Talking About it Tuesday #60

Well, hello March! I'm hopeful that this year March doesn't come in like a lion as we've had plenty of storms and high winds this winter. Do you know that saying? That March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb? I can not wait to change our clocks this weekend and see even more sun and daylight! 

Regardless of weather we have a very busy week planned.. well not so much "we" as Alec having made lots of spring break plans is forcing Evan and I to adjust our schedules too. Today, for example, I am most likely either giving up my car or playing chauffer since both boys need "their" car at the same time. I don't mind though I love that Alec is getting to see all his old friends while he's home. Today a few of them are meeting up at his old high school to have lunch in the restaurant and get to see chef and some of the culinary students that were a grade behind them. I'm sure they'll have a fabulous time!

We had another large turnout for last week's party and apparently I am ready for some spring projects as all my features this week feature arts and crafts and gardening projects. 




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

February Life Lately by Doused in Pink



A few that caught my eye:

Creative Mindfulness: Visiting African Art by Old New Green Redo


12 Easy Herbs to Grow from Seed by Flour on My Face


DIY No-Sew Gnome Craft for Spring by Press Print Party



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.

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  1. ViolettaMarch 4, 2025 at 5:59 AM

    I did not know this saying..but I think it can be true....this year here it seems to be the other way round. March started with sunny weather and abnormal high temperatures...maybe he will turn to a lion ...maybe next week. Have a good time and all the best
    Violetta

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM

      We have had bitterly cold temps and high winds but it does look like it should be warming up a bit by the end of the week.

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  2. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogMarch 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM

    I'm looking forward to more daylight too! Thank you so much for the feature!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  3. Amy ScottMarch 4, 2025 at 6:29 AM

    So fun to have Alec home I bet! I am ready for all the plants and spring flowers!

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM

      It has been a lot of fun and for whatever reason Evan has lots of plans with his friends this week too!

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 4, 2025 at 6:37 AM

    I'm over the "lion" weather and hopes it sticks to the lamb! I can't believe it's spring break already. It is nice to have them home and it's nice he gets to see his old friends!

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM

      Yeah, his break seems a bit early though I do know of at least 2 other colleges that have their break this week too-- Evan's isn't for another 2 weeks... so it seems like anytime in March is spring break!

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  5. Maria RineerMarch 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM

    It sounds like Alec is having a good break- but yeah, the dynamic as well as the car situation can change one a dime (sort of like spring weather!) when kids are home from college :).

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM

      It's actually the literal first time this has happened to us! Evan rarely wants or has to drive anywhere so Alec usually just has free reign but it's not that big a deal; luckily they both are pretty flexible and are fine with me playing chauffer or switching up their plans.

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  6. Laura @ Our Grand LivesMarch 4, 2025 at 7:10 AM

    I love a cute gnome and that herb post had me excited for the season ahead! Thanks, as always, for hosting us all, Joanne! Enjoy your time with your family this week!

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  7. Amy JohnsonMarch 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM

    Our March is entering like a lion with a winter storm. ugh. Anyway, thanks for the party.

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM

      Ugh! We didn't get any winter storms but our temps dropped like 30 degrees overnight and the winds came howling through something fierce. Hoping better weather comes your way soon!

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  8. PamMarch 4, 2025 at 7:36 AM

    I'm so glad March is coming in nicely, here. We have had quite the winter. Thanks so much for hosting! I think this might be my first time here!

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  9. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMarch 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM

    Joanne,
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 22, 23 and 24!!
    Thanks so much for hosting!! 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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  10. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!March 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM

    Joanne, those gnomes are so cute! We have having a lion day here in Texas, high winds and rain. Ironically I have always lived where March "marches" in like a lion! Thanks for hosting! Melynda @scratchmadefood!

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    1. Joanne March 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM

      Oh yes, it's been like a lion here too with high winds... the rain was supposed to hold off until tomorrow but it looks like it's starting right now instead.

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  11. Jennifer WiseMarch 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM

    I'm really ready for spring, too! Fun features. Thanks for hosting. I've shared 2 posts and am off now to see what others have shared. :)

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  12. LyshaMarch 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM

    Another great collection! Gonna go check them out.

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  13. MichelleMarch 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM

    Whew, that is a busy spring break! Thanks for the reminder about the clocks changing, I’d totally forgotten.

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  14. Julie's Creative LifestyleMarch 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM

    Thanks for hosting and enjoy the rest of the week.

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  15. csuhpat1March 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM

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

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  16. SlabsMarch 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM

    Hello Joanne, thank you so much for hosting this party
    Hope your weekend and the weather treats you well.
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  17. Jennifer at Shoreline JourneysMarch 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM

    OMG, I love the gnomes! I swear I have holiday decorations for every season, and have gnomes for all of them. Have a wonderful rest of your week!

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  18. Life Of 2 SnowbirdsMarch 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM

    Hmm...when I lived in NY I never saw March go out like a lamb lol! Thanks so much for hosting this party. Hope you have a fantastic week!

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    1. Joanne March 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM

      Tell me about it.. it is so rarely a lamb by the end of the month.. maybe more like a lion cub?

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  19. Lisa R Howeler of Boondock RamblingsMarch 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM

    March always goes out like a lion in my neck of the woods. When we first moved into this house five years ago it snowed the last week of March. April was a mess and the first week of May (of MAY!) we had snow again. I about fainted. So far, though, the months of April and May have been calmer.

    Sounds like your boys are keeping you on your toes! Hope they have fun!

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    1. Joanne March 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM

      I remember standing in my mother's front yard when my oldest was a baby and it started snowing on Mother's day. Luckily that's not our usual. I don't count on nice weather until April...

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  20. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMarch 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM

    We had high winds here in Texas so it definitely was in like a lion. Sounds like your boys are busy! Thank you for hosting and enjoy your week.

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2025 at 5:17 AM

      Thank you! It has been a busy but fun week.

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  21. Laura BMarch 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM

    Normally I'm all about spring, but I'm kind of sad the kids barely got any chance to play in the snow this winter! Maybe we will have 1 more snowfall for them!

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    1. Joanne March 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM

      We seemed to have more ice than snow this year or at least the ice was much worse to deal with anyway. I don't ever hope for more snow but do just sort of expect at least one more snowstorm in March or April since that's not all that unusual for us.

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