Talking About it Tuesdays #77

Happy first day of July! I hope the start of a new month finds you all well and anticipating lots of good things (or perhaps just some quiet/relaxing time too!). We're gearing up for the 4th of July weekend here in the states and at the lake that is usually a very, very busy weekend filled with boat parades, fireworks shows, and lots and lots of cookouts everywhere you look. 
 
Are you celebrating anything this month?
 


 
We had another very successful party last week and I can't wait to see what you link up this week. 
 
The link with the most views from last week's party:
 
Citrusy Orange Marmalade Cornish Hens Recipe by Thrifting Wonderland
 

 

A few that caught my eye:

 
 
 

 

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. Amy JohnsonJuly 1, 2025 at 6:46 AM

    Wow! It sounds like your house is the place to be for the 4th of July! Thanks for the party.

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  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}July 1, 2025 at 7:12 AM

    I'm excited to be home for 4th of July this year (last year I was on a flight to India). I bet the lake gets so busy but it sounds fun too!

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  3. Maria RineerJuly 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM

    I hope your weather is good for the 4th. Ours is looking pretty good so far and we have fun plans (though they will be mostly inside so it doesn't really matter what the weather is!). Thanks for the link up!

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  4. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks for visiting!!
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 24, 25 and 26!!
    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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  5. JenniferJuly 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM

    I am excited to be off this year for the 4th. This Summer has been amazing for me. Since I started working from home, I feel like a new person. I hope you have an amazing 4th, sounds like it's going to be a blast!

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  6. Thrifting WonderlandJuly 1, 2025 at 8:38 AM

    It's such a wonderful surprise to be featured on your Blog. It's always a pleasure to visit here so thanks so much for hosting each week.
    Lynne, thrifting Wonderland

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  7. Laura @ Our Grand LivesJuly 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM

    We're also looking forward to the 4th at the lake! I think we will have 17 for the weekend! Busy but fun! Thanks, as always, for another wonderful party!

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  8. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthJuly 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM

    Thanks Joanne for hosting Talking About it Tues. My shares this time are #39, 40, and 41. Wishing you a beautiful month of July and be well.

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  9. ViolettaJuly 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM

    Thanks dear Joanne for featuring my blog. I appreciate that very much. On the 4th of July my son has his 40th birthday....but he is not willing to celebrate it ...LOL.
    I wish you a wonderful July.
    All the best
    Violetta

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  10. Julie's Creative LifestyleJuly 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM

    I hope you have a fun 4th of July and weekend. Thanks for hosting the fun.

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