American Girl Doll, california, Disneyland, family adventures, Review, travel

American Girl Doll Store ~Los Angeles ~Review

American girl just released their Disney Doll Collection and it was perfect timing with our trip to Disneyland. We knew we needed to plan a detour here to not only visit the flagship store but also to treat our little to some Disney Magic for her doll . She loved it all! After checking out… Continue reading American Girl Doll Store ~Los Angeles ~Review

Disneyland, family adventures, Gathered thoughts

Teacups at Disneyland

“Take some more tea,” the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly.“I’ve had nothing yet,” Alice replied in an offended tone: “so I ca’n’t take more.”“You mean you ca’n’t take less,” said the Hatter: “It’s very easy to take more than nothing.”.One of the best rides…ever!

Family activity, gardening, homemaking, homesteading, library

Just in time for Spring… A Seed Library

Have you ever seen a Seed Library? We were so excited to see this when we popped into a library . What a wonderful treat!!.We were able to pick several seeds to plant and it helped to minimize our cost in buying seeds..Plus it gave the littles an opportunity to pick things that we would… Continue reading Just in time for Spring… A Seed Library

Affiliate, faith, Gathered thoughts, Review

Adjust your Crown

Anyone else have those days where you need to be reminded that you are a daughter of the King? . We are in the home stretch of the school year coming to a close, but there is still so much to do. This year a little harder then most with our oldest graduating. So much… Continue reading Adjust your Crown

Family activity, family adventures, Goals, pnw

Family Adventure ~ Little Si

We were up early to try to beat the crowds and were so thankful when we pulled in a little after 8am and there was still parking! Yay! Praise God! The trail starts steep but then levels out for a bit where you almost think ,”where is the elevation gain? “ Oh no worries ..… Continue reading Family Adventure ~ Little Si

Gathered thoughts, homemaking, homesteading

National Sourdough Bread Day

Happy April and National Sourdough Bread Day … and ofcourse April Fools Day!.I am still trying to master the beauty of making Sourdough but I haven’t given up . That’s progress right? And we have managed keeping our starter alive so another victory! Yay!.There is something wonderful to the whole process so I keep trying… Continue reading National Sourdough Bread Day

Family activity, family adventures, pnw, Review

Spring Bloom at Knutson Farms

We started our Easter Weekend by going to Knutson Farms for their Spring Bloom. It is happening now through May 5 🌷Tickets are $15 per person on the weekend and $12 during the week . It includes all the rides , games , animal barn , Easter Egg Hunt ( limited to March 29/30) ,… Continue reading Spring Bloom at Knutson Farms

family adventures, Georgia, history, travel

Atlanta Historic Swan Mansion sets stage for Hunger Games movie set

Any Hunger Games fans? Did you know that you could visit the actual mansion President Snow lives in ? The 13,000 sq ft Swan House was built in 1928 and is located in Atlanta Ga in the Buckhead neighborhood and it does not disappoint!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This beautiful home is listed on the National Register of Historic… Continue reading Atlanta Historic Swan Mansion sets stage for Hunger Games movie set

disney, Disneyland, Hotel, Review, travel

Pixar Place Hotel

Entrance to the Pixar Place Hotel Pixar Place Hotel is only a few months old but is absolutely beautiful! . It opened in January 2024 and was originally the Paradise Pier Hotel.. The hotel is full of art and sketches of some of your favorite Pixar characters. There are hidden Mickeys in the ceiling lights… Continue reading Pixar Place Hotel