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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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March 2, 2017

From the Ground We Came…

Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living…
March 2, 2017

From Skeptic to Believer

I used to be such a skeptic. It’s true. I honestly believed that the only purpose of essential oils was to diffuse a pleasant smell…
March 2, 2017

From Skeptic to Believer

I used to be such a skeptic. It’s true. I honestly believed that the only purpose of essential oils was to diffuse a pleasant smell…
January 5, 2017

Becoming Debt Free! (Our New Year Resolution)

It’s been quiet on the blog for a short while. Through a series of interesting events, my husband and I have decided to put…

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.