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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
28 PERFECT PRESENTS A Local Gift Guide by Linda Sechrist
30 HOMEMADE AND HEARTFELT
Do-It-Yourself Stocking Stuffers by Meredith Montgomery
32 IT’S ALL ABOUT WE Conscious Evolution:
Why We’re Better Together by Linda Sechrist
36 MINDFUL HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
Simple Ways to Add Meaning and Family-Centered Fun by Barbara Amrhein
38 UNEXPECTED UPSIDE Media Gadgets Can Boost
Family Connections by Lisa Marshall
40 BREATHE EASIER Try These Tips for Better Workouts
42 HEALTHY HOLIDAY BAKING
A Cornucopia of Delicious Treats
45 HOW UNCONDITIONAL LOVE HARMONIZES OUR WORLD
Marci Shimoff Explores its Transformative Power by Judith Fertig
46 CRITTER COMPANIONS Alternative Adoptions
Fit for Families by Sandra Murphy
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