Dear Debra, Well, I'm getting in the holiday spirit! And I'm sure you will too after reading this newsletter. I've posted many new links to Debra's List for all the things you'll need this holiday season. Debra :-)
HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT ~ 29 November 2005
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AT HOME WITH DEBRA: How I Decorate My Home for the Holidays Holiday decorating doesn't have to be a big production. I bring holiday cheer to my home in some very simple ways. Read How I Decorate My Home for the Holidays...
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CHRISTMAS TREES Yes, there are organically-grown Christmas trees! Find them at a local tree farm or have one shipped directly to you. Plus, learn all about the history of holiday trees, how to choose a tree, and how to decorate it in a meaningful and eco-friendly manner.
Shop for
Christmas Trees and Wreaths...
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MY TOP TEN GIFT LIST Here are my picks for great green gifts this year.
For more suggestions, read "About Holiday Gift-Giving" for tips on giving gifts that go beyond what you can hold in your hand. And...you can always give FREE subscriptions to this newsletter! Just reply to this email with a list of first names and email addresses and I will start their subscription on the day of your choice and sent them a personal "gift card" via email.
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GREETING CARDS & GIFT WRAP
Both greeting cards and gift wrap are available made from recycled paper, and there are many more ways to wrap and greet that are creative, different, fun, and protect environmental resources.
Shop for greeting cards
and gift wrap...
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SWEET SAVVY: Dozens of Sugar- Free Holiday Treats! This year I have over thirty recipes for your favorite holiday treats made with natural sweeteners. Choose from candies and confections, cookies, pies, cheesecake, plus eggnog, succlent dried-fruit fruitcake, and cranberry sauce--all made without refined white sugar or artificial sweeteners.
Browse holiday
recipes made with
natural sweeteners...
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CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
The woolen Christmas stockings of days gone by are still alive and kicking on the Internet. Choose from many designs and patterns--most can even be personalized with the names of family members. These stocking are sure to become heirlooms. Shop for Christmas stockings...
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NATURAL CANDLES Carry the light through the darkest days of winter with natural beeswax, soy, palm, and bayberry candles. These natural candles are now available in many colors, shapes, and sizes-- both with natural fragrances and unscented.
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THE NATURAL ORIGINS OF HOLIDAY TRADITIONS Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? When are the Twelve Days of Christmas? What's Santa Claus all about? Where do Christmas carols come from? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you explore the roots of some of our holiday traditions, and bring more meaning into your holiday celebrations.
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The new, revised, edition of
Home Safe Home
is now available
in bookstores nationwide.
Home Safe Home tells what toxic chemicals are generally found in specific household products of all types, and safe solutions you can buy or make at home. It's different from other books on toxic chemicals because the focus really is what you can do to protect yourself and your family and create a healthy home. I bring over twenty years of research and personal real-life experience to this book. * 10 Simple, Inexpensive Things You Can Do To Reduce Household Toxics * How Toxic is Your Home? Quiz (excerpt from the book)
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Debra's List
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100s of links
to 1000s of nontoxic, natural & earthwise
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