Talking About It Tuesday #46

We had my parents up visiting us this weekend but I don't feel like we got to spend a whole lot of time with them! They arrived late Thursday night and had an appointment at the bank, then Saturday Evan and I went to tour the last college on our list (for this fall anyway!)... which just happened to be Alec's college so we popped in to see him while we were there. Sunday my husband and Ian headed out fishing and my parents left to head to back to North Carolina so it was a very busy feeling weekend for all of us. 

Thank you to all of you who come back week after week and make this such a successful link party! It makes me so happy to see this community grow and blossom. We had so many wonderful posts linked up with us again last week that, once again, it was SO hard to pick just a few to feature. You all are killing it with incredible content! 





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




A few that caught my eye:

Blueberry Pancake Pie Recipe by Fat Dad Foodie


Top 5 Friends Thanksgiving Episodes by Kari Miller Blog


DIY Dollar Tree Craft Clothespin Turkey by Creatively Beth


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-- up to 3 posts per blog.  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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  1. Maria RineerNovember 12, 2024 at 5:36 AM

    At least you got to see your parents a little! Hopefully they will have a more leisurely visit sometime around the holidays. Hope the college visit went well. Thanks for the link up!

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  2. CharlotteNovember 12, 2024 at 5:54 AM

    Thanks for another great blog party! You had a very busy weekend...it's a hectic time of year for sure! I'm sure your parents completely understand & hope you get to have a bit more leisurely visit again soon!

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  3. HollyNovember 12, 2024 at 6:33 AM

    Sorry your time with your parents was rushed but this is the season right? Getting those kids where they need to be- so great that you toured Alec's school and got to see him!

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    1. Joanne November 12, 2024 at 12:28 PM

      We figured it was worth checking out since both kids would then qualify for a "sibling" discount... but we don't think it's a good fit for Evan and what he wants to study.

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  4. Laura @ Our Grand LivesNovember 12, 2024 at 6:41 AM

    You may need a moment to catch your breath after such a busy weekend! I'm sure you (and your parents) enjoyed the visit! The blueberry pancake pie you featured this week is so intriguing to me... it looks delicious! Thanks, as always, for hosting your fun gathering!

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    1. Joanne November 12, 2024 at 12:29 PM

      I was really intrigued by that pancake pie too; I'm not a fan of traditional blueberry pie but that sure looked tasty to me!

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  5. Memphis BridgesNovember 12, 2024 at 7:07 AM

    What a whirlwind weekend for you. I hope y'all can get a NC trip in next year to vist.

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    1. Joanne November 12, 2024 at 12:29 PM

      I hope so too! But if not they'll be up here for the summer and we'll definitely see them then.

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  6. Amy ScottNovember 12, 2024 at 7:11 AM

    Busy weekend! This link up is a smashing success! It's nice to be able to link any kind of post and the variety is really amazing!

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  7. Linda StollNovember 12, 2024 at 7:30 AM

    some weekends leave us longing for a quiet Monday morning!

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    1. Joanne November 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM

      It's been so odd for us to have so much on our calendar this fall; but I've enjoyed the business.

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  8. Heather{Our Life In a Click}November 12, 2024 at 7:35 AM

    That sounded busy! I hope you have a more relaxing week! Thanks for hosting!

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  9. JudeeNovember 12, 2024 at 7:49 AM

    Sometimes there is just too many things to do and we get pulled in too many directions. Thanks for hosting this party. Looks like some interesting shares.

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  10. Amy JohnsonNovember 12, 2024 at 7:58 AM

    Sounds like a busy but exciting week you had. Thanks for the party.

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  11. JeanieNovember 12, 2024 at 8:37 AM

    So many good links to check out. You've had a busy weekend, though sorry there wasn't more time for the parents. Thanks for hosting this week!

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    1. Joanne November 12, 2024 at 12:31 PM

      At least I got to go to brunch with them one day!

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  12. mireilleNovember 12, 2024 at 8:41 AM

    I have enjoyed the quieter weekends this year. No sports... my oldest comes home most weekends from school.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  13. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!November 12, 2024 at 8:42 AM

    Ohhhh, great features! Have a great week ahead, and thanks for the link-up!

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  14. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 12, 2024 at 8:58 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks for visiting and 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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  15. Julie's Creative LifestyleNovember 12, 2024 at 9:48 AM

    It sounds like you had a busy weekend. I like the blueberry pie featured this week!

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  16. AnonymousNovember 12, 2024 at 11:14 AM

    Thanks for the linkup.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  17. AnonymousNovember 12, 2024 at 11:19 AM

    Wow- I am so honored to be in last week's Top 5. Thanks for recognizing my blog. So many great blogs and links to pick from. :) Hope everyone has a great Tuesday! ~Kari

    karimillerblog.com

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  18. ViolettaNovember 12, 2024 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks for hosting week by week. All the best and have a good time
    Violetta

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  19. Sandra @ Dinner at EightNovember 12, 2024 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party! I need to relax just reading about your weekend lol!

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  20. SlabsNovember 12, 2024 at 12:28 PM

    This time of year, time is limited, wish I still had my parents to say hi and give a hug. Treasure whatever time you have with them
    Hi there, thank you so much for hosting. Hope your day and week is going well.
    My entries this week are 56+57
    Hope you will join SSPS https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  21. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 12, 2024 at 2:04 PM

    I'm sure that even spending a small amount of time with your parents was appreciated. I remember doing college visits with my children....hard tp believe my oldest grandson is now just a few years away from college years!

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2024 at 10:22 AM

      It was wonderful to see them for whatever length of time we managed to eek out together.

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  22. MarshaNovember 12, 2024 at 7:42 PM

    I was lucky and had my mom close up until she passed. We actually moved to be close to our kids. Thanks so much for the link up!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2024 at 10:23 AM

      That is wonderful! My mom feels kind of torn since both my sisters moved away so she figures if she spends part of the year in the Carolinas with them and then part of the year up here with us and my brother she'll get to see everyone every year.

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  23. Jennifer WiseNovember 12, 2024 at 7:50 PM

    Sounds like a whirlwind but still a nice family time. :) Thanks so much for hosting this fun party! It's become so popular so fast. Congrats!

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2024 at 10:23 AM

      Definitely still some great family times-- at least three times over the couple of days they were here we were laughing so hard we were crying.

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  24. Life Images by Jill, Western AustraliaNovember 13, 2024 at 5:51 AM

    Yes I need to make my life easier - but ooo those blueberry pie looks so delicious. Enjoy your week and thankyou again for the linkup.

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  25. Beth WatsonNovember 13, 2024 at 11:04 AM

    Thanks for hosting a FABULOUS linky party every week, Joanne !
    Don't forget to join us over at the Creatively Crafty Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
    https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-2/
    Pinned!
    Creatively, Beth

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  26. csuhpat1November 13, 2024 at 12:11 PM

    Glad you had a little family time. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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  27. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 13, 2024 at 9:34 PM

    You did have a busy weekend, but at least you got to see your parents for a bit before they headed back. Thank you for hosting, Joanne!

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    1. Joanne November 14, 2024 at 5:40 AM

      They'll be back this coming Monday for a few days too. I do not envy them all that driving back and forth though.

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