Talking About it Tuesday #38

Hello there and happy Tuesday! Thank you for joining us today. We have quite a busy whirlwind of a week going. We spent our weekend helping my mom and step-father clean out the house for their closing this week; please send them good wishes that all goes well with the closing! We're also gearing up for a fun birthday weekend with Evan; taking him to his first concert ever (which we made into an overnight trip since I do NOT want to be driving home that late!).  Without Alec at home it falls to me (once again) to make the birthday meal and dessert. We're thinking some sort of cheesecake and we'll have a little party with the grandparents to celebrate. 

How have you been? I hope September has been treating you well. I can't wait to see what delightful things you share with us this week. 




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

August Review: the Good and Not So Good by One Rineer Kid, One Bearcat, & One Redhawk



A few that caught my eye:

Shelterwood by A New Lens


Apple Pie Banner by The Apple Street Cottage


Chunky Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars by Scratch Made Food & DIY Homemade Household



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 RineerSeptember 17, 2024 at 5:28 AM

    I forgot your baker is not available right now to help out with desserts... Good thing you are adept in the kitchen :). How exciting for Evan to go to a concert. Will be interested to read about it if you share! Have a great Tuesday and thanks for the link up.

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    1. Joanne September 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM

      Thank you! I'm just going to have to remember my love of baking and get to it I guess.

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  2. NatashaSeptember 17, 2024 at 5:49 AM

    That's a change for you to have to bake again. I hope you enjoy it!

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    1. Joanne September 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM

      Thank you! I usually enjoy it as long as nothing goes wrong with the recipe.

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  3. HollySeptember 17, 2024 at 6:40 AM

    Oh those dessert bars look great! May have to give them a shot :)

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    1. Joanne September 17, 2024 at 3:19 PM

      You can't beat that peanut butter/chocolate chip combo!

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  4. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!September 17, 2024 at 6:58 AM

    It seems when our teens are growing, it is so quick and then they are moved out! Quick like the blink of an eye. I enjoy hearing about your busy lives, it brings back memories, but it is also fun!

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  5. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!September 17, 2024 at 7:01 AM

    Yikes! Forgot to say thanks for hosting and featuring my Chunky Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars, Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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  6. Memphis BridgesSeptember 17, 2024 at 7:01 AM

    I hope the cleaning/packing/move goes well for your mom. What a fun birthday weekend for Evan! Sounds like a good call to get a hotel room for the night.

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    1. Joanne September 17, 2024 at 3:20 PM

      It was a loong day but we've got them all moved out and all their stuff into storage until they get down there and find a new house.

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  7. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 17, 2024 at 7:09 AM

    My sons first concert was at Caesar's in Atlantic City when Joe received comp tickets for the 4 of us to see the Moody Blues for Free...They were 10 and 12 years old and loved it...Since then, they both have gone to many concerts and Joe and I were privileged to have gone to close to 70 concerts before he passed away... Thanks so much for hosting and thanks for stopping by!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are enjoying your week and you are doing well...
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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    1. Joanne September 17, 2024 at 3:17 PM

      He's lucky we agreed because this will be my... 3rd concert and my husband's first. We are not big concert goers or music lovers so we're mostly doing this just for him. Though, thankfully, I do like the band he picked to go see!

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  8. Linda StollSeptember 17, 2024 at 7:23 AM

    may these stressful pre-closing days somehow create golden memories!

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  9. LyssySeptember 17, 2024 at 8:16 AM

    Sounds like a fun weekend ahead!

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    1. Joanne September 17, 2024 at 3:20 PM

      Oh definitely! I can already tell he's so excited it's nearly here.

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  10. mireilleSeptember 17, 2024 at 8:33 AM

    It hasn't been too busy around here. But fall break is coming up soon and I have 2 overnight trips planned, one with hubby and one with kids. Looking forward to it.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  11. Jennifer WiseSeptember 17, 2024 at 10:39 AM

    Best of luck with the closing! And how great about the concert. :) Thanks for hosting! Have a fun week.

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  12. AnnSeptember 17, 2024 at 10:45 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my banner. Have a great week - enjoy the concert!

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  13. SlabsSeptember 17, 2024 at 1:04 PM

    Hi there, Joanne, thank you for hosting. Happy Tuesday. Have fun with the party and all the best to your mom and dad.
    My entries this week are numbered #41+42
    Hope you will join/share M-Sat at https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  14. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 17, 2024 at 1:59 PM

    Selling a home is hard work and I'm sure your in-laws were happy for your help. I hope they will have a buyer soon! Thansk for hosting ever week--enjoy these days of summer!

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    1. Joanne September 17, 2024 at 3:22 PM

      It has been a long time coming and so much hard work but they are so looking forward to retirement! As long as nothing goes wrong at the closing the buyers will take over the house this Friday.

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  15. csuhpat1September 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM

    Hope things go well with your mom and dad. Sending a prayer. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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  16. MarshaSeptember 17, 2024 at 11:13 PM

    I think I missed it. Where are your mom and step-father moving? Hope everything goes smoothly for all of you! Thanks for the link up!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne September 18, 2024 at 5:25 AM

      They will be moving down to North Carolina near my sisters; though the exact location is still unknown since they haven't found a house down there yet.

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  17. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogSeptember 18, 2024 at 5:41 AM

    I hope everything goes smoothly with your parents house sale! Thanks for the linkup!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  18. Heather{Our Life In a Click}September 18, 2024 at 9:00 AM

    Sounds like a fun week ahead. What concert are you going to see? How exciting!!

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  19. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 18, 2024 at 9:29 PM

    I do wish your mom and stepdad much luck on this new chapter in their lives. Enjoy the concert with Evan and a happy birthday to him!

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