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Día de las Velitas: A Simple Ritual for Connection & Light (Creating Magic at Home)/Día de las Velitas: Un Ritual Sencillo de Conexión y Luz (Cómo Crear Magia en Casa)
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. The holiday season often arrives with a rush, a flurry of lists, gifts, and noise. But what if the most magical moment of December didn't require buying anything at all? At Nature's Lab, we believe in the power of pausing. We believe in rituals that ground us. That is why we are inviting our entire community to join in a cherished tradition that honors light, hope, and toget
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Dec 6, 20256 min read


What Children Really Remember from the Holidays (It’s Not the Toys)/Lo Que Los Niños Realmente Recuerdan de las Fiestas (No Son los Juguetes)
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. Choosing Gifts That Last in Children’s Hearts Updated for NLS Families – Holiday 2025 At Nature’s Lab, we spend every day watching children discover the world through curiosity, connection, and play. One thing is always clear: What children remember most is who they were with, not what they received. New toys bring joy, but the excitement fades quickly. Experiences, ritual
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Nov 21, 20259 min read


Lights and Love: A Story for Día de los Muertos (and More)
English / Español Scroll down for the Spanish version / Siga leyendo abajo para la versión en español. At Nature’s Lab , we believe stories are how children make sense of the world. As the seasons shift and the days grow shorter, many cultures celebrate the power of light , a symbol of love, connection, and remembrance. This story brings together three beautiful celebrations, Día de los Muertos , Diwali , and Día de las Velitas , in a way little ones can understand, honoring
Silvia A. -Nature's Lab
Oct 26, 20256 min read


Simplicity and Connections this Holiday Season- Gifting
Holidays are around the corner and family and friends are asking what gifts to get for the kids. While toys can at times be engaging and...
Silvia Anderson, Ona Alminas, Hannah Stevenson, and Nature's Lab
Nov 20, 20222 min read
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