Talking About It Tuesday # 56

Happy February! I'm not sure how each year January seems to drag on and on while also somehow flying by. I think all those winter months here are tricky that way because the summer months just feel like they are over in a flash. I guess you can tell I much prefer sunny, warm weather to cold and icy! 

I hope 2024 has been treating you well so far. We sure have had some really wonderful blog posts shared. I had a really hard time playing/picking favorites this week; I know I say this nearly every week but it is rather difficult to pick just a few when so many great posts are shared. It tickles me to no end to see so many of you returning week after week to link up with us so thank you all so much for keeping this party going strong.  




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




A few that caught my eye:

Scarf Styling by An Inspired Home


Dollar Tree Buffalo Plaid Heart Sign by Creatively Beth


The Ripped Bodice-- A Romance Bookstore by Julie's Creative Lifestyle


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!

Click here to enter
Linking up with: Fine/Whatever, 





Comments

  1. HollyFebruary 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM

    Oh that book store looks and sounds divine doesn't it?! :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 4, 2025 at 6:34 AM

      It sure does! I love a cute, independent bookstore!

      Delete
  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much 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

    ReplyDelete
  3. BethanyFebruary 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my scarf styling post! And thank you for hosting each week. I"m enjoying your homeschool throwback post - I have a homeschooled senior this year and getting ready for the graduation is bringing back so many memories.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM

      You're welcome! I loved each of those outfits so much. Good luck with your senior! My youngest is a junior and my other two are already in college/graduated from college. It really flies by so fast.

      Delete
  4. Thrifting WonderlandFebruary 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM

    Such a pleasure to visit your site every week. Thanks so much for hosting. I really appreciate the feature for the soup and beer bread. They are tasty and easy recipes to try. Have a wonderful week.
    Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM

      Thank you so much; that is so nice to hear! I am so glad you link up with us each week.

      Delete
  5. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM

    That name, The Ripped Bodice, is adorable! I am so pleased that not only bookstores, but reading is making a comeback. Reading was always my outlet as a kid, and one we can all enjoy. Thanks for hosting, I appreciate it. Melynda @scratchmadefood!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM

      Right?! Isn't that the cutest name for a romance themed book store? I have always been a HUGE reader too.

      Delete
  6. Julie's Creative LifestyleFebruary 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks Joanne for featuring my ripped bodice bookstore blog post, what a nice surprise. I love that cute love sign craft. I hope you stay warm and enjoy the rest of the week.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Heather{Our Life In a Click}February 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM

    I loved seeing Julie being featured. Thanks for hosting and Happy Tuesday!

    ReplyDelete
  8. JenniferFebruary 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM

    I love looking at everyone's posts! Thanks so much for hosting your link up each week!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Amy JohnsonFebruary 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM

    I'm always so happy when January is over. February isn't so bad because it's short and you have Valentine's Day in the month, but March, that's always the worst.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM

      Yes, March is truly awful! LOL... it's often the month we get the most snow too just when we think winter might be ending.

      Delete
  10. ViolettaFebruary 4, 2025 at 11:29 AM

    Yes, dear Joanne, the year has started fine....and winter is going on with fine snow on the skiing slopes...you wrote you are more prefering the warm summer time. I like it too, but skiing in winter also is great pleasure to me. Have a good time and all the best
    Violetta

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM

      That is wonderful! I haven't skied since I broke my leg in the 4th grade. I have tried a few other winter "sports" of sorts but haven't really found one I love yet.

      Delete
  11. MissyFebruary 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM

    Okay, that romantic bookstore?! Oh my gosh, I would give my left leg to visit! I have such a thing for bookstores!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM

      Isn't that the cutest?! I love scoping out little/local bookstores wherever I go. Though I've decided I need to be better about buying something to support them each time I go into one.

      Delete
  12. Jennifer WiseFebruary 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM

    I am the same way--January just doesn't have anything fun in it, so it goes on forever!! Flipping the calendar over to February seems like a great accomplishment. :) Thanks so much for hosting this great linkup. I've left a couple of my own posts and am off to visit others. :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. SlabsFebruary 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM

    Hello there dear Joanne, thank you so much for hosting. Enjoy your day
    Amazing soup recipe for this snowy weather we have here in BC, Canada at present
    My entries: 45+46
    Please share with SSPS: https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM

      We're braced for more snow tomorrow; my youngest is hoping his college class will be canceled. 😂

      Delete
  14. Gail Is This Mutton?February 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Always enjoy joining and looking at the entries in your link up

    ReplyDelete
  15. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM

    Happy February! I'm back from my blog break with a brief update about my husband's surgery. I missed everyone in blog land!

    ReplyDelete
  16. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comFebruary 4, 2025 at 9:36 PM

    That soup looks divine. I love cabbage but PC not so much. Wonder if I could sneak it by him. Er have a couple of cute new book stores that I need to explore. Love the name The Ripped Bodice!! What a hoot.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM

      Isn't that a riot?! It looks so cute inside too.

      Delete
  17. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM

    Me again..Just stopping by to thank you for taking the time to visit!! I truly appreciate i!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM

      Aw, anytime Debbie! I love seeing what you and your family are up to.

      Delete
  18. MarshaFebruary 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM

    I absolutely agree that January just flew by! I haven't been linking up because I didn't realize this post was down at the bottom of your Tuesday remembering homeschooling post! Anyway, thanks for the link up!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM

      Yeah, I hate that on any 2 post day there is no way to share the headline. I feel like one always gets overshadowed by the other... I was afraid some people might not see it tucked under the other.

