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Have a Happy, Healthy


Holiday Season


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want to take this time to wish you all a healthy and happy holiday. As many of you know, I sign most of my letters with “Health and Happiness.” I personally believe that health is the greatest gift you can give to yourself and your loved ones. Taking time to shop, meal plan, exercise or meditate is worth the time and inevitably can really help motivate anyone to start making lifestyle changes. “Exercise Now,” by Gretchen Rubin, page 34, and our Hudson County Fitness Directory on page 35 are sure to guide you to one of the many fitness centers in our area offering great workouts, juice bars and personal training.


Our Conscious Holiday Gift Guide on page 14


Debra Tucker


will inspire you to shop local and visit many of Hudson County’s unique shops and services, where I’m sure you will find many creative options for your holiday shopping this season. I have already found some wonderful gifts for the special people in my life.


Thank you for all of the wonderful emails, phone calls and correspondence over the past seven months. I feel truly blessed that so many of you are enjoying this publication and are learning so much from its quality content. My personal goal for the New Year is to continue to inspire and motivate you in all areas of your life. Please be sure to thank the merchants you patronize for making this free publication possible, and tell them that you saw it in Natural Awakenings.


Health and Happiness,


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