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

Happy Friday, friends. I hope you’ve enjoyed your week! I have a fun Kindle Freebie to share with you today. An Amish Second Chance is totally FREE on Kindle today and tomorrow! It is always available on Kindle Unlimited.I really enjoyed writing this marriage of convenience romance novel. About An Amish Second Chance: Hannah…

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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

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.