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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 mission to rediscover grown-up fun that doesn’t…
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Growing up out here, I was raised on what I like to call country manners. Not the “use your salad fork first” kind — I mean the real ones. The ones that sneak into your bones when you’re raised in a place where the…
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There’s something about living here that just sticks with you — the smell of the pines after rain, the hum of Highway 49 on a Sunday, the way everyone still waves when you pass by. Nevada County has its quirks, its charm, and its…
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The last five years have completely reshaped the way we buy, sell, and connect online. What once felt like a convenient side hustle or a nice add-on to brick-and-mortar has now become the main stage for both small businesses and major corporations. From billion-dollar…
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It’s almost sweater weather in Nevada County—and your phone deserves to feel the coziness too! The Fall 2025 Phone Wallpaper Drop is here, featuring four brand-new, cozy wallpapers crafted to match your favorite autumn aesthetics.
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It’s time once again to share the real-life chaos that our local dispatchers deal with so the rest of us can sit back and cackle (lovingly). This Call Log Diaries features a man fighting flora, some alleged poultry mistreatment, a neighbor caught peeping, and…
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There’s something magical about nicknames. They’re not just shorter versions of our names or quirky monikers; they’re pieces of identity gifted to us by the people who truly see us. I firmly believe everyone should have a nickname—whether it’s used daily or just shows…
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There’s this myth floating around that small towns have to survive on tourist dollars or risk disappearing altogether. But let me tell you, that’s a load of nonsense. Some of California’s most charming small towns are proving that with a little creativity and a…
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Summer in Nevada County means two things: soaring temps and the threat of wildfire. But fear not, my sweaty friends— here’s some mom-approved ways to chill without breaking the bank.
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If you’re running a small business—whether you’re whipping up sourdough in your kitchen or fixing fences in between school drop-offs—you know the hustle is real. And with every penny spent needing to work overtime, marketing can feel like you’re throwing spaghetti at a wall…
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I hate to be the bearer of brutally honest news, but if your business isn’t on social media in 2025… it’s basically operating with a flip phone in a smartphone world.
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If you’ve ever found yourself wrestling a toddler into the car while trying to explain (for the hundredth time) that the doctor is not, in fact, out to get them… you are not alone, my friend. But I’m happy to report that today’s check-up…
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Some places have drama. Others have mystery. Nevada County? We have a beautiful, chaotic cocktail of both—served daily through our police call logs. It’s a place where peacocks cause civil unrest, old cans trigger bomb scares, and even Mother Nature apparently gets petty. With…
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You know what they don’t tell you about having more than one kid? That you basically become a whole different parent with each one. Not in a “I gave up” kind of way (okay, maybe a little), but in a “wow, I really thought…
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Whether you’re up to your elbows in pastel eggs, knee-deep in marshmallow Peeps, or just around for the feast of delicious food— I’d like to wish you a very Happy Easter from my itty-bitty corner of the internet to yours!
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There comes a time in every mother’s life when she opens a closet, drawer, or entire room, and thinks, “How did we end up with this much stuff?” Spoiler alert: it didn’t happen overnight. It was a slow, sneaky build-up of free T-shirts, kid…
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Parenting in 2025 is getting a bold new rebrand—and it’s not for the faint of heart. Meet FAFO Parenting, short for Fool Around and Find Out. The name may be cheeky, but the philosophy behind it is all about raising kids who are resilient,…
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Every profession comes with its surprises and unusual situations, but few match the total unpredictability of law enforcement. Here’s a look at some of the more curious calls placed in Nevada County recently.
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You know those days where it seems like one minor inconvenience starts a chain reaction of progressively worse things happening to you? Yeah, you know the ones—the days that make you silently (or not so silently) curse your decision to ever complain about having…
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On November 3, 2024, our lives changed forever when Bear, our beloved minx kitten, joined our family. Born without a tail, she quickly became more than just a pet; she was our comfort, our joy, and our little bear cub.
