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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January 28, 2026

Feminine Wisdom in the Christian Canon #4 | Mary Magdalene’s Demons

“Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, preaching and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with…
January 26, 2026

Your Intuitive Purpose with Life Stage Analysis Template

Life can be beautiful. Life can be messy. Life can be confusing. From a very young age, I was always interested in figuring out my…
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I Read This Book in One Day!

Almost two years ago, I purchased a book and then promptly put it on my bookshelf. I was in the midst of exploring many different…
January 21, 2026

The Preserve at Sugar Creek | A Frigid Mid-January

It’s so cold outside right now. It’s crazy, since without a blanket of snow on the ground it almost looks warm if you don’t know…

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.