Talking About It Tuesday #91

Happy October! I hope the new moth has been treating you well. We had a pretty good weekend with a birthday celebration for my husband. Then on Sunday Ian and my husband went fishing so Evan and I had yet another quiet day at home with just us two (to be honest it felt like a Monday!). 
 
We had a fabulous turn out for last week's party and I had so much fun clicking through to them all and pinning some inspiration to my Pinterest boards. I hope you found some good stuff to read too.  
 

 
The link with the most views from last week's party:
 
Everyday Images by Memorable Moments + Modest Missives 
 

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!

Click here to enter

Linking up with:


 

Comments

  1. Maria RineerOctober 7, 2025 at 6:32 AM

    Always find so much good variety in this link up :). Thanks for it! Glad your weekend was a nice one- did Ian and your husband catch much?

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    1. Joanne October 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM

      They caught tons! I put 10 bags of fish in our basement.

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  2. Amy ScottOctober 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM

    These bloggers are so creative! I love a themed meal like the jungle scene. Thank you for doing the link up!

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  3. Amy JohnsonOctober 7, 2025 at 7:05 AM

    Thank you for the party!

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  4. ViolettaOctober 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM

    I wish you a wonderful October dear Joanne. We returned from Mauritius the 1st of october and it was a bit of a temperature shock. I also celebrated my birthday ...down there. Have a good time and all the best
    Violetta

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    1. Joanne October 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM

      Thank you so much! I hope you had a wonderful birthday.

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  5. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!October 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM

    I have enjoyed reading about the cruise to Alaska!

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  6. Linda StollOctober 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM

    Always fun to be here, Joanne!

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  7. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 7, 2025 at 8:59 AM

    Joanne,
    Thanks so much for your visits!!
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 25, 26 & 27!!
    Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are enjoying your week and you are doing well...
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  8. SlabsOctober 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM

    Morning Joanne, thank you for a lovely party and also sharing our SSPS logo, much appreciated.
    My entries this week #44+45+46
    Please join SSPS & HIH https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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  9. Julie's Creative LifestyleOctober 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM

    That pumpkin owl is adorable. I hope you have a nice week.

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  10. Kim October 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM

    Happy Birthday to your husband! Thanks for hosting, it's always a fun party!

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    1. Joanne October 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM

      Thank you for the birthday wishes; I'll pass them along.

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  11. Two Chicks and a MomOctober 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM

    Thank you for featuring our Alaska Shore Excursion and thanks for hosting, Joanne!

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  12. RenaOctober 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM

    So many great links to explore. Thanks for hosting.

    Rena
    https://finewhateverblog.com

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  13. mireilleOctober 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM

    Hope you are having a great Wednesday! Going to check out some posts!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  14. Michele MorinOctober 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM

    We're also celebrating.a husband birthday here!
    October is so lovely.

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  15. Laura @ Our Grand LivesOctober 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks for the party, Joann! We're sharing #113 this week and, as always, we're so happy to be here!

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  16. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenOctober 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday to your hubby! Thank you for the party, Joanne, and have a great week!

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    1. Joanne October 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM

      Thank you! I think he had a fabulous celebration.

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  17. Heather{Our Life In a Click}October 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM

    I missed linking up this week because I was away but I'll be back next week!

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