Talking About It Tuesdays # 68

Happy Tuesday and welcome back to another Talking About it Tuesday party! I arrived home last night from a quick trip to Kentucky where I met up with some blogging buddies. Sometimes I still think it doesn't feel real that I've made actual friends through blogging. I got to meet a few more ladies this time around and experience a few new things too. It was a great way to recharge my batteries and I'm hitting the ground running today as we have another busy week in store. 

I was pretty proud of myself that I managed to visit everyone's posts last week before I left and found so many great ideas. With Mother's day fast approaching in the US and graduation season nearly here I'm already on the hunt for gift ideas, are you?




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

Five Day Post Op by My Seventies Split 
 


A few that caught my eye:

How to Make a Graduation Money Lei 2 Easy Ways by Press Print Party


Beyond Vinyl/ Discovering the Charm of Cup Wraps for Unique Mugs by Musings & Glimpses on Faith, Flavor, & Home


Because God has a Sense of Humor by Living Our April Days (Did you see that Michelle has a new grandbaby?!)

These are the older siblings; you'll have to click over to see the newborn photo

 

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. CharlotteApril 29, 2025 at 5:18 AM

    Another great blog party happening this week, Joanne! Thanks so much for hosting...will pour a cup & tea & read what everyone has been up to!! Have an awesome day, my friend!

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  2. Maria RineerApril 29, 2025 at 6:01 AM

    It was great to meet you and I think I did the actual link up correctly this time :). Thanks for the link up and I look forward to your recap!!

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  3. Amy ScottApril 29, 2025 at 6:24 AM

    Thank you for the link up and I think I did it correctly! Ha!

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  4. Michele MorinApril 29, 2025 at 7:10 AM

    Thank you for celebrating my new grandboy with me! He's a cutie and we're blessed!

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  5. Linda StollApril 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM

    Always fun to drop by early in the morning. Thanks for hostessing, friend!

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  6. Amy JohnsonApril 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM

    How nice you got to meet up with fellow bloggers. Thanks for the party.

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  7. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!April 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM

    I have met a couple of bloggers through the years, but it would be fun for a meet-up! So happy you got to do that!

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    1. Joanne May 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM

      These are the only ones I've met so far but I am definitely open to meeting more since it is so fun.

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  8. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM


    Joanne,
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 25, 27 and 28!!!!
    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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  9. Rebecca JoApril 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM

    Cute mug - I'm a sucker for coffee mugs!

    I love the creative way to give money - the perfect gift for graduates

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    1. Joanne May 1, 2025 at 11:01 AM

      I thought that was such a cute grad gift idea! I'm always looking for clever ways to gift money.

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  10. Laura @ Our Grand LivesApril 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM

    Thanks, as always, for hosting another great gathering! Happy Tuesday!

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  11. Julie's Creative LifestyleApril 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM

    How fun to take the trip to Kentucky to meet up with some blogging friends. It's so nice meeting blog friends in person. Thanks for hosting and enjoy the rest of the week.

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  12. Jennifer WiseApril 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM

    I've never met any blogging friends in person--what a cool thing to do! Thanks for hosting. :) I've shared two posts and am off now to visit others. :)

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  13. SlabsApril 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM

    Hello Joanne, thank you so much for the linkup party. It's awesome to meet blogging buddies, I was fortunate to have met 2 to date.
    My entries this week #38+39
    Hope to see you also share with https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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    1. Joanne May 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM

      It's such a fun and weird feeling to meet someone I feel like I already know and yet it's the first time we're meeting!

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  14. Lisa R Howeler of Boondock RamblingsApril 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM

    that sounds like such a fun trip! I'm glad you were able to do that! I hope you have a good week even if it is super busy.

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    1. Joanne May 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM

      Thank you! It has been a good week but definitely very busy.

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  15. mireilleApril 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM

    Getting to everyone's post is impressive! And what fun to meet with blogging friend. Marsha suggested we meet in Nashville, so I am hoping we can make it happen this summer.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Joanne May 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM

      It's getting harder to do as the party grows but I do enjoy it... even if it takes me a bit longer.

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  16. Memphis BridgesApril 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM

    It was so fun and so thankful you have come both years! Hugs to you!

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  17. ViolettaApril 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM

    Oh, that is very nice that you met blogging friends. That´s what´s not happened yet with me...but most of them live too far away to meet.
    Have a good time and all the best
    Violetta

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  18. MarshaMay 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM

    I hope to some day meet lots of different bloggers. So far, I've only met one!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  19. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM

    How fun for you to meet some blogging buddies in Kentucky. I gave met a few also. We have a special bond through our words and photos and really do get to know each other, kind of like old fashioned pen pals. Thank you for hosting, Joanne.

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    1. Joanne May 2, 2025 at 6:04 AM

      We really do; it's very neat... and refreshing to know that they are authentically themselves on their blogs too.

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