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“It’s not what you take but what you leave behind that defines greatness.” – Edward Gardner

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September 19, 2017

Moving to the Lowcountry

Boy, have we had a busy summer. Most of it has passed in a blur. Things have definitely changed. Today I sit in a home…
April 13, 2017

Essential Oil Quality Matters

Oh my goodness y’all, I can’t tell you how concerned I’ve been lately about the surge of companies that are selling “pure” essential oil, which…
March 19, 2017

How I Became Interested in Essential Oils

For the longest time, I thought essential oils were something people used to make their homes smell nice, and that is all. Then, at the…
March 8, 2017

Essential Oils that May be Applied Undiluted

Essential oils are strong stuff! For almost all dermal applications (applications on the skin) diluting the oil with a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil,…

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.