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	<title>Natural Awakenings</title>
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		<title>Newsbriefs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gingerbread Adventures Teaches and Entertains Children 

In the interactive Gingerbread Adventures exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden, children learn about the different plant parts used in creating one of their favorite holiday snacks, gingerbread. The Everett Children’s Adventure Garden is home of Gingerbread Adventures, through January 10, 2010.Vibrant vignettes of a gingerbread town deck [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/newsbriefs-2/</link>
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		<title>Naturalpet: THREE DOG NIGHT</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Should Fido and Fluffy Share Our Bed?
by George Costa

Giving pets bed privileges is an age-old issue, with convincing arguments on both sides. The history of the pros and cons are evident in The International Encyclopedia of Dogs, which reports that  in pre-Aztec Mexico, the Xoloitzcuintl, now known as the Mexican hairless breed, was a pet [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/naturalpet-three-dog-night/</link>
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		<title>Be Inspired&#8230; Give from the Heart this season</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Frances Lefkowitz

 
Presents allow us to express our love and gratitude.  Why, then, do we get so stressed out over them, and how can we bring sense and significance back to the season? Though many complain about the commercialism of the holiday season, no one—not even the two-sizes-too-small-hearted Grinch—would wish to get rid of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/be-inspired-give-from-the-heart-this-season/</link>
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		<title>Inspiration: Set New Year’s  INTENTIONS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Tony Burroughs
On the eve of 2010, thousands of individuals throughout the world are set to write their New Year’s intentions using Tony Burroughs’ simple and effective methods for putting the laws of manifestation to work. Burroughs has authored nine books, including The Code: Ten Intentions for a Better World and The Intenders Handbook, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/inspiration-set-new-year%e2%80%99s-intentions/</link>
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		<title>DOWNLOAD THE DECEMBER ISSUE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The December issue of NUGREEN CITY can be downloaded here.
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		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/download-the-december-issue/</link>
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		<title>Localgreens: Sweet Holiday Treats</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Robin Mattson
Okay, here’s the thing…I could have come up with another way to use winter root vegetables for holiday entertaining. And it would have been great. But let’s be honest. That’s not what any of us really want, certainly not at this time of year. After the Thanksgiving leftovers are cleared out, my culinary [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/localgreens-sweet-holiday-treats/</link>
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		<title>letter from the publisher</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the December issue of Natural Awakenings New York City.
It’s the holiday season and there’s no better place to enjoy the holidays than New York.  The city is crowded, noisy and bright with activity. And this is maybe the one time of year no one seems to mind (much). One of the attractions offered [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/letter-from-the-publisher-6/</link>
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		<title>Healthykids: Gifts for Good  Instilling Generosity and Joy  in Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Elisa Bosley

Every December, parents like me lament the “gimme” culture that so easily overtakes the holidays. But with environmental and social justice issues gaining ground and everyone rethinking economic priorities, introducing your child to opportunities for alternative giving can make a world of difference.

Even little changes—such as adding a charity to the family’s giving [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/healthykids-gifts-for-good-instilling-generosity-and-joy-%e2%80%a8in-children/</link>
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		<title>Healthbriefs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Celebrating Winter Solstice
In many cultures, traditions associated with the winter solstice on December 21—marking the longest night and shortest day of the year—spark celebrations. But with all the winter holiday to-dos and fewer daylight hours, this fun time of year can also be draining. Rituals can help us remember that life, like the sun, is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/healthbriefs-5/</link>
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		<title>greenliving: Throw a Green Party Eco-Entertaining Made Simple</title>
		<description><![CDATA[by Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell
Whether you are still experimenting with ways to live green or are an experienced pro at an increasingly eco-friendly life, a party décor checklist is good to have on hand. The ultimate goal is hosting a zero-waste gathering, one that embraces only products and items that can be consumed, reused, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nugreencity.com/2009/12/greenliving-throw-a-green-party-eco-entertaining-made-simple/</link>
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