Our story tonight is called The Winter Quilt, and it’s a story about a lovingly made piece of art that warms a heart and a bed. It’s also about snowflakes lit up in the headlights of a car, sparrows and bicycles, and the artifacts that we hold to tell us stories from the past.

Our charity this week is Children International, https://www.children.org. They work to connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty.

Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple podcasts or follow the link below: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription

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Our story tonight is called The Winter Quilt, and it’s a story about a lovingly made piece of art that warms a heart and a bed. It’s also about snowflakes lit up in the headlights of a car, sparrows and bicycles, and the artifacts that we hold to tell us stories from the past.
Our charity this week is Children International, https://www.children.org. They work to connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty.
Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple podcasts or follow the link below: https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription
Listen to our new show, <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village">Stories from the Village of Nothing Much</a>, on your favorite podcast app.

Having trouble sleeping?  Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time.

You can find our book, "Nothing Much Happens," in over 20 languages. Request your local bookseller to shelve it: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

Having trouble sleeping?  Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time.
You can find our book, "<a href="https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens">Nothing Much Happens</a>," in over 20 languages. Request your local bookseller to shelve it: https://bit.ly/Nothing-Much-Happens

Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep

The Winter Quilt

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Our story tonight is called Cinder and the Springtime, and it’s a story about a gift given to returning neighbors on a bright warm day. It’s also about moss and pine needles, a bicycle basket made special for a friend, practical magic and gratitude for the ones we share our space with.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to Hot Mess Express. A women-led nonprofit with chapters across the United States. They serve the women in their community with no judgment through cleaning, organizing, and offering a fresh start. 

Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link below
nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription.

Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite
podcast app. 

Our story tonight is called Cinder and the Springtime, and it’s a story about a gift given to returning neighbors on a bright warm day. It’s also about moss and pine needles, a bicycle basket made special for a friend, practical magic and gratitude for the ones we share our space with.
We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to <a href="hotmessexpress.co ">Hot Mess Express</a>. A women-led nonprofit with chapters across the United States. They serve the women in their community with no judgment through cleaning, organizing, and offering a fresh start. 
Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for the NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts or follow the link below  <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription">nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription.</a> 
Listen to our new show, <a href="nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village ">Stories from the Village of Nothing Much</a>, on your favorite podcast app.

Cinder and the Springtime

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Our story tonight is called "Three Good Things," and it’s about reminding yourself of some of the simple, happy moments that happen during the day. Sometimes, good stuff slips through our brains without leaving much of a trace, while scary, upsetting stuff gets stuck in there. So it helps to notice and highlight sweetness when it shows up, even if that just amounts to us saying to ourselves, “Oh that’s nice.”

So get cozy and ready to sleep.

Our story tonight is called "Three Good Things," and it’s about reminding yourself of some of the simple, happy moments that happen during the day. Sometimes, good stuff slips through our brains without leaving much of a trace, while scary, upsetting stuff gets stuck in there. So it helps to notice and highlight sweetness when it shows up, even if that just amounts to us saying to ourselves, “Oh that’s nice.”
So get cozy and ready to sleep.

Three Good Things (Encore)

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Our story tonight is called First Mow of the Year, and it’s a story about a day of yard work as spring arrives in full. It’s also about pinecones and ladybugs, a glass of water enjoyed on the porch step, the sun on the back of your neck, and the shared experiences that connect us.

We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition. Working for a world where all of us, no matter our race, place, or politics, have access to affordable, renewable, and community-controlled energy. 

Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favourites with the Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box. A collection of products from our amazing partners:

Eversio Wellness: Chill Now, Vellabox: Lavender Silk Candle, Alice Mushrooms: Nightcap, NutraChamps: Tart Cherry Gummies, A Brighter Year: Mini Coloring Book, NuStrips: Sleep Strips, Woolzies: Lavender Roll-On. 

Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts, or follow the link below https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription.

Listen to our new show, Stories from the Village of Nothing Much, on your favorite podcast app.

Our story tonight is called First Mow of the Year, and it’s a story about a day of yard work as spring arrives in full. It’s also about pinecones and ladybugs, a glass of water enjoyed on the porch step, the sun on the back of your neck, and the shared experiences that connect us.
We give to a different charity each week, and this week, we are giving to the <a href="https://www.michiganej.org ">Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition</a>. Working for a world where all of us, no matter our race, place, or politics, have access to affordable, renewable, and community-controlled energy. 
Save over $100 on Kathryn’s hand-selected wind-down favourites with the <a href="https://shop.nothingmuchhappens.com/products/wind-down-box">Nothing Much Happens Wind-Down Box</a>. A collection of products from our amazing partners:
Eversio Wellness: <a href="https://www.eversiowellness.com/collections/frontpage/products/reishi-mushroom-supplement?variant=42498573205703">Chill Now</a>, Vellabox: <a href="https://www.vellabox.com/shop/vellabox-lavender-silk/">Lavender Silk Candle</a>, Alice Mushrooms: <a href="https://alicemushrooms.com/products/nightcap">Nightcap</a>, NutraChamps: <a href="https://www.nutrachamps.com/products/tart-cherry-gummies">Tart Cherry Gummies</a>, A Brighter Year: <a href="https://abrighteryear.com/collections/mini-coloring-books/products/birds-bugs-and-botany-mini-coloring-book">Mini Coloring Book</a>, NuStrips: <a href="https://nustrips.com/products/sleep-in-a-strip?variant=44052420755671">Sleep</a> Strips, Woolzies: <a href="https://woolzies.com/products/lavender-oil-roll-on">Lavender Roll-On</a>. 
Subscribe for ad-free, bonus, and extra-long episodes now, as well as ad-free and early episodes of Stories from the Village of Nothing Much! Search for NMH Premium channel on Apple Podcasts, or follow the link below <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription">https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/premium-subscription</a>.
Listen to our new show, <a href="https://www.nothingmuchhappens.com/stories-from-the-village ">Stories from the Village of Nothing Much</a>, on your favorite podcast app.

First Mow of the Year

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