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Crystal Nay is a freelance writer, organic seed hoarder, and mother to a hilarious and sassy miniature version of herself. She loves to learn about people by asking them things she probably shouldn't. She has never dyed her hair. Ever.
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January 1, 2015 •
2015, Community, Holidays, January 2015 •
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Comments Off on New Year’s What? What Children Think of our New Year’s Resolutions
Every year, adults make a list. Not a shopping list, or an errands list, but a list that is supposed to change our lives and make us better people: we make our list of New Year’s Resolutions. Our kids hear us talk about them, and maybe even see us embark on...
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December 1, 2014 •
2014, December 2014, Expert Advice, Home Life, Teens and Pre-Teens •
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4 Things Your High School Senior Should Know Before Flying the Coop Remember when you were suffering from “senoritis” in high school, and you just couldn’t wait to graduate? Well, every year, thousands of high school seniors across Orange County still...
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November 1, 2014 •
2014, Community, November 2014, People & Profiles •
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How local families in need are staying fed, housed and cheered this holiday season We live in a beautiful place. People vacation here, dream about living here. The holidays are fast approaching, so everything will soon be decorated with twinkling lights and...
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October 1, 2014 •
2014, Big Kids, Community, October 2014, People & Profiles, Sports, Health & Fitness, Teens and Pre-Teens •
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Comments Off on Students, Sports and Success
Local Organizations Changing the World Through Sport The norm has always been academics first. To stay on the team, you have to have good grades and stay out of trouble. But what if being on the team is what is keeping kids safe and boosting their academic...
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September 1, 2014 •
2014, Big Kids, Decor & Crafts, Home, September 2014, Teens and Pre-Teens •
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Comments Off on The Make Revolution: A Do-It-Yourself Tsunami is Hitting Home
There’s a movement happening. You may have participated without even knowing it. Are you a “Maker?” Who Are They? It’s pretty simple: a Maker is a person who makes things. It’s really an umbrella term for independent tinkerers. They are...
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August 1, 2014 •
2014, August 2014, Big Kids, Cover Story, Education & Learning, Teens and Pre-Teens •
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Comments Off on New School Year, New Standards: A Primer on the Transition to Common Core
The 2014-15 school year is marking something momentous. This fall kicks off the first year that California schools will officially be implementing the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Sure, you’ve heard of it. And, yes, you’ve also heard the...
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May 1, 2014 •
2014, Babies, May 2014, Sports, Health & Fitness, Uncategorized •
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Comments Off on Many Ways to Hatch the Egg: Birthing Options for Today’s New Mom
The birth of your child is an amazing event, and bringing a new person into this world isn’t without its preparations. Not the least of which is removing from your memory every loud and chaotic delivery scene in every movie that has one. Whether you’re...
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April 4, 2014 •
2014, April 2014, Community, Environment, Technology •
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Comments Off on Extremely Recycled: Water in OC
Orange County takes water that is flushed, rinsed, or otherwise dumped from your home, and serves it back up as drinking water. It’s real. It’s gnarly. And it’s awesome. Ponder this for a moment: we have the same amount of water on this planet as we...
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April 4, 2014 •
2014, April 2014, Big Kids, Community, Environment, People & Profiles, Teens and Pre-Teens •
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Comments Off on Modern Children, Ancient Ways: Children Learn Stone Age Skills in Present Day OC
You can go traipsing through any of Orange County’s regional parks and not realize how much you’re missing. The dirt paths that are carved into the hillsides guide you through an oasis, but also wind you right past edible plants, energy-cleansing foliage,...
