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How to Pick a Nudge Word for 2026 (One Word Resolution Guide)

How to Pick a Nudge Word for 2026 (One Word Resolution Guide)

A Gentle Guide to Inspire Your Year Ahead: A Nudge Word As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself entering a state of reflection. I’ve never been one to end the year strong. Instead, I lean into the slower-paced days between Christmas and New Year’s Day, the quiet gap...

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December 2025 Nature Connection Calendar for Families

December 2025 Nature Connection Calendar for Families

Hello, December! December arrives with a hush, and yet life feels loud and busy this time of year—holiday preparations, to-do lists, concerts, and celebrations all crowding the calendar. On one hand we want to follow nature's invites to rest and slow down, and yet the...

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Candlemas: Celebrating the Midpoint of Winter with Children

Candlemas: Celebrating the Midpoint of Winter with Children

The midpoint of winter is the halfway mark between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It typically takes place around February 2nd, but this date can vary slightly depending on the year. There are many beautiful traditions that celebrate the midpoint of...

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How to Decorate an Outdoor Tree with Treats for Wildlife

How to Decorate an Outdoor Tree with Treats for Wildlife

How to Decorate an Outdoor Tree with Treats for Wildlife Decorating an outdoor tree with healthy treats for local wildlife is a wonderful winter tradition that gives back to nature. It’s a tradition my children look forward to every year. We usually decorate a tree...

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7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Saint Nicholas Day with Kids

7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Saint Nicholas Day with Kids

My children believe in Santa Claus. Not the fairy-tale version of Santa Claus with his red suit, rotund belly, jolly laugh, and flying reindeer, but the real man who inspired the legend: Saint Nicholas. Our family has been celebrating Saint Nicholas Day since my kids...

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