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The Ultimate Day Trip in Nevada County
When you live in (or near) Nevada County, it’s easy to fall into the river-day routine—and while there’s nothing wrong with a good float, sometimes you need a little adventure without the wet socks. So here it…
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Teaching Your Kids to Swim at Home (Plus Where to Get Lessons in Nevada County)
There’s something magical about teaching your little ones to swim—it’s part survival skill, part freedom, and part “mom-I’m-a-mermaid-now” moment. Whether you’ve got a backyard kiddie pool or just access to a public one, introducing your child to…
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When Texts Cross the Line — What to Do About Harassment and Threats
We all get the occasional weird message—wrong number, scammer, maybe even someone trying to sell us a “miracle” weight loss tea (spoiler alert: it’s always laxatives). But what happens when those messages turn into repeated harassment, or…
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The Dirt on Diatomaceous Earth: A Powdered Powerhouse for Home & Garden
There’s a certain kind of joy that comes from discovering a product that’s cheap, natural, and makes you feel like a domestic wizard. Diatomaceous earth (or DE if you’re fancy or just tired of spelling it) is…
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Call Log Diaries #25: Ponies, Satellites, and Bush-Bound Buddies
There are weeks when you read the call logs and think, “Yeah, that tracks.” Then there are weeks like this one—when everything feels like it was written during a fever dream after watching Tiger King and Stranger…
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Nevada County Concert Band: Carrying on a Proud Musical Tradition
If you’ve ever wandered through a Nevada County park on a summer evening and heard the joyous sounds of brass, woodwinds, and percussion, chances are you were lucky enough to catch the Nevada County Concert Band in…
