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

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

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

Book, Gathered thoughts, Goals, Health, homemaking

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

Book, Review

My Dearest Dietrich ~ Book Review

My Dearest Dietrich by @amandabarrattauthor was our book club book for this month. It gave an incredible inside view of some of those fighting WW2 in their own backyard..It also provided a different view point into that part of history that had me researching and trying to make sense of what happened and why. So… Continue reading My Dearest Dietrich ~ Book Review