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Good Friday & Easter ~ Why Both Are Important

“Unless there is Good Friday in your life , there can be no Easter Sunday ” -Fulton J.Sheen Yesterday was Good Friday . It’s a somber day remembering the sacrifice that was made for all of us. I often want to fast forward and focus on the celebration part of Jesus’ Resurrection instead of sitting… Continue reading Good Friday & Easter ~ Why Both Are Important

Gathered thoughts

Gold Star Spouse Day ⭐️

Gold Star Spouses Day is observed every year on April 5. It is a way to honor and grieve with the families of lost or wounded military service members. It was once known as Gold Star Wives Day, but has now become inclusive of all family members — male or female — who have lost… Continue reading Gold Star Spouse Day ⭐️

Disneyland

Docking Bay 7 ~ Cold Brew Black Caf

Cold Brew Black Caf @dockingbay7 is so good!.We finally had the opportunity to try this when we were at Disneyland at Christmas and oh it did not disappoint!.It is a cold brew coffee topped with sweet cream cheese foam and chocolate puffs.. think cocoa puffs cereal. Yumm!.A tip if you order one .. ask for… Continue reading Docking Bay 7 ~ Cold Brew Black Caf

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Holy Week

What is Holy Week? Growing up , I never really heard the term Holy Week. We celebrated Easter and talked about the sacrifice that was made but that’s where it stopped . As I’ve gotten older , I have wanted to learn more about Holy Week ,lent and fasting. Some of these special moments and… Continue reading Holy Week

Gathered thoughts

International Children’s Book Day

Today is the perfect day to cozy up with your favorite children’s book and read to your littles❤️.A little history ➡️International Children’s Book Day is celebrated on the birthday of the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. He wrote some of our favorite children's stories, 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid' , 'The Ugly Duckling'… Continue reading International Children’s Book Day

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Happy Mermaid Day 🧜‍♀️

Happy Mermaid Day 🧜‍♀️.Those who have birthdays today must be part mermaid right? Our beautiful niece celebrates her birthday today so we think it’s totally true!!

Gathered thoughts

Happy First of Spring 🌸

Today is the first official day of Spring🌷Time to plan gardens, update yards, get fresh bark, clean out the coops and enjoy the sunshine ☀️

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Wear green and celebrate today

homeschooling

Happy PI Day 3.14 ⭐️

This is one of my favorites ❤️ Pi Day ! Yesterday in class we celebrated by measuring circles of all sizes, watched a fun video that explained Pi and measured Oreos .. Yumm! Ofcourse they all measured out to Pi so that was fun to see. My favorite activity was to have the whole class… Continue reading Happy PI Day 3.14 ⭐️

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Feasting on Gods Word vs Fasting on Sugar

The visual in the @40daysugarfast of stacking Bibles on a cake plate like a cake to remind us to feast on Gods word was something that hit home for me..I quickly grabbed my husbands Bible, my pretty Bible and my carry every wear Bible. Such a simple concept but wow what a huge impact it… Continue reading Feasting on Gods Word vs Fasting on Sugar