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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January 1, 2026

Feminine Wisdom in the Christian Canon #1 | Women are the Bearers of Good News

It has been a lovely winter thus far, and I’ve enjoyed carving a little extra reading time into my mornings since our early winter rhythm…
December 25, 2025

Merry Christmas and a New Substack

Merry Christmas, friends! I hope your day has been full of peace and joy! We’ve had a blast around here. My children have enjoyed their…
December 23, 2025

Thoughts About A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy

It’s almost Christmas, and while there are 101 things to do around here, I found myself engrossed in a book for a few hours today.…
December 22, 2025

Purposeful Living

Hello, friends. Strong storms blew through my neck of the woods last night, which was definitely a surprise for mid-December! Hearing rain patter on our…

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.