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The Ultimate Halloween Night Prep List for Smooth Trick-or-Treating
The crisp October air is starting to whisper, pumpkins are grinning, and our family of five is warming up for one of the best nights of the year: trick-or-treating. But behind the fun—every candy haul, every giggle…
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Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Already Own: Closet-Friendly Ideas for the Busy (and Brilliant)
Let’s be honest — Halloween has a way of sneaking up on us faster than a kid spotting the full-size candy bar house. One minute it’s October 1st, and the next you’re staring into your closet wondering…
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After Hours: Open Jam Night at Gold Vibe Kombuchary
There’s something special about finding joy in the simple things—especially in a town like ours, where the air smells like pine, and creativity hangs as thick as the mist over the Yuba. Lately, I’ve been on a…
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Through Clear Glass: Why Transparency Matters Everywhere
Transparency. It’s one of those words that sounds simple until you try to live it. Like cleaning a window—seems easy enough, but it’s shocking how much grime can build up when you’re not paying attention.
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From Turnips to Torch-Gourds: The Spooky, Harvest-Rich History of Pumpkin Carving
Here in Nevada County, as the leaves crunch, the air chills, and jack-o-lanterns start popping up everywhere, I wonder: why do we carve pumpkins? It’s not just about flickering candlelight or front-porch flair. The custom of carving…
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Holding the Line: Clan Dyken’s 35-Year Mission of Music, Resistance, and Hope
For more than three decades, the brothers behind Clan Dyken have packed up guitars, drums, and a fierce sense of purpose to make a pilgrimage few know exists—deep into the Hopi Partition Lands (HPL). Their destination: the…
