Talking About it Tuesday #103

I hope the first week of the new year treated you well. We all settled back into our routines nicely and even had a very short visit from Alec on Friday. Our weather was pretty perfect (for winter) and I even manged a couple of hikes and walks outside which was much needed. 
 
We had a very successful link party last week with a huge variety of topics shared. Thank you to everyone that participated. I can't wait to see what you share this week.  



 
Most Popular Posts from Last Week:
 
 Most Popular Posts of 2025 by Our Life in a Click
 

Some Others that Caught My Eye: 
 
 Scrapbook Look #2 - December 2025 by Photo & Story Treasures
 
 
 

 

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.


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  1. Maria RineerJanuary 13, 2026 at 5:56 AM

    How nice to have a visit from Alec. It seems like one theme of January is routine. For some, getting in that routine takes longer (based on school, work schedules) but at some point in January, everyone is generally in a routine. Thanks for the link up!

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  2. Linda StollJanuary 13, 2026 at 7:10 AM

    A belated happy new year to you, friend!

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  3. Amy JohnsonJanuary 13, 2026 at 7:47 AM

    It has been unseasonably warm here too, which actually has resulted in lots of ice everywhere because it melts during the day then refreezes at night. UGH! Thanks for the party.

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  4. ViolettaJanuary 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    The year started nicely...and a few days ago I could welcome back snow LOL. So that I was able to trace a trail for crosscountry in the fields between our villages.
    Have a good time and all the best
    Violetta

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  5. Thrifting WonderlandJanuary 13, 2026 at 8:52 AM

    So nice to start up a new year, Joanne. Wishing you a healthy and productive 2026. /thanjs so much for hosting this link party.
    Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland

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  6. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!January 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM

    Visits and walks always help make a great week!

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