Talking About it Tuesday #40

Happy Tuesday and happy October! After a few delays my mom and step-father finally signed the paperwork and sold their house last week. Then they turned their attention to closing up the camper for the season and moved in with us over the weekend. They will stay with us until the weekend when they start their drive down south where they'll be staying at my aunt's house while she's on vacation and they're house hunting. I can tell they are both so nervous and so excited to see how this next step on their retirement journey works out.  I am so glad we had Alec's empty bedroom to offer them!

What's new with you?! I can't wait to see what you share this week! 




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

Reading Lately by Sunshine & Books



A few that caught my eye:

Free Printable Halloween Bookmarks for a Touch of Magic by Kraft Planner


Fall Home Tour 2024 by Lindsay's Sweet World


Savory Sausage Bread| 3 Fail-Proof Options to Make it by An Inspired Home


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. Maria RineerOctober 1, 2024 at 5:37 AM

    What a big change for your mom and step dad! I hope everything goes well for them. The timing was really good with a spare bedroom just in time! Thanks for the link up!

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  2. Memphis BridgesOctober 1, 2024 at 6:05 AM

    Oh, I know you are going to miss them and hope the transition goes well for everyone.

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  3. CharlotteOctober 1, 2024 at 6:13 AM

    What a wonderful journey your Mo & step father are partaking!! So exciting...all the best to them!

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  4. StephanieOctober 1, 2024 at 6:17 AM

    Thank you for hosting! Have a great week. Safe travels for your mother and step-father.

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  5. HollyOctober 1, 2024 at 6:30 AM

    I love a good home tour-thanks for sharing

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  6. Kathrine EldridgeOctober 1, 2024 at 7:14 AM

    Thanks so much for the link up!

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  7. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 1, 2024 at 7:24 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much for your visits....i finally finished my deep Fall cleaning and decorating for Fall/Halloween!! Now I will be attacking the yard, getting things packed away and getting everything ready for Winter....It must be both scary and exciting for your parents selling their home and looking for another place to live....
    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  8. Linda StollOctober 1, 2024 at 8:02 AM

    I'm looking for some heartier kind of food and that yummy looking savory sausage bread is calling my name. Thanks for sharing this bit of kitchen inspiration, friend.

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2024 at 7:46 PM

      I thought my guys would really enjoy that bread too!

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  9. Kim CarberryOctober 1, 2024 at 9:20 AM

    Good luck to your parents with the house hunting. What an exciting time for them.

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  10. PaulaShort October 1, 2024 at 9:41 AM

    Happy Tuesday Joanne! Thanks bunches for hosting this awesome group. I'm sitting at #21,22&23 this week.

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  11. Jennifer WiseOctober 1, 2024 at 9:55 AM

    How exciting for your parents. What an adventure! Thanks for hosting this linkup. I've shared 3 of my posts and am off now to visit and comment on 3 others. Have a great week!

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  12. csuhpat1October 1, 2024 at 10:47 AM

    Hope everything goes well for your mom and step-father. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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  13. CathyOctober 1, 2024 at 10:59 AM

    Enjoy your week with your parents!

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  14. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!October 1, 2024 at 11:43 AM

    Joanne, so many changes in your family, and it looks like there will be more, as everyone settles into a new lifestyle for that next step along the way. As always, thanks so much for hosting! Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2024 at 7:47 PM

      Oh yes, lots and lots of changes coming up.

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  15. Laura @ Our Grand LivesOctober 1, 2024 at 12:07 PM

    Happy October, Joanne! Praying for your parents as they transition and travel in the coming days! We're sharing #34 and #35 today. Thanks for hosting us all!

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  16. Lindsay's Sweet WorldOctober 1, 2024 at 12:24 PM

    Thanks so much for the feature! I can't wait to hop on over to a few other blogs and visit! Happy October!

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  17. Kari October 1, 2024 at 1:28 PM

    I’m sending good thoughts for your mom and stepdad as they eventually settle into their new home area down south—and for you as your mom moves away. ❤️😘❤️


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  18. Tanya October 1, 2024 at 2:09 PM

    What a big change for your mom and stepdad! Thanks for the fun linkup!

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2024 at 7:48 PM

      Yep, lots of big changes! They are really excited.

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  19. SlabsOctober 1, 2024 at 2:19 PM

    All the best to your mom and Step-dad. Big changes, but exciting for sure.
    Hi there, Joanne, thank you for hosting. Happy Tuesday.
    My entries this week are numbered #52+53
    Hope you will join/share M-Sat at https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  20. Nancy 's Fashion StyleOctober 1, 2024 at 3:14 PM

    That site is very exciting for them. Thanks for hosting!

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  21. Barbara HarperOctober 1, 2024 at 3:20 PM

    What a time of transition. I thought we were going to need to downsize after my husband retired, but the market is so crazy now, it's cheaper to stay with the house payment we have.

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2024 at 7:49 PM

      Yeah, it is nuts; but it's actually much cheaper down south than up here!

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  22. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 1, 2024 at 4:03 PM

    Best wishes to your Mom and Step Dad on their hunt for a new home in the south. We moved west eleven years ago from NYC to Colorado to live closer to our children and grandchildren. It has been a wonderful adventure!

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  23. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthOctober 1, 2024 at 4:30 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. My shares at TAT#40 are 42, 43, and 44. Happy autumn and to those celebrating the Jewish New Year L'shanah Tovah.

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  24. RenaOctober 2, 2024 at 1:01 AM

    September was a busy month for us which is the topic of the post I added to the link-up. Thanks for hosting.

    Rena
    www.finewhateverblog.com

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  25. Heather{Our Life In a Click}October 2, 2024 at 8:52 AM

    Thank you for hosting. That is exciting for your parents. Moving, packing ,etc...it's a lot of work and stress but they are through the hard part!

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    1. Joanne October 2, 2024 at 10:34 AM

      It is a lot of work but I agree that the hardest part is behind them.

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  26. mireilleOctober 2, 2024 at 5:19 PM

    We've been enjoying relaxing fall break. The boys are a little congested but nothing too bad. It is nice to not have big plans but just a couple fun things planned.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne October 3, 2024 at 8:45 AM

      Other than the minor colds that sounds wonderful!

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  27. MarshaOctober 2, 2024 at 11:04 PM

    I hope your parents find a home they like quickly. It's nice you could spend a last weekend with them. Thanks for the link up!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  28. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenOctober 3, 2024 at 8:29 AM

    How wonderful that your mom and stepdad sold their home and will be on to exciting times of finding a new home. Thank you for the party, Joanne, and thank you for your visit to my blog.

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  29. Jill HarrisonOctober 7, 2024 at 1:12 AM

    Wow that seems like a big leap for your Mum and Step-Dad. I hope it goes well for them. Have a fabulous week, and thankyou for visiting my blog a few weeks ago. I am still trying to catch up!

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    1. Joanne October 7, 2024 at 5:25 AM

      Thank you! I hope it goes well for them too.

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  30. PaulaShort October 19, 2024 at 6:31 PM

    Thanks' bunches for sharing Talking About It Tuesday #40 with Sweet Tea & friend's this month.
    {{Hugs}}

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