Talking About it Tuesday #58

Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I feel like I have spent the past week catching up with all sorts of family and friends-- I spent Wednesday afternoon on the phone for over an hour with my college bestie, then Thursday I talked with Alec for quite some time, Sunday I got a call from my mom and we got all caught up after not having talked in nearly in a month. It's been wonderful. 

We had some really wonderful posts linked up with us last week and I can't wait to see what everyone shares this week. 




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




A few that caught my eye:

Peach Baked Oatmeal by Recipes Simple


Get the Look for Less- Striped Sweater by Douse in Pink


Fun Valentine's Day Activity by Harassed Mom


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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Comments

  1. Maria RineerFebruary 18, 2025 at 5:53 AM

    That's great that you got to catch up with family and friends. Some weekends that I don't do anything much in terms of going places, I feel like I am still social if I talk on the phone, face time, and/ or text family and friends. Thanks for the link up!

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  2. MariaFebruary 18, 2025 at 6:23 AM

    Thanks for hosting, I hope you have a great week!

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  3. Heather{Our Life In a Click}February 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM

    Its nice to catch up with everyone!! Thank you for hosting!

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    1. Joanne February 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM

      It sure was so nice to catch up with everyone.

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  4. Laura @ Our Grand LivesFebruary 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM

    It's always a blessing to catch up with loved ones! So glad you had those opportunities to connect and thanks for giving us this opportunity to do so! Happy Tuesay!

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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM

    Joanne,
    I hope you are having a good week so far....
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 20, 21 and 22...
    Thanks so much for hosting this charming party!!! I truly do appreciate it as I do know the time involved with it....I hope you and your family are well and enjoying your week!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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    1. Joanne February 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM

      We are well and trying to keep warm indoors as much as we can! Thank you, Debbie.

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  6. mireilleFebruary 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM

    Have a great week! Always enjoy finding some fun post to read on your linkup!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  7. LynneFebruary 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM

    What a lovely surprise, Joanne, to see "Quiet Moments" as one of your featured posts. Love visiting your blog and want to thank you for hosting each week. Have a wonderful week.
    Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland

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  8. Amy JohnsonFebruary 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks for the party!

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  9. Jennifer WiseFebruary 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM

    Catching up and reconnecting is so great! Glad you could do that! Thanks for hosting this party. I'm leaving 2 posts of my own and then am off to visit and comment on others. :) Have a great week.

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  10. SlabsFebruary 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM

    Hello Joanne, thank you so much and showcasing SSPS logo
    My entries this week 41+42
    Please share with SSPS: https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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    1. Joanne February 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM

      Thank you for sharing your recipes; we love challah bread!

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiFebruary 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM

    So many wonderful link ups as always! Thankd for hosting every week.

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  12. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM

    Joanne, I love seeing the nice variety of featured bloggers! Thanks for hosting, I appreciate it. Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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    1. Joanne February 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM

      Thanks; it can be so hard to pick just a few to feature.

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  13. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthFebruary 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM

    Thanks so much Joanne for hosting Talking About it Tuesday #58. Hope you and your readers enjoy checking out my posts #91, 92, and 93. Wishing you all a marvelous day and be well.

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  14. Hena TayebFebruary 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM

    Nice that you got a chance to catch up with everyone.

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    1. Joanne February 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM

      It was really nice and talking with my mom I get all caught up on what's going on with my siblings too.

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  15. Memphis BridgesFebruary 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM

    those conversations sound so life giving!

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  16. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogFebruary 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM

    Thank you so much for the feature this week!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  17. Lisa HowelerFebruary 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM

    I'm glad you were able to catch up with some friends and family. Hope you are having a great week.

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    1. Joanne February 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM

      Thank you! It's been a fun week that seems to be flying by.

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  18. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenFebruary 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM

    How nice that you were able to get caught up with family and friends recently, Joanne. Thank you for hosting and sharing with us.

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  19. csuhpat1February 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM

    Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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  20. Michele MorinFebruary 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM

    I lost track of this link up! Will try to get back again soon!

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    1. Joanne February 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM

      Thank you so much for finding us and linking up with us! Since I always have 2 posts go live on Tuesdays this one is often second on the blog and a bit harder to spot.

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