Environmentally Grown Christmas Trees

When shopping for a Christmas tree choose locally grown trees.

Trees grown in an area are acclimated to the climate and will more easily take root and survive should the decision to plant the tree after it's served it's purpose as a Christmas tree be planned.

A locally grown tree will not harbor pests from another area that might not be living in a locale. By purchasing a locally grown tree no new harmful pests will be introduced into the yard, garden, city and surrounding areas.

Artificial trees of course pose no problems and can be reused year after year.

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Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the
environment.
Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
Website: http://www.apluswriting.net
Email: Current address on website
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Be A Green Santa

Be a green Santa this year and help save the environment all year.

For gardening friends you can't go wrong in giving tools for working in the garden, seeds, plants, and organically related products that are safe for children, pets and the environment.

In light of the fact that many cities are now banning plastic shopping bags many stores are starting to charge extra for sacks and promoting the use of reusable canvas shopping bags. A canvas shopping tote, or two, makes a perfect gift for an environmentally conscious friend.

One of the most beautiful gifts that will be cherished by anyone is a living tree planted in memory of a birthday, a beloved pet, or other special occasion.

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Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the
environment.
Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
Website: http://www.apluswriting.net
Email: Current address on website
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Money From Unsold Garage Sale Items

If, after a garage sale is over, and there are still unsold valuables left over, money can still be made from them.

Pawn shops are seeing an increase in carpentry tools, TVs, jewelry, household decor such as lamps, furniture, kitchen appliances, and CD, DVD, and MP3 players being brought in to sell.

While it doesn't really matter whether the items sold at the garage sale or at a pawn shop the result is the same. More money for unwanted items.

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Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the
environment.
Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
Website: http://www.apluswriting.net
Email: Current address on website
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Santa Letters Reflect Economy

Most children ask for dolls, games, toy trains, stuffed animals, or even computers for Christmas. But this year, the poor economy is reflected in the items children are asking Santa for.

Many store santas are reporting that children are asking for jobs for their parents, money, and even for their mortgaged homes to be returned to them.

Writing to Santa has always been fun for children. Hopefully, some of the letters that these children are writing, will be answered.

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Author: Marilyn Pokorney
Freelance writer of science, nature, animals and the
environment.
Also loves crafts, gardening, and reading.
Website: http://www.apluswriting.net
Email: Current address on website
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