Contents
62 With Every Christmas Card I Write...
On The Cover
66 Handmade Holiday Gifts
Deck the Halls Naturally
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Green your holiday greetings
A roundup of eco-friendly DIY gifts
with plenty of festive flair
69 Guided Relaxation
A beautiful meditation for your child
on the essence of love
70 The More You Know Eco
Embracing the Spirit of the Season
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Our 4th Annual Holiday Gift Guide!
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What’s greener? The real vs. artificial
Christmas tree debate
72 Light amidst Darkness
Celebrating the Winter Solstice
76 Nutritional Nuggets
From healthy holiday party dish
dilemmas to staying hydrated in
winter, expert Louise Goldberg
answers your questions
78 How to Wrap Gifts Sustainably
From furoshiki to mason jars, this
article explores the many ways to gift
greener
80 New Year’s Resolutions
A simple process for making - and
keeping - your resolution for the new
year
83 Ask Green Grandma
Questions from our readers answered
84 ReUse Craft
Make your own festive holiday
crackers
86 Community Marketplace
More great green gift ideas from our
collection of artisan shops & resources
88 Your Green Child
A peek into the families of our readers
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