Talking About it Tuesdays #75

We had some really beautiful weather last week (and some rain too) but it was finally hot and sunny and felt like summer was well on its way. We went strawberry picking and made some homemade jam. We had a quiet weekend with the older two boys working both days. My husband's only real request for father's day was some delicious homemade strawberry shortcake with our freshly picked strawberries and I was happy to comply! How was your week/weekend?

 It's time for another link party and boy did we have some really fabulous posts linked up with us last week. I love that I can always find a little bit of everything at this party and can't wait to see what you share this week. 


 
The link with the most views from last week's party:
 
Tuesday Talk by My Joyful Life 
 

 

A few that caught my eye:

 

Book Review: The Kite Runner by Sun-Sea-Soil-Sky 
 
 
Amsterdam-Part 2, Zandvoort by Nature Pure- But Not Only- Photos from Home and More
 


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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Comments

  1. Amy JohnsonJune 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM

    Strawberry Shortcake is my favorite dessert, so I can understand your husband's only request. ha ha. Thanks for the party.

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM

      We all enjoy strawberry shortcake too so it was a bit hit with the whole family.

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  2. Maria RineerJune 17, 2025 at 6:57 AM

    Our weather was cool/rainy last week. This week is warming up but with rain. I'm not complaining. All the plants/grass/flowers are thriving and lush looking. (I'd feel differently if I had a business that depended on non rainy weather but that isn't the case for me!) I'm sure the strawberry shortcake with fresh berries was good! My husband's favorite dessert is chocolate eclair cake (with graham crackers/pudding/whipped cream/chocolate on top). It's easy to make and the girls make him one on his birthday and Father's Day. Have a great day!

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM

      Well, I think it has rained every day this week but at least I haven't had to water my new lawn at all!

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  3. Jenn LloydJune 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM

    I'm ready for more sunshine than rain, but I'm also going to be thankful for the rain so I don't have to water my flowers. It's fun being honored here last week; that was a fun surprise! Thanks for hosting us here each week!

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM

      I wouldn't mind just a bit more sun; we're certainly getting our fair share of rain.

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}June 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM

    That strawberry shortcake sounded so perfect for Father's Day! We were away last week so we missed a lot of the nice weather and now it's cool and rainy. I'm ready for sunshine!

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM

      Aw, bummer! I hope you get some nice sunshiny weather soon!

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  5. Laura @ Our Grand LivesJune 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM

    I'm so excited for strawberry season! We can never get enough! We're keeping our fingers crossed that the sun will soon arrive - what a strange June it has been!

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM

      I love strawberry season; even if we were warned that the berries were very small this year. Luckily they still tasted great!

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  6. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM

    Joanne,
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 22, 23 and 24!!
    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

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  7. AnonymousJune 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM

    All for strawberries.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  8. ViolettaJune 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    Thank you dear Joanne for featuring my Zandvoort-post. It´s strange that father´s day is celebrated on different times. In Germany they do it earlier. Here in Austria one week earlier than at ours. But I think the same about both celebration days - Mother and Father. They are getting too commercial. I like strawberrys ...maybe will will collect some when the fields are open..
    Have a good time and all the best
    Violetta

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM

      You're welcome! We keep both mother's and father's day pretty low key around here.

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  9. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!June 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM

    Mmmm shortcake and jam, sounds like a great weekend!

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  10. SlabsJune 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM

    Good morning Joanne, thank you so much for the great party and showcasing the SSPS logo.
    My entries this week #43+44
    Hope to see you also share with https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  11. Lisa R Howeler of Boondock RamblingsJune 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM

    Ooh...strawberry shortcake! Yum!! I love pretty much anything strawberry!

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  12. Gail Is This MuttonJune 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM

    Having strawberries every day - yum! Thanks for the link-up

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  13. Kim June 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM

    Fresh strawberries in jam and cake sounds delish! We had ice cream cake, but our strawberries have flowered. If the sun ever decides to come out maybe we'll have some by 4th of July! Haha! Thanks for the party!

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM

      Fingers crossed that you get some strawberries soon!

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  14. StacyJune 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM

    Mmm fresh strawberries in a shortcake sounds delightful! I am sure it was yummy! And nothing says summer like strawberry picking! I'm so glad you guys had a wonderful week, thanks so much for hosting, friend!

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    1. Joanne June 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM

      Oh so very true! It definitely feels like summer once all the orchards start opening up for all their picking-- strawberry, peach, cherry, blueberry.. We love them all.

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  15. Michele MorinJune 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM

    I made strawberry shortcake for the rehearsal dinner of one of my kids' June wedding. There's nothing like strawberry season!

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  16. MichelleJune 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM

    Strawberry shortcake? Yes please!

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  17. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJune 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM

    We used to go strawberry picking in Ohio when our kids were little; such happy memories! Thank you for the party, Joanne and have a great week.

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