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Makes Your Valentine’s Day GREEN

                                                                        
Henry David Thoreau suggested that there is no remedy for love but to love more. Perhaps this Valentine’s Day we might all consider applying that to the planet, too, by making choices that are GREEN. The recipient of your gift, gesture, or card is likely to be just as pleased and, in some cases, you can even save money.

Here’s a few ways to think in terms of not just red this holiday, but GREEN.

You don’t need to buy something to express your affection. Why not give that special person a hand-written certificate that’s redeemable for a favorite home-cooked meal, a week’s worth of running time-consuming errands, a massage, or similar.

Send an e-greeting or use re-cycled materials to create a card for the special people in your life. Additionally, consider helping your children do the same. Nearly a billion Valentine’s Day cards are purchased world-wide each year, second in number only to Christmas.

Choose flowers that are organically grown and / or locally. Fewer chemicals and less distance traveled are conducive to less negative impact on our environment.

If hosting a party, try to plan a menu that includes locally grown foods. Also, minimize the number of disposable plates, napkins and cups or opt for those made of recycled materials.

Winter Beverages to Warm and Spice Up Your Day

                                

When the temperature outside makes its way downward, it’s always nice to sip a beverage that warms you from within. While some winter drinks are traditionally laden with fat and calories, you can readily adjust them, resulting in a tasty but healthy variation. It’s the ultimate in winter comfort, made and served up right at your desk.

Hot Cocoa

Why settle for a cup of powdered mix and water when you can have the real thing?  Simply microwave a cup of 2% or skim milk, add a packet (1 teaspoon) of Sugar in the Raw or similar and 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa. Stir well and enjoy.  For a spicier variation at home, add a dash of chili powder or a cinnamon stick or two.

Hot Apple Cider

Want to add some anti-oxidants to your day?  Warm some apple cider or apple juice and you’re on your way. Apple cider does have more nutrients per ounce than its more processed counterpart but both have nutritional value. Heat a cup of either in the microwave, then add a cinnamon stick  or a bit of cinnamon flavored syrup.

Spicy Tea

The jury is still out relative to the health benefits of tea but some studies have supported they are there. Whichever, it remains a favorite of many. Prepare tea per usual then add a packet ( 1 teaspoon ) of sugar and a couple of lemon slices. Alternatively, add a cinnamon stick instead of the sugar. For a completely different taste, add cinnamon and cloves.

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New Year Greetings!

                                                                     
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.”  — Hal Borland

With thanks to all of our customers!  We value the opportunity to work with you and appreciate the confidence you place in
Anderson Interiors!

We look forward to providing office furniture solutions in 2012!