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How Not to Lose Your Cool (Even When Everyone’s Testing You)
Let’s be real: some days, you’re just one tantrum, spilled coffee, or passive-aggressive comment away from throwing your phone out the window and screaming into the void. (No judgment — I’ve been there. Yesterday.)
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Tiny Boots, Big Adventures:Your Ultimate Guide to Hiking with Kids
Let’s be honest — the idea of hiking with a baby or toddler sounds like something out of a Disney movie. Fresh air! Family bonding! Nature’s soundtrack! Then you remember things like: diapers, tantrums, bottles/sippy cups and…
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Ultimate Guide to Summer Fun for Kids in Nevada County
Summer in Nevada County isn’t just sunshine and ice cream (though we fully support both); it’s a playground of activities waiting to keep your kids entertained, learning, and making lifelong memories. Whether you have a little artist,…
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Call Log Diaries #12: GVPD Edition
There’s something magical about small-town police logs—like a reality show where the script is written by caffeine, chaos, and occasionally, the wildlife. Here in Nevada County, our local call-ins aren’t just reports—they’re full-blown episodes.
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Stepping Back in Time:Adventure to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
If you’ve ever wanted to time-travel without the fear of a, “oops, I broke the DeLorean” moment, let me introduce you to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. Deep within the rugged, pine-studded chaparral forests of the Sierra…





