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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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December 3, 2025

I Don’t Fit into a Pretty Little Box

Goodness, I’m cold. Tonight might be the coldest night of our year so far here in North Georgia, and I’m sitting next to a window,…
December 1, 2025

A Slow and Purposeful December

Hello dear friends, and welcome to the blog today. I’m still settling into the idea that it’s already December. November was full of both love…
November 26, 2025

You Can Face Any Challenge

Good morning, friends! I’ve been meaning to write for at least a couple of weeks now, but life has been so busy. It seems like…
November 17, 2025

FREE Chapter from An Appalachian Amish Bride

Friends, I’m so excited because An Appalachian Amish Bride will be released next month! This book is the seventh in my Amish of Appalachia series,…

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.