pnw, reading, Review, travel

Powell’s city of Books ~Bookstore

Powell’s city of books Bookstore~Portland,Or

Book, reading, Review

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ~ Book Review

Are you ready to read a book you can’t put down? Kristin Hannah The Nightingale is it!.This historical fiction follows two very different sisters throughout their lives. Both sisters navigate their worlds very differently as they grapple with WW2 and the Nazi occupation of France and as they soon learn they are stronger than they… Continue reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ~ Book Review

Book, Book Club, faith, reading, Review

Once A Queen ~ Book Review

Our March Book Club pick was Once a Queen by Sarah Arthur..Once a Queen is a fairytale fantasy that weaves real life family dynamics with magic portals , secret gatherings and magic woven tapestries. You meet 14 year Evie as she travels to England to meet a grandmother she has never met before who lives… Continue reading Once A Queen ~ Book Review

Book, history, homeschooling

A Few of our Favorite Books in Homeschooling

States, Presidents , American Girl and sight words are just a few of the things we have been learning this year ❤️

faith, Gathered thoughts

Stillness in God

Do you find it hard to be still in the presence of God? I sure do! My mind is often running through list or already planning the next few hours ..As I get older , stillness I think is more of an offering of my time. Sitting without distractions even if for only a few… Continue reading Stillness in God

Book, Book Club, Review

A Fifth of the Story ~ Book Review

A Fifth of the Story was our February Bookclub pick .It is a CIA thriller that tackles current social ideology and terriosm on the home front. I really loved how the author intertwined how it can affect more then one side of the battle and how our enemies are often not who we think they… Continue reading A Fifth of the Story ~ Book Review

Family activity, homeschooling

Valentines Writing Center

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️.I have really enjoyed the last few weeks of Valentine fun we added to our homeschool day with this cute Valentine mail writing area. It was a creative way to encourage some writing skills and add to the fun of making Valentines. I added stickers , stationary and some blank postcards for… Continue reading Valentines Writing Center

Book, Review

The Mystery of the Love List ~ Children’s Book Review

Here’s another great Valentines Book to add to your collection ❤️.The Mystery of the Love List is such a cute story with beautifully illustrated pages.Pippa’s class makes a love list, a list of all the things they love ,that take up room in their hearts. Pippa finds a list that one of her classmates made,… Continue reading The Mystery of the Love List ~ Children’s Book Review

Gathered thoughts

Galentines Party Planning ❤️

Galentines is a fun way to celebrate Valentines Day with your very best girlfriends❤️ . Here is a fun checklist to help you plan a great party. I also created a fun Galentines Bingo to add some fun to your gettogether that’s perfect for all ages! . To get your free printable, like this post… Continue reading Galentines Party Planning ❤️

Book, Review

Porcupine Cupid ~ Children’s Book

We are always looking for good books to read for the different seasons and holidays . It’s so hard to find unique ones and so when we found this , I knew I needed to share!.This is such a cute book! Beautifully illustrated and such a cute story of love ❤️. We will be adding… Continue reading Porcupine Cupid ~ Children’s Book