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

    Double dates are the best!

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

    Happy Tuesday!

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. The Happy WhiskNovember 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM

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

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