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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An Amish Second Chance is FREE Today and Tomorrow

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November 14, 2019

Our Ninth Child’s Birth Story

I’m so happy to announce that our newest addition, Moses Benjamin, has arrived. I had just finished writing this post and scheduled it for the…
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,…
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.…

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.