from our publisher & editor It is the Holidays! A certain warmth always fills my heart around this time of year. An overwhelming sense of generosity seems to take hold, and I am thankful for it. It seems to be somewhat of an epidemic and I am not the only one infected with the “holiday spirit.” “Good will towards men” is not just a saying. I think Mother Nature knows, and is on queue with our needs as human beings. We all tend to slow down during this time of year. It is biological. Resting a little more means snuggling and cuddling more with those little ones. I love that nature forces us to slow down, especially since I instinctively try to run at full speed. As we approach the New Year, it is also a time to reflect on the past. What has our year brought and have we reached any goals? For me, this past year has been full of many tests. Some personal and some business, but the most significant was the hospitalization of my daughter in the spring. She was very ill and thankfully has made a tremendous recovery, but we are reminded daily of her time in the hospital. As I reflect upon this, it is never more true that our children are the most important thing in life. It may sound simple, but there is no reason to make it complex. Do I have any goals for this upcoming year? Well, I truly hope to continue a path of simplicity and getting back to the basics. I hope all of you have a wonderful Holiday season and wish you the best in the year to come. We would love to hear your goals for 2012. I hope to see you on facebook and please feel free to drop us a line anytime. We love to hear from you. Warmly, Amber editor@greenchildmagazine.com
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