Gathered thoughts

Happy Friday ❤️

Happy Friday❤️ . Here’s to a weekend of adventure and memories made

Book, history, Review

Italian Ballerina ~ Book Review

The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron gives a rare look into the Nazi occupation of Rome and the fake Syndrome K of WW2 . Based on actual historical events it leaves you wanting to go back in history to reread events you may have missed. She gives the reader a wonderful story of the beauty… Continue reading Italian Ballerina ~ Book Review

American Girl Doll, homeschooling

Tea in Paris

Grace Thomas Tea Party complete with macarons the girls made and ofcourse our passport to Paris and travel luggage for their dolls filled with strawberry pretzels.. yumm! Tea Party day is my fav❤️

Book, reading, Review

Currently Reading

Here’s what I am currently reading so be watching for reviews.. I already posted the Lady Unrivaled..so good! . What are you reading? I gather most of my must read books from others recommendation so I would love to hear what you are loving right now. Post in comments❤️

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

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

faith, Gathered thoughts, history

Holy Wednesday

Holy Week Wednesday .. did you know it’s also known as Spy Wednesday? It is a solemn day in the Christian liturgical calendar, as it marks the beginning of the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus, which is commemorated on Good Friday. As I read the scriptures this am,I couldn’t help but think of… Continue reading Holy Wednesday

Gathered thoughts, history

Women’s History Month

Check out this Amazing display for Women’s History Month at a library branch📚. The dress is so detailed with women of all backgrounds ❤️As a history lover , I was surprised there were a few names I didn’t recognize . Let the research begin! I’m excited to research them and see how they played a… Continue reading Women’s History Month

Hotel, pnw, Review, travel

Home2Suites by Hilton Review

We had a girls trip recently and stayed at the Home 2Suites Hotel by Hilton . We have never stayed at this line of Hiltons before so we wanted to check it out. Front desk Clerk was very attentive and kind Love when hotels have this posted⭐️ The hotel was very welcoming when we walked… Continue reading Home2Suites by Hilton Review