Talking About It Tuesdays #31

Good-bye July! Wow did that month pass by in a blur. I can't believe August starts this week... I feel like we've hardly done anything this summer but prepare for college in little fits and spurts. That doesn't mean I haven't enjoyed our summer but it has been very different from our past summers. 

I've been enjoying reading about everyone else's travels and food and fun though, no matter the season where you live! The party seems to keep growing very slowly and I am loving it. Thank you so much for joining in with us. I hope you find some fun new blogs to read. 



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

More of my Favourite Finds by My Seventies Split



A few that caught my eye:

Everything Etsy Summer 2024 by Serenity You


Awesome Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Recipe by Colors 4 Health



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.


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  1. Maria RineerJuly 30, 2024 at 6:39 AM

    Your summer sounds a lot like mine- makes some sense as we are both preparing for one of our birdies to fly away to college soon. Thanks for the link up!

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  2. Life Images by Jill, West AustraliaJuly 30, 2024 at 7:59 AM

    You are in summer and we are in the middle of winter with torrential rain and thunderstorms predicted tomorrow. Roll on Spring. I have finally made it to link up with you. Thanks for the opportunity. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

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    1. Joanne July 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM

      Oh I bet you can't wait for spring!! We've had lots of rain these past few days too.

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    2. Joanne July 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM

      Oh I bet you can't wait for spring!! We've had lots of rain these past few days too.

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  3. Tanya July 30, 2024 at 9:00 AM

    Our summer felt different too...different but good at the same time. It was one of those transition times of empty nester life.

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    1. Joanne July 30, 2024 at 4:09 PM

      I think it's just one of those transition times for us too.

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  4. Laura @ Our Grand LIvesJuly 30, 2024 at 9:18 AM

    That zucchini lasagna looks amazing (especially for our gluten free household)! YUM! Thanks for hosting this great Tuesday link up, Joanne!

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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 30, 2024 at 9:18 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind comments!!
    And Thanks so much for hosting this charming party!! 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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  6. MichelleJuly 30, 2024 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Joanne. No doubt it’s a different summer for you. I hope the college endeavors are all going well.

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  7. JenniferJuly 30, 2024 at 12:46 PM

    How can July be gone already?? Here's to looking forward to all the exciting changes coming in August:)

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  8. PamelaJuly 30, 2024 at 1:41 PM

    I love the Everything Etsy link - I need to do a post on my Etsy finds.

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  9. JeanieJuly 30, 2024 at 2:32 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Joanne. I've discovered some lovely blogs through this!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 30, 2024 at 5:31 PM

    Summer this year has been spent primarily indoors, which was not the plan!

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    1. Sandra @ Dinner at EightJuly 30, 2024 at 5:35 PM

      Not sure how my comment got published while I was still typing it! Any way, summer indoors was necessitated by it being way too hot and too humid through June and early July. When the temps finally cooled to a tolerable level the monsoons began. We needed the rain after our drought, but daily rain is a bit much!! Thanks for the party!

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  11. mireilleJuly 30, 2024 at 6:10 PM

    School starts on Thursday for the boys! I am kind of looking for to the routine!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne July 31, 2024 at 6:33 AM

      Wow! That seems to early to me. I'm sort of looking forward to having a routine again too even if it's going to be a weird routine this year with Evan only homeschooling 3 days a week.

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  12. csuhpat1July 30, 2024 at 7:34 PM

    I have two weeks until PD week starts and I return to work. Summer goes by fast. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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  13. Amy JohnsonJuly 31, 2024 at 7:23 AM

    Summer always goes by too fast. Thanks for the party!

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  14. MarshaJuly 31, 2024 at 8:17 PM

    Congrats on the growth of your link party, Joanne! It's really taken off! Thanks for this week's, too!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne August 1, 2024 at 5:37 AM

      Thank you! I am so excited to see it grow.

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  15. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 1, 2024 at 8:31 AM

    I’ll bet you have been busy preparing for your son to head to college, Joanne. Thank you for hosting and happy August!

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    1. Joanne August 1, 2024 at 11:46 AM

      Yes, we have been very busy with all things college.

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  16. PaulaShort August 28, 2024 at 11:10 PM

    I appreciate you sharing Talking About It Tuesday #31 with Sweet Tea & Friend's this month dear friend.

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