      Delete
  19. mireilleFebruary 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM

    It's funny how different people like different parts of the year. We've had some weather in the mid 70s and I've already complained of the heat! Thankfully, I know it's just false spring and it will cool back off soon. Trying to enjoy the outdoors at mid day when it is pleasant.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM

      Our summer temps are usually in the 80's with maybe a few days in the 90's and living on the lake we almost always have a nice breeze. But I'm happiest with weather between 55/60 and 85. This time of year I'm happy with weather in the upper 30's... which looks like I won't be seeing for at least a week but at least it's been sunny. Usually our winters tend to be very gray and dreary so I'm just happy when it's shining at least.

      Delete
  20. Beth WatsonFebruary 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM

    THANK YOU Joanne for including my Buffalo Plaid Heart with the rest of the amazing inspiration! Have a lovely week! Creatively, Beth

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM

      You're welcome! thank you so much for sharing your lovely crafts with us.

      Delete
  21. Lydia C. LeeFebruary 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM

    That bookstore name is hilarious.

    ReplyDelete
  22. csuhpat1February 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM

    That bookstore looks great. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Joanne February 6, 2025 at 5:18 AM

      I love a good theme and they sure embraced theirs!

      Delete
  23. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthFebruary 6, 2025 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks so much Joanne for your support. Wishing you a beautiful day andbe well.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Favorite TV Shows Growing Up in the 80's and early 90's

Image
Do you remember the TGIF lineups on Friday nights? I can remember planning sleepovers and time with friends around TV Show lineups of our favorite shows... or else trying to set the VCR to record our favorite shows if we weren't going to be home. And through the years I had SO MANY favorites! Growing pains aired in 1985 which put me around age 8 and it stayed on the air until I was 15 or so; I'm pretty sure most people in my age group watched mostly for Kirk Cameron and all his antics.  I still have a soft spot for family sit-coms!  The Facts of Life aired when I was just 2  and stayed on the air until I was 11 so I'm sure the episodes I remember so fondly were either some of the later ones and then reruns shown later on when I was old enough to watch from the beginning. I think everyone would have loved an Edna Garret in their lives.   Benson another sitcom that began airing when I was just 2 and was done by the time I was 9 (another one I must have watched mai...
Read more

Things That Make Me Laugh

Image
I loved the challenge of this week's list for our 26 lists link up.  I don't know about you but I really need to laugh more lately.  It's such a great stress reliever. 1.  Books-- I love a good funny book that makes me laugh out loud.  I haven't read one in a while but if you have any recommendations I'm all ears.  The last book I can remember making me laugh was the Un-Honeymooners. 2  The boys being silly. 3.  Watching shows like America's Funniest Videos or Family Feud. 4. My husband.  Most people don't realize it but he's actually pretty funny and often makes me laugh. 5.  Whenever my sisters/ family get together and we get to reminiscing (particularly if my Aunt Elaine is around) we end up laughing so hard at all the old family stories that we are all in tears by the end of the night.  It's fabulous. 6. Movies like Mom's Night Out, Christmas Vacation, and Grown Ups make me laugh out loud. 7.  When my ...
Read more

Prime Purchases in January & February

Image
 We decided not to renew our Amazon Prime membership in December so I haven't been ordering nearly as much from Amazon these past two month. I do, however, wait until I have a large list so I can take advantage of free shipping. My intention had been to try and not buy anything from them this year but it seems like I'm still placing orders at least once or twice a month... mostly because I can't find the same stuff in stores locally.  A lot of these organic food choices are cheaper in bulk through amazon and since I am the only one that eats them, they should last me quite a long time!  If anyone has any suggestions on where else to look for cheaper organic products I've love some ideas! I did place an order with Vitacost, and looked into Azure (which doesn't have drop off locations near us). Our nearest Trader Joes is 45 minutes away as is the nearest Whole Foods which were my next thoughts...  Raw organic cashews   Organic hemp seeds Basil seeds Raw organic pi...
Read more

Currently in March 2025

Image
It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for Currently with Jennifer. This month we'll be talking about the things we're currently loving, craving, pinning, planning, and appreciating Loving:  I have so many great things I'm loving this month. I am loving how Evan's room turned out (he picked such a great color!). I LOVED seeing the otters playing in the water/ice last week. Alec and I had the most fun grabbing dinner and seeing the show & Juliet in Providence (we even got comped better seats at the show since we arrived so early!). And of course I am loving having Alec home this week.  We hadn't made any reservations anywhere so we ended up at the counter for a coal fired pizza place; it was so neat watching them make the pizzas all night (and so delicious too!). I forgot to take a photo of ours but we split a Magherita-- sauce, mozzarella, and fresh basil It was such a fun show! So lively and the storyline was great; we laughed a lot and the music ma...
Read more

The Books I Read in February& Share Your Shelf #11

Image
 Marilyn,   Jennifer,   Tanya,  and I are so happy to be hosting this monthly link up (that goes live on the first Thursday of every month) dedicated solely to books and book reviews. Through this link up I've gotten lots of great ideas on what books to read next! This time of the year it's so hard to pick which prompt to fit each of the books I'm reading into the 52 Book Challenge since so many of them fit in multiple spots! But I love the ease of it.  I read lots of great book this month but I'm starting to wonder about myself... I read at least 3 books that I can think of off the top of my head this month where the cast of characters was large and by the end I was having a hard time remembering who was who. I mean I definitely followed along with the main storyline and enjoyed them but I do feel like I was missing some of the side stories and details. Perhaps there are just some stories I should NOT be listening to. At least with the physical books I can glan...
Read more