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

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Pieces of Our Winter Solstice Celebration

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice is upon us. What a beautiful time of quiet, peace, and joy! For the past several years, we’ve celebrated the solstice in our home. It has turned into a lovely family tradition that all of us enjoy. First of all,…

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January 5, 2024

Tending to Our Flock of Chickens

One of the first things we did after deciding to become more self sufficient is buy some baby chicks! Chickens are truly the gateway farm…
January 2, 2024

Large Family Second Semester Homeschool Curriculum Plan

I can hardly believe our second semester is almost here! Our first semester went really well, and we plan to continue along while making a…
December 29, 2023

Join the 30 Days of Movement Challenge

The end of the month is almost here! After the holidays are over, I know a lot of us are ready to recommit to our…
December 28, 2023

Personal Life Update | I’m No Longer a Christian

Two Year Update: Before I share this post, I wanted to talk a little bit about my faith now, two years later. Oh friends, how…

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.