Californians fretting over the failure of Proposition 37 in the election earlier this month may soon be seeing foods that contain GMOs labeled as such anyway.

Almost 43 million families will be making their own holiday gifts, cards and decorations this year, according to the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA). 

“Crafting provides an opportunity to spend time with friends and family while creating unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that don’t need to cost a lot of money,” says CHA President and CEO Steve Berger. 

The following project makes a great holiday decoration or gift. Organic wreaths are available at your local nursery and some natural/organic food stores. The remaining supplies can be found at your local craft store. 

My favorite craft store, Joann, is offering OrganicAuthority readers free shipping on orders totaling $50 or more. Click here to take advantage of this holiday promotion.

Family Holiday Wreath 

Materials Needed

• Organic wreath
• Chipboard words
• Alphabet rub-ons
• Favorite family photos or holiday-themed stock photographs
• Heavy cardboard
• Metal saying
• Wire
• Wire cutter
• Glue gun

 Directions 

1. Attach metal saying with wire to center of wreath.
2. Print or download photos. Those in this craft were printed in sepia.
3. Adhere photos to heavy cardboard (same size as photos).
4. Add rub-ons to photos (create names, messages).
5. Glue chipboard words to wreath. 

Project courtesy of www.terriocraftprojects.com. Photo courtesy of the Craft & Hobby Association.

In a nutshell, 'neutraceuticals' use natural substances with medicinal properties that promote health benefits. These natural ingredients are selected for attributes and properties that are used to treat or prevent a range of diseases, afflictions, or conditions.

Just as the growing neutraceutical industry looks to Mother Nature for these rejuvenating ingredients, so can you!

Your skin needs nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to heal it and protect against further damage...here's just one all-natural DIY remedy towards that end:

Laura Klein's Minty Green Goodness Toner

This is an excellent post-facial mint toner. It's ideal for normal to oily skin, removing left-over residue, closing pores and restoring balance to the skin.

Healing Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of loose organic peppermint tea (you can use a tea bag if you can’t find loose tea)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup witch hazel
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 5-10 drops of your choice of essential oil

Additional Tools:

1 spray bottle, 10 oz or bigger; or 10 oz screw top for application with a cotton ball

How To:

Place tea bags in a medium size bowl. Bring water to a boil. Pour hot water over tea leaves and steep for 15 minutes until cool. Strain tea into your glass jar. Add witch hazel and lemon juice. Shake to combine.

Apply after cleansing with an organic cotton ball or if using a spray bottle, mist face and décolleté.

Say goodbye to pricey, over the counter 'neutraceuticals' - start making your own -- at home -- today!