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![]() On the first day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves: The gift of my Undivided Attention
On the second day of Christmas, I gave to
my true loves: The gift of Enthusiasm
On the third day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves: The gift of Creative Energy
On the fourth day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves: The gift of Simple Seasonal Pleasures
On the fifth day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves: The gift of Tenderness
On the sixth day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves, The gift of Good Cheer
On the seventh day of Christmas, I gave to
my true loves, The gift of Beauty
On the eighth day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves, The gift of Communication
On the ninth day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves, The gift of Surprise
On the tenth day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves, The gift of Wonder
On the eleventh day of Christmas, I gave to
my true loves, The gift of Peaceful Surroundings
On the twelfth day of Christmas, I gave to my
true loves, The gift of Joy.
(from "Simple Abundance"
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Susan Bragdon's Yummy Lemon Herb Cookies from the Herb Farmacy Workshop
Great new Christmas cookie idea!
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HOLIDAY TIP FOR PAPERWHITES If Your Paperwhites Are Ready To Keel Over, It May Be Time To Turn To The Bottle... It turns out an old home remedy for top-heavy paperwhites -- gin in the water -- will shorten the stems, lower the center of gravity and help keep them in place. Not that these hot-climate daffodils are choosy. Other liquors are just as effective, including white and dark rum, vodka, tequila and whiskey. For the teetotalers out there, rubbing alcohol will do just fine! Here's the trick... Plant paperwhite bulbs in stone, gravel, etc., as usual. Water in normal for 7-10 days. When the first roots are showing and 2-3-inch shoots are showing, replace the water with the alcohol solution. Making The Solution:
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