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

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Finding Balance in Fall

It’s officially fall! Fall is by far my favorite season. It’s always held a special place in my heart because my birthday is in October. But as the years have passed, I’ve grown to love it more and more. I can’t tell you how happy I was on the first…

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November 29, 2023

Keep a Calm Mind

It’s been one of those days. I’ve been a homeschool mom for twenty years now. While I love it, sometimes homeschooling can be difficult. Especially…
November 28, 2023

A Shift in Focus

Happy Tuesday! It is so cold today. This morning it was in the 20’s during my jog. I powered through with the help of some…
November 22, 2023

Prepping for Thanksgiving

Hello friends, and welcome. Today is the day before Thanksgiving in the United States, and I’ve found myself in the kitchen for most of it…
November 17, 2023

We Weren’t Meant to Carry the World’s Burdens

Hey friends, and welcome. It is Friday. Ah, I love Fridays. Before we know it, a fresh weekend will be upon us. I’ve spent the…

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.