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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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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Holiday Gifts that Give Something Back In my DIY Holiday Gifts post earlier this month, I talked about my goal of spending more quality time with my kids by making our own Christmas gifts and decorations. But sometimes, for whatever reason, a purchased gift may be the best option. When shopping for presents for friends […]
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Entries Accepted November 12 – 16, 2015 As a member of the Norwex Movement, you know that the holidays are about more than giving and receiving gifts; they’re ultimately about community and togetherness. And as part of the Movement, we all know how important it is to give the “presents” of our presence! So, in […]
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Change a Life by Reaching Out to Those Less Fortunate “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop While volunteering is always in season, during this time of year especially, our thoughts seem to turn even more to caring for our fellow man. Whether it’s extra food, a much-needed coat […]
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Clean Up the World Events Looking for a fun and eco-friendly activity that you and your family can participate in this weekend? Check out these amazing, green events that help promote sustainability while bringing communities together from all around the world! Clean Up the World Weekend (9/18 – 9/20) Clean Up the World is a […]
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