Talking About it Tuesdays #97

While my husband and I ended up at David Burke steakhouse at Foxwoods for our date night again this weekend, we met up with a co-worker of my husband's and his wife for sort of a double date. It was fun and I honestly don't think we've been out with another couple (that wasn't family) since before the boys were born! How was your weekend? 



I decided to try something new for picking features this week. Rather than relying on reader favorites or a few of my favorites I used a random number generator to pick 4 features from last week's party.. I'm not sure I'll keep that up going forward but it was fun to see what we'd end up with this way.
 
A few randomly selected features:
 
 

 Handmade Fall Cards for Small Children by Amy's Creative Pursuits 
 
 

Easy Fudgy Pecan Pie Brownies by Organized Island 


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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Linking up with:


 

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 18, 2025 at 5:02 AM

    Link for party not working - Server error it says.

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    1. Joanne November 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM

      Yeah, sorry about that Inlinkz itself is down. Nothing I can do about that.

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  2. Maria RineerNovember 18, 2025 at 5:04 AM

    The double date sounds fun! We haven´t had one recently- I should do something about that. I like randomly featuring posts from the link up. I will check out those adorable turkeys and the brownies. WOW- they both look so good!

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM

      Don't those brownies look incredible?! If my brother and his brood had elected to join us for Thanksgiving I would have made those as our 3rd dessert.

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  3. Michele MorinNovember 18, 2025 at 5:23 AM

    Double dates are the best!

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM

      They really are so fun. I had kind of forgotten.

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  4. Amy JohnsonNovember 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my fall card! I so appreciate. I'm glad you had so much fun on your double date, although I'm shocked how long you have gone. You will have to do that more often!

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM

      You're welcome! We don't really have any couple friends... we're kind of loners I guess..

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  5. OliviaNovember 18, 2025 at 6:53 AM

    Sounds like a fun date! Random number generator is a good idea. Back when I was hosting parties, I always knew I was biased towards certain subjects.

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  6. Amy ScottNovember 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM

    How fun! Double dates can be fun! Sorry about the inlinx! Here's my post - lol: https://coffeeandcocktailsatthecasa.com/2025/11/18/dinner-queue/

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM

      Thanks! I knew it wasn't just me at least.. no one's link up was working that day.

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  7. JoyceNovember 18, 2025 at 7:16 AM

    I like the random selections and you landed on some good ones. Those brownies look so good! Glad you enjoyed your double date!

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  8. Heather{Our Life In a Click}November 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM

    These features all look great! I don't think you can go wrong! The double date sounded fun! I'm having trouble linking up so I'll come back later and try again. Thanks for hosting!

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM

      Yeah, sorry about that. Inlinkz itself was down for a good part of the day.

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  9. ViolettaNovember 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM

    Steakhouse....sounds good I think I would like one. It sounds that you had a very nice evening. Here winter is going to come...the temperatures in the morning are down to minus.
    Have a good time
    Violetta

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM

      Yep, we've woken to frost and ice on the lake a few times so I know snow and freezing temps are just a matter of time.

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  10. Linda StollNovember 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM

    Happy Tuesday!

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  11. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM

    Joanne,
    My Link Ups for today's party are # 11, 12 and 13!!
    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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  12. Two Chicks and a MomNovember 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM

    Thanks for hosting. I don't think my husband and I have been on a double date for years. Of course, I am one of those homebodies as I have gotten older lol.

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  13. SlabsNovember 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM

    Morning Joanne, thank you for a lovely party. Yes, Inlinkz was down for almost 24 hours, glad it's restored.
    My entries this week #24-26
    Please do share with SSPS & HIH https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM

      I am so glad it was restored! Thanks for linking up.

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  14. Laura @ Our Grand LivesNovember 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM

    I remember when my husband and I became empty nesters and we wondered how we'd reconnect with other couples/make friends as so much of our lives had revolved around our girls and their friends and activities for so many years. It's been a nice change as we've rediscovered other relationships and the fun we can have! Thanks so much for the party!

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  15. Nancy Andres at Colors 4 HealthNovember 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM

    Hi Joanne and happy Tues. My shares this time are #27, 28, and 30. Wishing you and your readers a good day and much joy in NOV.

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  16. The Happy WhiskNovember 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM

    You look super duper cute! The nutter butters are fun idea.

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM

      I thought those were so cute! My boys would have loved them when they were younger.

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  17. Lisa R Howeler of Boondock RamblingsNovember 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM

    I noticed that the link site was down today too...I'm sharing this after I saw someone else comment. Sounds like you had a nice time going out to dinner! Yay! that's always nice.

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM

      We really did! We all agreed we'd have to do it again soon.

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  18. Jennifer WiseNovember 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM

    Sounds like a fun date. Coincidentally, I have been thinking about using a random number generator to pick my features at my linkup, too! Not sure yet, but maybe. :) Thanks for hosting!

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM

      I don't know if I'll use it every week but I definitely plan on using it more. It was nice to have one less thing to think about.

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  19. Gail Is This Mutton?November 19, 2025 at 2:36 AM

    Thanks for the feature. I love the random generator!

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  20. mireilleNovember 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM

    While hubby and I haven't been on a date since our anniversary trip, we have been carving time for ourselves in the evenings or on the weekend. As the boys get older and play with kids, it's nice to be able to hang out more!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  21. Julie's Creative LifestyleNovember 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM

    Joanne, I understand how hard it is to pick out the features and using the generator was a good idea. Thanks for hosting and enjoy the rest of the week.

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  22. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenNovember 20, 2025 at 8:18 AM

    Those turkey Nutter Butter cookies are too cute! I’ll be trying those with my youngest granddaughters. Thank you for hosting, Joanne, and enjoy your week!

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    1. Joanne November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM

      Aren't they adorable?! I hope your granddaughters enjoy them.

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  23. Nicole OrriënsNovember 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM

    The turkey cookies are my favorite. They look absolutely lovely!

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    1. Joanne November 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM

      Don't they? Those look like something I would have put together with my boys when they were younger.

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