Brenda Nolen

Welcome to my playground! I am a mother, wife, blogger, author and lover of life. Join me while we learn brand new gifts about ourselves. Hi! I'm Brenda Nolen.

I am a lifelong learner. The great thing is, not only do I love to learn but I love to share the knowledge I have gained. By sharing my triumphs and mistakes, my hope is it will not take you as long to become more. I want you to discover that your life, our lives, can be so much more than we ever imagined.

Finding Focus: What Is Mine to Do in Tumultuous Times?

05/24/2026

What Is Yours To Do?

This question is central to Gordon White's teachings (of Rune Soup) , and something I ask myself every day when I am beginning to feel the weight of everything (from physical, real-world tasks to news headlines to all of this *waves my hands around in a circle*). Asking myself, "What is mine to do?" grounds me in a way nothing else has....

Finding Focus: What Is Mine to Do in Tumultuous Times? Explore how Gordon White's teachings helped me find focus and peace amidst chaos, learning to prioritize what truly matters in life.

Re-Learning Baking: Discovering the Joy of Sprouting Grains

05/02/2026

Reviving My Baking Passion with Fresh Sprouts

The author shares their journey of rediscovering baking and sprouting after a move, focusing on sprouted grains they stored for six years. They demonstrate that white wheat, red wheat, and barley successfully sprouted, with barley being the fastest. Currently, the grains are dehydrating for future baking, sparking excitement for new recipes....

Re-Learning Baking: Discovering the Joy of Sprouting Grains Join me as I rediscover baking by sprouting grains! Watch my exciting journey with wheat and barley, and their amazing flavors for baking.

04/04/2026

Transforming Our House into a Home: A Journey of Growth

When I first started this website, it was to have an outlet for sharing the things I have learned. I wanted to share my triumphs and failures, all while being as brutally honest as I was comfortable being. This was also a way for me to share my wisdom (that may not come up in your typical conversation) with my children....

Transforming Our House into a Home: A Journey of Growth Join me on a journey of transformation as I share my experiences of turning a house into a home and embracing authenticity.