Coffee Shop with a Mission
coffee, pnw, Review, travel

A Beautiful Coffee Shop with a Mission: Discovering Anchor House Coffee

We stumbled upon Anchor House Coffee after a hike and found more than great coffee. Discover the history, cozy charm, and mission behind this hidden gem in Buckley.

The Moana Surfrider
faith, family adventures, Hawaii, Review, travel

The Moana Surfrider: First Lady of Waikiki

Step into the history of the Moana Surfrider, Waikiki’s first hotel. Discover its beauty, story, and family friendly homeschool travel ideas.

Coffee shop with a friend
faith, Gathered thoughts

What If One Kind Word Changed Everything?

A simple moment at Starbucks turned into a powerful reminder about kindness, encouragement, and the impact of speaking life into someone else. This faith filled reflection explores why small moments of love and courage can plant seeds we may never see grow.

family adventures, pnw, Review, travel

Snowshoeing Bullion Basin at Crystal Mountain: A Family Winter Adventure

Snowshoeing at Crystal Mountain was quite the adventure for our family. We arrived early and found parking in the lot where the snowshoe routes start which was a huge blessing! We geared up and then headed toward the Bullion Basin snowshoe route. We decided to do the Blue Bell Loop since it was our first… Continue reading Snowshoeing Bullion Basin at Crystal Mountain: A Family Winter Adventure

Family activity, homeschooling

Free 2026 Winter Olympics Checklist (Printable)

Watching the 2026 Winter Olympics as a family? 🏔️ Grab this FREE printable event checklist with clear checkboxes for every sport — plus a homeschool tie-in page covering geography, science, history, math, and Italian culture. Perfect for: ✔️ Homeschool families ✔️ Family watch parties ✔️ Morning basket activities ✔️ Olympic unit studies 2026_Winter_Olympics_Full_Event_Checklist_Homeschool.pdfDownload

faith, Gathered thoughts, history, Review, Texas, travel

From Texas Roots to Magnolia Market & Silos: A Faith-Filled Trip to Waco

From Texas Roots to Magnolia Market: A Faith-Filled Trip to Waco

coffee, pnw, Review, travel

Roost Café & Bakery: A Cozy Coffee & Bakery Gem in Pullman, Washington

“Roost Pullman WA: Cozy Café + Bakery Must-Visit” Discover this downtown Pullman gem — house-made pastries, seasonal syrups, and an ambiance you’ll want to linger in.

coffee, disney

Starting my day with a Snow White kind of cozy ☕🍎

“Starting my morning with a fairy-tale kind of cozy ☕🍎”

pnw, Review, travel

Village Books and Paper Dreams Bookstore ~Fairhaven ,Wa

Village Books and Paper Dreams Bookstore in Fairhaven

Gathered thoughts

First Day of Autumn 🍂

Happy first day of Autumn