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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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November 12, 2019

Moses Benjamin has Arrived!

I’m pleased to announce that our ninth child, Moses Benjamin, made his appearance on November 7, 2019 at 8:05 am. He weighed 8 lbs. 1oz,…
August 30, 2018

Saying Goodbye to Her Baby Years

Today, my youngest child turns two. How can this be? I can hardly wrap my head around it. Oh, how I’ve enjoyed her baby years.…
September 19, 2017

Moving to the Lowcountry

Boy, have we had a busy summer. Most of it has passed in a blur. Things have definitely changed. Today I sit in a home…
April 13, 2017

Essential Oil Quality Matters

Oh my goodness y’all, I can’t tell you how concerned I’ve been lately about the surge of companies that are selling “pure” essential oil, which…

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.