enjoying the sun and heat!

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM

      I keep trying to remind myself that technically summer vacation just started but I feel like it's just going to fly by.

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  12. mireilleJune 25, 2024 at 10:59 AM

    It's funny, I like summer with the boys, but summer is my least favorite season: too hot and muggy so it makes it difficult to enjoy the outdoors.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 4:11 PM

      We don't usually have that problem up here... just a week or two now and then when it's really hot/hazy/muggy/ uncomfortable but most days it's in the 80's or low 90's with a nice breeze.

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  13. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthJune 25, 2024 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks Joanne for hosting Talking About it Tues. #26. It's been raining here so I've been appreciating that my garden is getting watered. Agree with you that time does fly. My shares this week are #39, 40, and 41. Enjoy and be well. Nancy Andres @ Colors 4 Health

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  14. Tanya June 25, 2024 at 12:34 PM

    Thanks for the fun link up!

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  15. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 25, 2024 at 3:54 PM

    Yes, I agree, it’s hard to believe that next week is July 4th!! Thank you for the party, Joanne, and I hope that you found a nice spot for lunch.

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    1. Joanne June 25, 2024 at 4:12 PM

      You're welcome! We had a lovely lunch at a place called the Railside Tavern... and then sat around talking for nearly 2 hours!

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  16. MarshaJune 25, 2024 at 10:13 PM

    I agree about this month just speeding by, but July always seems to be a slow month. We will see! Thanks for the link up!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  17. Lisa HowelerJune 25, 2024 at 11:07 PM

    I am definitely having a hard time believing that it is almost July. This month has really gone by fast. I'm trying to hold on to the next two because before I know it, we will be starting school again!

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  18. Gail Is This Mutton?June 26, 2024 at 3:54 AM

    June has sped by! Hope you're having a good week.

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  19. SlabsJune 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Returned from a 2-day roundtrip to the States, and saw all the patriotic flags etc. Enjoy it.
    Thanks, Joanne, for hosting weekly and having me over. Hope you have a fantastic rest of the week
    My entries this week are numbered #66+67
    Please join and share your posts with us https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  20. Jennifer WiseJune 26, 2024 at 8:55 PM

    I love the features this week! So lovely. And, yes, I'm with you--it's almost July?! Thanks for hosting and have a fun lunch out!

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  21. csuhpat1June 26, 2024 at 9:27 PM

    Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week. June has gone by so fast.

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    1. Joanne June 27, 2024 at 7:04 AM

      I hope July slows down a bit more so I can really enjoy it!

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  22. MandyJoyLoves♥June 29, 2024 at 10:41 PM

    June is flying by, so it this year!!

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