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EcoHearth's camera crew traveled to various locations in New York City and asked passersby, "What's your positive vision for the Earth's future?" To see the video containing a representative sample of the responses, click here.

EcoHearth took its camera crew down to Times Square, New York City, and asked passersby what they plan to do during the next twelve months to be better stewards of the Earth. To see the video containing a representative sample of their responses, click here.

For those of us who live a more natural lifestyle, interacting with our relatives who do not can be challenging. We want to stick with our homemade, natural lives without looking down upon others not so inclined, especially if they are family. On the other hand, we want to show our relatives things that will make their lives and our planet healthier. With the right attitude it’s possible to educate loved ones without being snobbish or overbearing. Read on…

EcoHearth wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday season and much happiness in 2012. Please visit the site often for new ideas on how to be happier, healthier and a better steward of the Earth. To enjoy more beautiful and thought provoking photos like this one, visit Jennifer Esperanza's EcoHearth blog called Planet Esperanza Photos.

Don't buy so much (or any!) wrapping paper this holiday season. There are many alternative ways to decorate the birthday, anniversary, holiday and other presents you pass around.

One of my favorites is to wrap gifts in the pages of discarded fashion magazines. The photos and illustrations are often colorful and stylish—and they make attractive patterns when folded around a box. You can even make "bows" out of the same magazines by cutting them into snowflake or other patterns and layering them on top. Read on…