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Welcoming the Winter Solstice
It just warms my heart that it’s almost the winter solstice. This has become a special time in my life since I largely view time as cyclical, not linear. I love the calm and clarity winter brings. For me, it is the season when I think most clearly. Oh, and the quiet dark hours is…
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Summer Solstice Ideas and Blessings
As a mom, I really enjoy celebrating nature with my children. And what better time to do so than when the seasons change? I live in the Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Time Zone, and this year the summer solstice for my family is on June 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM. The solstice doesn’t occur when…
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Beautiful February
Goodness, February is such a beautiful time. For us here in North Georgia, it often feels like the season is changing into spring. Daffodils are blooming, and some of my plants are starting to turn green. My hellebores are certainly putting on a show! After Valentine’s Day was over, I decided to take down our…
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Celebrating Brightening
Hey friends, and welcome to the blog! It has been such a great week. I think after one month of battling sickness in our home, everyone is feeling much better. It’s such a relief. If you are a member of a large family, I bet you know what I’m talking about! With that (hopefully) behind…
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Thanksgiving Thoughts
The oven has been on for most of the day, and the house is growing warm on this late-November evening. It must mean one thing. Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Friends, I’m really looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. Sometimes we run a turkey trot, but this year we are staying close to home.…
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Approaching Hallows
The morning feels sweet, and full of possibilities. Splashes of autumnal color catch my eye as I look out the window, and a female cardinal chirps at our bird feeder just outside. How lovely late October is. I especially enjoy it since the cardigan I wear year-round doesn’t seem nearly so out of place anymore.…
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Celebrating Hallows: Ideas for Your Family to Try
October is creeping by, and before we know it, it will be Halloween! While Halloween is fine, I prefer the idea of Hallows. I thought I would explain, and share a few ideas for your family to try if you’re interested. I’m very naturally minded, and I like to celebrate life seasonally. Usually, I research…
Nicole Crone 