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Morning Links: 5 Ways to Use Old Wrapping Paper


Treadmills Won’t Cause Weight Loss – At least not without a healthy diet, that is. Researchers weigh in on the evidence that exercise alone can’t make you thin. (New York Times)

5 Ways to Use Old Wrapping Paper – Before you trash your bows and wrappers, try to find an eco-friendly way to use your holiday wrapping paper. (Inhabitots)

Skip the Fish Fingers – Fried fish is linked to stroke, so choose the grilled option next time you order tuna, salmon, and halibut. (USA Today) … More »

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Morning Links: 5 Ways to Use Old Wrapping Paper

Alternative Christmas Gift Ideas: Give Experiences, Not Junk


If you’re tired of giving a bunch of junk to your hard-to-shop-for relatives, and sick of seeing last year’s gift gathering dust on a bookshelf (or worse: wasting space in the back of a kitchen cupboard), then it’s time to start thinking outside of the gift box. Why not give gifts with staying power? Experience-oriented gifts offer friends and loved ones an unforgettable experience and the opportunity to learn skills that they’ll have for a lifetime (and use more often than that too-big sweater they donated to Goodwill over the summer). Whether it’s learning a new skill or simply enjoying a relaxing day at the spa, giving experiences rather than trinkets is likely to make a better impression on your loved ones (and they’re a lot more eco-friendly, too). … More »

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Alternative Christmas Gift Ideas: Give Experiences, Not Junk