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    I have always enjoyed gifts – both the giving and receiving of them.  According to researchers,  I am not alone.  Gift giving is an important part of human interaction and psychologists say that the givers often reap the biggest psychological gains. When someone takes time to thoughtfully select a gift for me, it means so…

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    What can you do this year to show your love for both your “Valentine” and the earth? The first thing I think of is to REDUCE consumption. Just don’t give anyone anything this Valentine’s Day.  Of course, if you choose this way to green your Valentine’s Day you may end up celebrating by yourself in…

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    Some people are so hard to buy gifts for that you end up giving them something they won’t ever use or that they don’t really want.  Sometimes a practical gift added to something fun is the way to go.  This year think of ways to give something that will keep those you love safe. Bicycle…

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    When buying gifts this holiday season, think “smart strip,” “twist,” and LED.  All of these gifts will conserve energy and save you money. 1)  Consider giving a smart strip. Smart strips help reduce standby power consumption – often called vampire or phantom power.  Vampire power accounts for 5-10% of your total household electric consumption, but using…

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