The Twelve Days of Christmas...

This is the giving season and as people of many different faiths and spiritual practices, it may very well be a time that you set aside to think of others. Welcome to Betty's Twelve Days of Christmas: ideas for simplifying and greening the holidays!

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me...

A new, gently used, or borrowed copy of Unplug the Christmas Machine by by Jo Robinson and Jean C. Staeheli. Ten years ago I read this life-changing book that transformed a frenetic, harried, consumer-driven holiday into a more fulfilling practice of showing love. I highly recommend it. Besides giving you a wide selection of fun ideas for giving, it also allows you to lead the way for simplicity among your families and co-workers and neighbors.

Enjoy!
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