Author: Nicole

Angel · Lovebug

May I introduce
December 17, 2016July 6, 2018

Our newest black belt! Even battling a serious cold with lots of sneezing and just being plain tired, she nailed…

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Angel · DH · Dumpling · Lovebug · Me · Sunshine

New Traditions
December 15, 2016July 6, 2018

A few weeks ago, we hosted my Uncle and cousins from my Daddy’s side of the family. It was, sadly,…

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Claritas · Curriculum · HOMESCHOOL · Our Co-Op · Reading Lists

Claritas | a CC Alternative
December 6, 2016November 13, 2021

I’ve had several recent emails asking about our experience with Claritas Classical Curricula memory work for our homeschool studies, so…

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ADOPTION · Dumpling

Two Years
November 24, 2016August 30, 2018

It was two years ago that we walked into the infamous Guangzhou civil affairs office as a family of five,…

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ADOPTION · Angel · DH · Dumpling · Lovebug · Me · Sunshine

We could have missed this
November 16, 2016July 6, 2018

Yesterday was World Adoption Day. I’m a day late. Whoops, mom fail. Oh well, my #worldadoptionday2016 post will be on…

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ADOPTION · ORPHAN CARE · Rooted

#OrphanSunday2016
November 13, 2016July 6, 2018

We had a super big day today! We hosted our 2nd Orphan Sunday, an event that is recognized internationally to…

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Angel · Dumpling · Lovebug · Sunshine

Halloween fun
October 31, 2016July 6, 2018

Happy Halloween from Paw Patrol’s Marshall, Hermione Granger, a skeleton, and a strawberry shopkin! The kids had a blast this…

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HOMESCHOOL · Sunshine

Serenity
October 26, 2016July 6, 2018

It was the kind of afternoon where everyone was quietly and peacefully playing. So glorious. I sneaked upstairs to grab…

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Lovebug

Make a wish
October 25, 2016July 6, 2018

He asked for Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake and homemade pizza for his birthday. Done. Make a wish, sweet son,…

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Lovebug

Nine.
October 24, 2016July 6, 2018

Nine years ago, this precious soul entered my life after 3 hours of labor and 3 pushes. He has been…

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Dumpling · Gardening · HOBBY FARMING · Sunshine

Hot chocolate
October 23, 2016July 6, 2018

I did a lot of fall yard work over the weekend that included preparing flower beds and planting spring bulbs. …

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Angel · DH · Dumpling · Lovebug · Me · Sunshine

Us.
October 22, 2016July 6, 2018

I was searching through my iPhone to find pictures for Dumpling’s two-year post placement report, and I found this shot…

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Nicole Chryst
Wholistic Wellness Practitioner

Chasing truth, beauty, goodness, and all things naturally wholistic.
Faith over fear.
Ephesians 2:8-10

I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart since 2003. Together, we have four amazing children, by birth and adoption. When I am not homeschooling my favorite students, I spend my days on our 7-acre property where I try my best to love my family well and experiment with hobby homesteading. My favorite things to do are cultivate my herb, flower, and food gardens, wrangle chickens, ferment all the things, sourdough bake with einkorn flour, and figure out new ways to use herbal remedies and essential oils. I believe God has tasked us to be good stewards of our spaces in the world, and I guide my children to do the same.

I love to dig in the dirt, cook nourishing food, capture beauty through my camera lens, watch the sunrise on the beach, and spend time with a good book on my front porch while sipping on a hot cup of coffee.

Author: Nicole

May I introduce

New Traditions

Claritas | a CC Alternative

Two Years

We could have missed this

#OrphanSunday2016

Halloween fun

Serenity

Make a wish

Nine.

Hot chocolate

Us.

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