Go Green & Emerald
Dry Cleaning News
Volume 4,
Issue 12 December
2011
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Winter Solstice
Winter solstice occurs exactly
when the axial tilt of a plant is farthest away from its star,
depending on the polar hemisphere of reference.
The significance of winter is
the lengthening of nights and shortening of days. Many of our
holiday traditions are the result of our attempts to bring light
and greenery into our homes to battle the darkness and lack of new
growth in the garden. Look to the traditions of evergreen boughs,
holly, and Yule logs, candles, and the singing of songs.
Depending on the shift of the
calendar, winter solstice usually occurs on December 21st or 22nd
in the Northern Hemisphere. This year it is December 21st.
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Winter
Exercise
Even though
winter weather might try to persuade you to stay tucked deep inside
your warm bed, it is really best if you continue your exercise
program. You may, however, have to replace some of your
traditional, fair-weather exercise habits with some that are more
unique. Many people enjoy cross-country skiing, downhill skiing,
and ice skating or hockey. As long as you bundle in layers, there
is no reason not to exercise outside.
But what if
you're not so young anymore? Many elderly people claim that they stop
their regular exercise routine when ice forms on the sidewalks.
They fear falling and a broken bone more than they fear the adverse
effects of not exercising. There are many gyms that
offer 3 month memberships, perfect for the winter weather. If you're
still looking for free exercise opportunities, then head to your
nearest indoor mall or shopping center. Meet a few friends there
for an hour of exercise, socialization, and maybe some coffee!
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Apple Chutney
Take a round of brie. Remove
the rind if you wish. Spread 1 Tbs. finely chopped shallots over
the top of the cheese. Wrap completely in a thawed sheet of puff
pastry. Bake at 375°F for 15 - 20 minutes until the puff pastry is
a beautiful golden brown. While the cheese is baking, peel and chop
two apples. Place in a saucepan with 1 cup cranberries. Add the
zest of 1 lemon and the juice of ½ lemon. Pour in 1 cup apple cider
or cranberry juice and cook until reduced by half. Pour over the
baked brie and serve immediately.
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Click on the links to find out more
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5 Ways To Prevent Winter Home Repairs
Winter weather can really damage your property. Here
are a few tips to keep your home in good shape.
- Prevent
ice dams caused by accumulated snow, causing snow to back up
on your roof, and find an opening in the sheathing.
- Protect
your plumbing, especially that against an outside wall.
- Prune
your large trees, especially those near your home, fence,
driveway, or over your neighbor's house.
- Keep
pests out of your home...when they find their way in they can
cause untold damage to your attic, soffits, siding, eves, and
trim. Keeping them out will save you thousands of dollars.
- Do
you have a backup power or heat source? Ice storms and heavy
snow can cause long-lasting power outages causing sump water
backup, frozen pipes and dangerously cold temps inside.
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This
month's quotes:
There Are No
Mistakes--Just What You Do And What You Don't Do. - Anonymous
Be Happy For This
Moment. This Moment Is Your Life. - Unfaithful-The Movie
Think of life as
a terminal illness. Because if you do, you will live it with joy
and passion as it ought to be lived. - Anonymous
"Life is
what happens while you are busy making other plans." - John
Lennon
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Save
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$10 Snowballs
For Referring Your Neighbor!!
Recommend
your neighbor; she'll get $10 in
FREE
dry cleaning and so will you!
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Can not be combined with any other promotion. Leather and
Suede not included.
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Bring
Me Anything Christmas & I'll Knock 10% Off!
Bring me anything
Christmas and I'll clean for 10% less. You can give me your tree skirt,
your regular skirt, your stockings, your tablecloths, napkins, and any
clothing with red or a holiday look to it and I'll give you the discount.
So, go find all the stuff that needs cleaning for the holiday and we'll
clean it for less.
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Offer Expires: 12/30/11
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Save 15%
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Save 15% on all UGGS, Shearling,
Suede and Leather Cleaning
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Bring in
this coupon and SAVE 15% Off on the cleaning of all Uggs, Leather,
Suede and Shearling garments.
You must
present this coupon at the time the garments are dropped off to take
advantage of this wonderful offer.
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Offer Expires: 12/30/11
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