Together on Tuesdays- Week 1 of 2017

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Together Tuesdays Linky Party #110

I'm so excited to introduce:
Co-Host: JOANNE RAWSON


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Welcome to Together on Tuesdays Linky Party #110! We took off for the Christmas holiday week, but now we're back on schedule. I hope you all had a beautiful and meaningful holiday season. Our family celebrated Christmas and New Years, with a visit from all of my children and their spouses. It was a priceless time of joy!

Now, with the New Year here and winter upon us, we're spending much time indoors. How about you and yours? I hope your holidays were wonderful! You probably are busy posting many links that we'll all love to read. With Together on Tuesdays, you can link up any and all Family-Friendly (G-rated) posts.

Together Tuesdays Linky Party #110

You may add your giveaways, reviews and blogger opportunities. When you finish, make sure and visit at least 2 of the other bloggers' posts. You'll make new friends, get new followers, and learn a lot. I love reading all your posts, and sharing them on the Together on Tuesdays Pinterest Board.
We also like to feature the favorite blogger's post. You'll need to vote for your favorite by "liking" that post. Then, the post with the most likes, will be featured on our next Linky Party! Good luck!

Together Tuesdays Linky Party #110

Please share the Linky Party, so that we'll grow and all gain more followers.
Thanks for linking with us this week! @2017, copyright Lisa Ehrman













Comments

  1. Two Tiny HandsJanuary 5, 2017 at 2:55 AM

    I've not come across this link up before. I'm pretty tied up with #familyfun all week so don't really have time but good luck for a successful 2017!! Thanks for linking up to #familyfun

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  2. Jennifer HumphriesJanuary 5, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    How fun!I just linked up. There are a ton of great posts over here :)

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    1. Mother of 3January 5, 2017 at 10:39 AM

      Thank you! So glad you joined. Hope to see you back next year.

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  3. Clairejustine oxoxJanuary 5, 2017 at 3:32 PM

    Thanks for hosting and stopping by :)

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  4. Tammymum BlogJanuary 5, 2017 at 4:02 PM

    Oh a new linky thanks for introducing me to it. I'll try to join you next week 😊 Thanks for joining us at #familyfun xx

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  5. Katarzyna MichalskaJanuary 7, 2017 at 11:14 AM

    I found this linky on #happynowlinkup and I'm so happy that I can add my link:)

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    1. Mother of 3January 7, 2017 at 1:47 PM

      OH good! I hope you come back next week too.

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  6. Sue LoncaricJanuary 11, 2017 at 10:58 PM

    thanks for linking up with us at Over the Moon. See you next week!

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