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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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 bit…
April 12, 2016

Twenty Week Pregnancy Update with Baby #8

Has it been twenty weeks already? Seriously, I feel like this pregnancy is just flying by. And it is so bittersweet. On one hand,…
April 10, 2016

Potty Training Tips from a Mom of Seven

Potty training. It can strike fear in the hearts of moms everywhere, ha! I’m happy to say that my sixth child is now (finally)…
October 28, 2014

Our Seventh Child’s Birth Story

On September 15th, 2014, our seventh child was born. Since that time I have taken a blogging break, but I hope to get back here…

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.