Talking About it Tuesdays #84

We can already tell fall is on the way; even though most days this week it still reached into the 90's our mornings start out in the 50's and 60's. We are in full on college prep mode here as we prepare to drop Alec off this weekend-- another sure sign fall is right around the corner. I have no idea how drop off  will go since he can't move in until noon and has a mandatory meeting at 3 (last year it took us from 10 am until nearly 3 to get him settled and he didn't have a full kitchen to unpack too!). We also found out that there is no elevator and he lives on the 3rd floor so we'll be getting plenty of exercise but I figure it's just for one day and somehow we will get it all finished. Wish us luck! We're hoping to take him for his first grocery run too and buy all those cleaning supplies I didn't have room to pack. Thank goodness we have all day Sunday to recuperate! Do you have a busy weekend planned?
 

We had another very successful link party last week and I'm always blown away by all the different posts everyone shares. I find so many fabulous ideas-- places I want to travel to, recipes I want to try, crafts to mimic, etc. Thank you all so much for coming back week after week to make this such a fun party. 

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

 July Thrifting from Our Life in a Click
 

 
Some posts 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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  1. Maria RineerAugust 19, 2025 at 5:54 AM

    College move in days are always adventures! I''ll have an adventure of my own soon- tis the season. I hope Alec's move in goes smoothly. Thanks for the link up!

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  2. Linda StollAugust 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM

    The age old question - where did the summer go? I've resolved not to write about fall until September 22 (although I will enjoy what others are writing!). There's still so much summer to savor.

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  3. Nancy August 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM

    Oh how I remember college move in days! Good Luck to you! I wish that it all goes smoothly! And good luck to him with a new college school year.

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  4. Heather{Our Life In a Click}August 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM

    What a thrill to see my post in your round up! Thank you for the shout out!! I hope college move-in goes smoothly. It can be stressful, especially with time constraints but they always do seem to work out. It's feeling like fall here all of a sudden but I'm not ready for summer to be over!

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  5. OliviaAugust 19, 2025 at 7:34 AM

    Whew! What a busy weekend. I hope Alec is enjoying his time in college. If so, he must be pretty excited!

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  6. Thrifting WonderlandAugust 19, 2025 at 7:41 AM

    Wishing you the best of luck with the college move in day. Thanks so much for hosting. Have. wonderful week.
    Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland

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  7. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!August 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM

    That bundt cake is everywhere! Maybe time to bake one...

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  8. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 19, 2025 at 8:14 AM

    Joanne,
    Wishing you luck this weekend that the move in goes as planned....And that is cool as you will have to be walking up all those steps!!!
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 33, 35 and 37!!
    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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  9. Laura @ Our Grand LivesAugust 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM

    Wishing you a smooth move in day this coming weekend! Sounds like you have a great plan for getting everything accomplished! Thanks, as always, for hosting us each Tuesday!

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  10. Amy JohnsonAugust 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM

    I remember those college move in days. Crazy times. Enjoy!

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  11. Jennifer WiseAugust 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM

    I've been there with the helping your kiddo move in to an apartment with no elevators. The second time, mine was on the FIFTH floor. That one was a rough go. Hope it's all smooth for you! Thanks for hosting the linkup.

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