Guest Author - Jill Florio

A round up of Living Simply's Christmas articles to help you reduce, reuse and recycle during the holiday season.

Make Earth Friendly Gift Wrap
Every year I have this dilemma - what to wrap my Christmas presents in that is both environmentally-friendly AND attractive? Here are some simple ideas for your holidays this year!

Stylish Used Gifts
There are plenty of reasons to buy used for Christmas presents, and only one reason not to: you probably think it looks bad. Here´s why you should buy used gifts and encourage the same from others.

Re-used Ornaments and Decorations for the Holidays
Here are a few ideas to help you decorate on a budget this year, with an earth-friendly consciousness (as opposed to "Crazy Christmas Consumer Mentality")

Holiday Decorations from Fabric Scraps
You´ve just finished a holiday project. How about reusing those ends of thread/yarn, or leftover scrap fabric and ribbon?

Recycle Christmas Cards
Recycle those holiday cards you received in the mail or on your gifts with a little winter-themed creativity.

Pamper Your Dog at Christmas
Give back some lovin´ to your faithful pet during the holidays!

When your dog eats Christmas ornaments
What do you do if your puppy (or mischievous older dog) gets into your holiday decorations and eats some of the glass ornaments?

Christmas in July - how to shop the sales and get done early
For busy people who are driven crazy each holiday season, it is a good idea to get some of the holiday "work" completed in the longer, hotter, slower summer months. It might even make you forget the heat!