Cultivating a beautiful home and life.

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

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An Amish Second Chance is FREE Today and Tomorrow

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May 1, 2026

May Growth and a Reflection

I’m so happy it’s May! The world has come alive, and full of sweetness. When I spend time in my garden, I’m reminded of how…
April 29, 2026

Late April Faith Ramblings

This month, I’ve read so much. Not so much fiction, but non-fiction, which is strange for me. I like to read stories…all kinds of stories.…
April 27, 2026

So Much Garden Work + Encouragement for You

My raised bed garden is officially planted. Hallelujah! Friends, I’ve probably spent close to twenty hours outside the past two weeks working in my yard.…
April 24, 2026

Reconstructing Faith

I’m up early this morning. Now that my little guys aren’t so little, I love to wake up at the crack of dawn to read,…

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

Hi, I’m Nicole. I absolutely love my peaceful, quiet, country life. I romanticize it daily. I’m a firm believer that a peaceful and beautiful life can be found by all if we choose to look for it.

I’m a very spiritual person, and I highly value my walk with God. My practice involves living simply, practicing contentment, connecting with nature, and exploring the faith tradition I was born into through a lens of hope and compassion for all people, life on this planet, and the earth itself.