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Making Homework Fun: Creative Ways Parents Can Turn Study Time Into Playtime
With the first day of school already behind us, we’ve officially entered that time parents and kids dread in equal measure: homework season. If you’re anything like me, you probably had that one subject you could ace…
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Nevada County Planning Workshop 2025: How to Finally Understand Local Planning Without Falling Asleep
If you’ve ever looked at a county planning agenda and thought, “Do I need a law degree and three pots of coffee to get through this?”—you’re not alone. Planning meetings can feel like a foreign language, filled…
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The Hidden Cost of Lying: How Dishonesty Eats Away at the Liar’s Own Life
Lately, it feels like the air around me has been heavy with half-truths, twisted stories, and flat-out lies. The occurrence of people lying to me and those within my circle has been at an all-time high. And…
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Fresh Air, Sharper Minds: Why Getting Kids Outside Boosts Grades, Mood, and Real-Life Curiosity
If your kids think “outside” is just a loading screen between Wi-Fi signals, this one’s for you. As a mom of three and a small-town nature wanderer, I’ve watched my kids come alive in the wild—muddy boots,…
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Nevada County’s Courthouse Drama: Out With the Old, In With the New (Eventually)
If you’ve ever been inside the Nevada City Courthouse, you know the charm is there—but so is the “please don’t sneeze or the ceiling might just crumble” vibe. Turns out, that’s not just in our heads. The…
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Back to School Night Brings the Community Together in a Big Way
Tonight was one of those evenings that reminds you exactly why small-town living is so special. The 2nd Annual Back to School Night at the North San Juan Community Center was an absolute success, with a huge…
