As a mother of a young boy, I'm well aware of the worries that we as parents face when our kids head out to trick or treat. Lately, the news has been flooded with even more hazards for us to think about. Clowns, reckless driving... Halloween is supposed to be fun! Continue Reading
I was looking at my calendar the other day and just about had a heart attack when I realized that Halloween is only a few weeks away. I’m so excited to be moving into a brand new home with my family and to celebrate, I’m planning an epic Halloween party. However, that means Continue Reading
It’s no secret that I love, love, love the Sierra Foothills. Everything about this area gets better with fall. The weather starts its descent into the 70’s, the colors change from green to red and gold, and harvest season begins for the local wineries. I’ve been Continue Reading
Lately, I’ve been writing about how much Nevada City / County offers in terms of the arts, scrumptious food, locally owned boutiques, and entertainment. However, Nevada County is known for another unique attraction: horse country. A large group of equestrians call the Continue Reading
So many events and so little time! Doesn’t it seem like the best events of summer always end up scheduled for the same day? I’m all about getting out of the house to socialize, but sometimes it’s hard to choose where to spend my time. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not Continue Reading
[ctt template="4" link="8DiPU" via="no" ]Who's ready for the Critters Cackle Contest at the @NevCoFair this week?! http://ctt.ec/8DiPU+ [/ctt] I don’t know about you but when I think of summer I always think of the county fair. Fair days and summer Continue Reading
Hot summer nights, warm sunny days, drives to the beach, hiking through the foothills… Summer is definitely in full swing right now! While I’m sure we could do without the triple digit temps we’ve seen this week, we can all agree that Nevada County summers are Continue Reading
With temperatures not quite hitting a consistent 100 degrees in Nevada County, I don’t feel like we’re actually experiencing “hot” summer nights yet. However, I would bet that’s about to change, even if only from the heat that Summer Nights will bring to downtown Nevada City Continue Reading
Sustainable living is a huge part of my life and one of the main reasons I love living in Nevada City. Reusing, recycling, and refurbishing are huge in our area – all around you can see that local businesses are paying attention to the impact that they have on Continue Reading