If you have potted plants outdoors, it's a good idea to start planning to bring them inside, before the first frost hits your neck of the woods. Check the weather; if the overnight forecast calls for chilly temps, give your plants a good drink of water that morning. Well-watered plants do better in fighting against frost damage. Add some mulch to the top layer or wrap the plants in Bubble Wrap to help insulate them, then move them into a garage or outbuilding to allow them to slowly acclimate to warmer temps. After a few days, you can bring them inside.

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Did you know close to 40% of holiday gifts are returned to the stores by the recipients? Another 18% of gifts are donated to charity, 15% are regifted, and a whopping 11% of gifts are simply tossed into the trash. That means only about 15% of gifts received this holiday season are actually kept and enjoyed. To help cut the waste, consider giving experiential items like excursions to restaurants, a delicious bottle of organic wine or a donation in the recipient's name to a charity they support. We can cut the waste and give gifts that are a joy to give and a real joy to receive.

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There are myriad uses for orange peels around the house and in your cooking, but the most nutritious is also the easiest: Make tea. Steeping orange peels in hot water and sipping the tasty tea is a smart way to harness the nutrition in citrus fruit. Most of the high vitamin C content oranges are known for is actually in the peel. The peel has three times more vitamin C than the fruit inside. Just place your orange peels in a cup and pour boiling water over them, then steep for a few minutes and enjoy!

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