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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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 any better. But looks can be deceiving. So other than during my runs, I’ve been staying inside. Our hemisphere is hibernating, and I can too.…

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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…
November 20, 2016

Two Week Large Family Grocery Haul with Meal Plan

Food has always been a struggle for me. I feel like I am domestically challenged when it comes to cooking, and take-out food has…
September 14, 2016

Our Eighth Child’s Birth Story

It’s been awhile. I’ve been reveling in sweet baby snuggles, and the month before that, dealing with pregnancy in the late summer was a…

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. Here you’ll find musings that blend the physical and spiritual through a non-traditional Christian lens. I’m also a natural living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to finding joy in the simple things.