pnw, Review, travel

Skamania Lodge Review

The husband and I were able to getaway for a few days to @skamanialodge for a romantic getaway right before Christmas which at first I thought was terrible timing but turned out to be just what we needed❤️
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Skamania Lodge has so many things to offer not just for the two of us but for the whole family. There are two restaurants on property , coffee and tea service that is complimentary, Spa , game room set up with games ,adventures like zip lining , on property trails and their Holiday Walk during our stay.


We were able to hike on our way to the lodge and then enjoy the hot tub once we checked in , which was so nice! There is an indoor and outdoor one .. the outdoor was our favorite!


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While we waited for our dinner reservations , we headed to the game room to play a game of chess. After dinner, we grabbed a complimentary umbrella and headed out for the Holiday Light Walk. It was an added treat and we enjoyed it . The best part was hearing an owl throughout the walk …so cool!


It’s no secret we love the Columbia Gorge area and Skamania Lodge is located in a great location to access so many different adventures . There are so many trails in this area to hike , so much history to immerse yourself in , and gorgeous views every where you look!

From our window


Have you ever visited the Columbia Gorge area? If so , what’s your favorite thing to do there?

California adventure, Disneyland, Family activity

Captain American

With Brave New World releasing on February 14 , I thought I would share this meet up at Disneyland with Sam Wilson , who stepped into the Captain America role from Steve Rogers ❤️

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Disney does a great job at creating opportunities to immerse yourself into your favorite characters and worlds when you visit their theme parks . The Cast Members are such a joy to see and bring the magic to everyday moments like the Character Meet Ups. 

If you haven’t already planned your trip, check out all the great deals on the link in my stories for the best prices on your next trip ❤️ 

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And plan to go see the new movie that’s out on Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️ We are so excited to go see it! Check out the preview below ⬇️

coffee, Review, travel

Thirsty Coffee Bar Review

Check out this hidden gem @thirsty_coffeebar in the Cascade locks area. It was such a sweet reward of coffee after we finished hiking the Colombia Gorge area.


We loved so much about this adorable coffee shop ,like the puzzle that was set out to build , chess boards throughout, photo ops with the joy wall and seating areas ,the adorable water station ,and ofcourse the coffee ❤️ We could have spent our whole day here.


One of the other special touches that we really loved was the Bible verse on the floor, such a sweet touch❤️

“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭94‬:‭19‬ ‭ESV‬‬

They also have a punchcard to get a free drink ..yay! More coffee❤️
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If you are in the Colombia Gorge area, stop by and support this small business❤️❤️

Check out our reel below ⬇️

Gathered thoughts

Gathered Thoughts

This is a good reminder for me today . I often want to hurry and get through moments or schedules but I am realizing that every moment is part of my story .The in between schedules , the late nights or the days when everything comes undone. These are the moments that build or tear down and my prayer this 2025 new year , is there will be more building then tearing down. That my story will be one that shows grace, forgiveness,kindness,humbleness and fun .
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What about you? Have you ever looked at your life as a story? Not just the Instagram moments but all the moments? What do you want your story to show ? Share below ⬇️ .. I would love to hear and cheer you on ❤️

Disneyland, Starwars, travel

May the 4th ⭐️ Droids and a Hidden Easter Egg

Love all the Starwars vibes today for May 4 .. it may be one of my favorite days⭐️
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One of the best places to visit on May 4 is Disneylands Galaxys Edge where you can see some of your favorite characters like Rey.I love how the cast members go out of their way to make your experience amazing!

Be on the lookout because you never know what droids you may come across in Batuu as you travel through. These experiences really bring Galaxy’s Edge to life and you feel like you just stepped into one of the StarWars Movies⭐️

I love learning about “Easter eggs” that are throughout the Disney Parks . To see a Hidden Easter Egg on Smugglers Run… check out our reel below ⬇️

May the 4th be with you⭐️⭐️⭐️

california, California adventure, disney, Disneyland, travel

San Fransokyo Square Baymax Macarons

Check out these adorable Baymax macarons. They are filled with a chocolate-hazelnut and buttercream middle and so so good!
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You can find them at Lucky Fortune Cookery for $6.99

california, California adventure, Disneyland, family adventures, travel

Radiator Springs ~Standby or Single Rider ?

Radiator Springs Racers was at the top of our must do rides and we were not disappointed!

You can see the lines for standby on the right and the single rider is completely open

We jumped in the single rider line which meant we didn’t ride together but we were all able to ride it several times in a short amount of time.

Definitely the way to go if you don’t want to wait in the 60 min lines ! Check out our reel below to see our clips of the ride✨

disney, Disneyland, travel

Peek of Disneyland Magic

Peek from inside Snow Whites Enchanted Wish to the beauty beyond ✨

California adventure, disney, Disneyland

Perfect Picture Stop on Route 66

A beautiful morning at Flo’s V8 Cafe and a perfect spot to take pics 📸

California adventure, Disneyland, Health, ketogenic, travel

Coffee Recharge ~ Keto style at Disneyland

Coffee recharge Disney style ✨Loved being able to enjoy my low carb keto coffee while on vacation! Pike place with a splash of heavy cream and check out the Disney Starbucks cups!! How cute!

Have a great Monday!