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“It’s not what you take but what you leave behind that defines greatness.” – Edward Gardner

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Welcoming the Winter Solstice

It just warms my heart that it’s almost the winter solstice. This has become a special time in my life since I largely view time as cyclical, not linear. I love the calm and clarity winter brings. For me, it is the season when I think most clearly. Oh, and…

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February 18, 2025

Beautiful February

Goodness, February is such a beautiful time. For us here in North Georgia, it often feels like the season is changing into spring. Daffodils are…
February 15, 2025

Personalized & Signed Book Copies are Now Available

Hey friends, and welcome to the blog! Gosh, I hope you’ve had a good week! Oh, and a nice Valentine’s Day, if you celebrate it.…
February 7, 2025

A Kindle Freebie + A Few Photos from Our Beach Trip

Hey friends, and welcome to the blog! I hope you’ve had a good week. We returned home from a short beach vacation a few days…
February 1, 2025

Celebrating Brightening

Hey friends, and welcome to the blog! It has been such a great week. I think after one month of battling sickness in our home,…

Living simply is a wonderful goal to have. Cultivating a peaceful inner life and embracing nature’s rhythms are two of the greatest gifts we can give to our families.

● About Me

I’m Nicole, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a wife, homeschool mom, homemaker, and novelist. I’m also a natural living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to finding joy in the simple things. As an Aromatherapist and Spiritual Life Coach, I enjoy living holistically.