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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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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March 17, 2022

Calming Chamomile Baby Bath Recipe

As mamas, sometimes we look for ways to calm down our little ones before bedtime. This is especially true if their senses have been over…
November 16, 2021

Our Ninth Child’s Second Birthday || Low Budget Farm Theme

A little over one week ago, our youngest child turned two. I can hardly believe it. How can he be two already? It seems like…
April 8, 2021

One Year Review Since Finding Our Homestead

I was discouraged. Stores were locked down, we had a neighbor very disgruntled with our dog, and my mountainside gardening attempts were not working out…
March 3, 2021

My Husband’s Favorite Granola Bars

Good afternoon, ladies! I hope you have had a good day so far. I have been busy sewing skirts for my Etsy shop, homeschooling, cleaning…

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.