Talking About it Tuesday #14

Happy April! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter (if that's a holiday you celebrate).  We don't normally do much for Easter but my younger sister and her family decided to make a last minute trip up to visit from North Carolina so we found ourselves hosting Easter dinner for 18! (my mom provided the food, we cooked it all up and provided the space).  They're here the whole week so Evan and I are rearranging our schooling to spend a bit more time with them when we can before they leave. 


The link with the most views from last week's party: It's a tie!

A Visit to the Ark Encounter by Stray Thoughts


Spring Things by Overflowing with Thankfulness



A few that caught my eye:

Date Night Look with Cotton Traders by Is This Mutton?


Homemade Everything Bagels by Esme Salon



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 for.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Comments

  1. StephanieApril 2, 2024 at 5:12 AM

    Thank you for hosting. 😊 Have a great week.

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  2. HollyApril 2, 2024 at 6:32 AM

    Love this little linkup- thank you so much!

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  3. Jennifer GoodwinApril 2, 2024 at 6:48 AM

    Thanks for the shout=out! I love this weekly link-up; thank you for hosting each week!

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  4. Carol @Comfort Spring StationApril 2, 2024 at 7:53 AM

    Your Easter sounds delightful with family visiting. Have a wonderful week! #MMBC

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  5. Reidland FamilyApril 2, 2024 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks for hosting. Have a wonderful week!

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  6. Handmade in IsraelApril 2, 2024 at 9:30 AM

    Linking up for the first time with nos. 16 and 17. Thank you for hosting. Enjoy being with your family.

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  7. SlabsApril 2, 2024 at 1:30 PM

    WOW, thank you so much for featuring Homemade Everything Bagels. Thanks for hosting Joanne and having me over. This time, my entries are #24+25. Feel free to join SSPS Linkup M-S: https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  8. PamelaApril 2, 2024 at 8:14 PM

    I loved Jennifer's Spring Things post.

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  9. Nancy 's Fashion StyleApril 3, 2024 at 1:30 AM

    Thanks for hosting and have a lovely day!

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  10. Laura @ Our Grand LivesApril 3, 2024 at 1:59 AM

    Happy April, Joanne! Thanks so much for hosting this space fo rus to gather and share each week... I always look forward to seeing what you're up to!

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  11. Gail Is This Mutton?April 3, 2024 at 2:48 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring me! Very impressed that you cooked for 18. Thanks for the link-up

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2024 at 6:30 AM

      Aw, thanks! We're used to it; we used to have a few more before my older sister and her family moved away too.

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  12. MireilleApril 3, 2024 at 6:52 AM

    That's a lot of people but sounds like it was well organized!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2024 at 12:49 PM

      Yeah, it's really not a big deal to me... I'm so used to it. But I do find I only enjoy hosting a few times a year now instead of for every single holiday like I used to.

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  13. JeanieApril 3, 2024 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Joanne! Have a terrific week. (18? You've got to be kidding -- you're awesome!)

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  14. Jennifer WiseApril 3, 2024 at 9:45 AM

    Wow, dinner for 18! With a lot of helpers, that sounds fun! Happy Easter. Thank you for hosting this linkup!

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2024 at 12:50 PM

      I don't usually get many helpers with our meals so even just not having to buy all the food myself was a treat!

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  15. Melissa BakerApril 3, 2024 at 1:03 PM

    A last minute dinner for 18 people???? Wow! I wouldnt be able to pull that off unless it was fish n chips at the park! I only have a table for four and enough cutlery/bowls/plates for 8! Minimal living over here. I'd get anxiety if that many people showed up to my little house!

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    1. Joanne April 3, 2024 at 3:42 PM

      LOL! We have hosted most holiday since moving into this house 20+ years ago and we have a large family so I am well versed in prepping food for a crowd. We have a nice large house that easily accommodates everyone (more so than anyone else in my family at least).

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  16. Joanne April 3, 2024 at 3:43 PM

    You're welcome! It's my pleasure.

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  17. PaulaShort April 4, 2024 at 9:10 AM

    Joanne, I didn't know you host a link up. Now I do so I'm bookmarking you to my Link up bookmark. I'll be stopping by for sure.
    Visiting today from SSPS 304 #28&29

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    1. Joanne April 4, 2024 at 12:38 PM

      Oh I am so glad to hear you'll be stopping by from now on!

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