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Using a paring knife, peel a lemon peel in a circular downward motion to create a spiral. Aldrich said to then preserve the peel as you would the dried fruit. Once the peels are dry, pierce one end with a needle and colored thread to create an ornament.

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From Networx: There are plenty of good reasons these days to explore holiday decorations that are both "green" and cheap. Avid crafter Michael Aldrich, of Greenfield, MA said "green, home-made ...

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06:28 AM on 12/10/2011

Fresh pine that close to a fireplace is a VERY VERY bad idea looks lovely till it dries out and bursts into flame taking the house with it . Lights will not set your tree on fire as proved by myth busters but hanging natural evergreen garlands in front of or on top of a working fireplace is ridiculous

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