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alternative gifts

 -- Quote of the Day -- " In essence, if we want to direct our lives,  we must take control of our consistent actions.  It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives,  but what we do consistently ."    ~ Tony Robbins Looking for Alternative Eco-gifts? As promised over the next month we'll be sharing some alternative holiday options to consider... Looking for alternative ecologically friendly gifts this year? Consider purchasing a set of large, sturdy square bottomed reusable bags. There are a lot of varieties to choose from, but may I suggest those that are created from recycled plastic bottles – these are fantastic, very strong and a great way to support the waste-to-resource system that feeds a sustainable planet. Plastic litter is a huge concern. Consider this stat quoted from an article by the San Diego region’s Marine Debris Campaign Manager, Danielle Miller: “In 2007, 9,316 plastic bags …were removed, (however) countle...