Let’s Jump in Together! As you know, this first week of the new year is typically the time we reflect on what went well last year—and what didn’t go so well—and we resolve to do better in the fresh year that lies gleaming before us. For me, things have fortunately been going very well, but […]
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Best Wishes for a Wonderful 2016! As we count down the final hours and minutes of 2015, I can’t help but be a little nostalgic about all we’ve accomplished together this year. We started out strong as NorwexRace.com, and we continue in our quest to Race Against Chemicals in the Environment. Along the way, we […]
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Best of What You Liked and Commented on the Most As 2015 draws to a close, I thought it might be fun to revisit your favorite blogs—the ones you clicked on, shared and liked the most this year. So below we’ve compiled your Top 5 favorites, in reverse order. The goal of this blog is to […]
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Embracing the Spirit of the Season No matter what you call it, Christkindlmarkt (or Christkindlesmarkt, Christkindlmarket, Marché de Noël or Weihnachtsmarkt) is a festive way to celebrate the joy of the season—and a great way to involve your family in meaningful traditions. A delight to the senses, a Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas market, is a family-friendly […]
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The Problem with CO2 Whether it’s for business or leisure, air travel is a necessity for many people. But the main environmental issue with air travel is the enormous amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that is produced by airplanes, which can be harmful to humans and the environment. This excess CO2 production can result in acute […]
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Frieburg, Germany, Combines Charm and Eco-Friendliness Nestled far in southwest Germany, on the edge of the Black Forest and close to Switzerland and France, the eco-city of Freiburg is considered by many to be the greenest city in one of the greenest countries in the world. While Germany is a world leader in the production […]
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Stained-Glass Solar Window Marjan van Aubel, a designer from the Netherlands, has combined the aesthetics of traditional stained-glass windows with modern solar technology. Her newest work, titled Current Window, is a blend of colorful stained glass and solar panels, allowing the work of art to generate renewable energy by absorbing sunlight. The organically dyed solar […]
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Thanks for Being a Part of the Norwex Movement! Before the year draws to a close in a few more weeks, I want to take a moment to congratulate all our Norwex Movement members for making 2015 so successful. Here’s a quick recap of all we’ve accomplished so far: We started the year with 800 […]
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5 Gift Ideas that Are Sure to Please Can you believe it? The holidays are almost here! Today, I thought I’d touch on some gift ideas that might be just right for anyone still lingering on your list who’s difficult to shop for. 1. The gift of your time For: Your parents, a friend, anyone […]
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Congratulations to the featured winners! Click on photos to enlarge. Title: Making the Most of Every Opportunity From: Laurie Jaye Friesen Tradition: Even though we celebrate each holiday for all that it represents, we have also learned that it can not always happen on that exact date marked on the calendar. So we have learned […]
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