Category Archives: Simplicity

Almost a year

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Yanic A.

Almost… since I’ve stepped away from this place, since last I’ve opened my heart on these pages. The last year was one of redefinition, self-exploration, connection as a family and of finding out who and what we not only are, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Homeschooling, Simplicity | 16 Comments

Welcome 2016

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Yanic A.

And I really do mean it! I won’t lie, as upbeat and at peace as I was with everything that was thrown our way in 2015, starting new feels good. I realize my post is very late. Most of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Life, Simplicity | Tagged a place for me, connection, me time, mindfulness, New year intentions, Saying Yes, slowing down, time | 29 Comments

A peaceful Eve…

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Yanic A.

Normally at this time, we would be out… See, Christmas always starts the night before here. Traditionally, we would have dinner with my family. We would watch an old movie like “It’s a Wonderful Life” or “Meet me in St.Louis”, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Family Life, Simplicity | Tagged Christmas, connection, Family, home, letting go, life, peace, quiet, slowing down | 20 Comments

Welcome Autumn

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Yanic A.

It was all about letting the day lead us today. How is it Autumn already? My brain feels like I’ve lost time somewhere, but my body says to let it go. It’s been a wonderful summer my friends, but I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Life, Seasons, Simplicity | Tagged Autumn Equinox, fall, Family, home, letting go, life, quiet, rhythm, slowing down, time | 23 Comments

Saturday Garden Inspiration – August 8, 2015 (Gratitude)

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Yanic A.

Sharing a little glimpse of my garden that makes me happy. Wishing you a very peaceful day. Once again this year, I’ll be sharing little glimpses of our gardens. Although so much is growing all the time, there is always a little moment … Continue reading →

Posted in Food preservation, Gardening, Gratitude, Homesteading, Saturday garden inspiration, Simplicity | Tagged gardening, gratitude, growing food, Harvest, healthy, home, homesteading, learning, life, Saturday Garden Inspiration | 10 Comments

A “spur of the moment” sort of week

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Yanic A.

This week has been a very unpredictable week to say the least. Rapidly changing, intense weather systems, cooler temperatures, lots of rain followed by blinding half hours of sunshine, you name it, we’ve had it. We have had an equal … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Life, Simplicity | Tagged children, connection, Family, gratitude, growing up, home, letting go, life, mindfulness, rhythm, slowing down | 28 Comments

Picture in your mind…

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Yanic A.

We were away the last 2 days. My husband is on vacation this week and we decided to go spend few days at my sister’s a few hours South. We left Tuesday afternoon and got a few errands done before … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, foraging, Life, Nature, Outdoors, Simplicity | Tagged bird watching, children, connection, Family, foraging, life, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, slowing down, vacation, walking | 20 Comments