The holiday cards are starting to arrive in my mail box. I love receiving the letters, cards and photos that help me stay connected to loved ones near and far. I am reminded of how important it is to reach out to others not just during the holiday season but all year through. E-cards are becoming more and more popular and this is certainly a great way to conserve paper and go greener this holiday season. As much as I love cards in the mail box, holiday greetings via email are great to receive as well. Your True Nature holiday cards are quite unique because for each card you send, a tree is planted. The idea came to me when I read the statistic that over eleven million e-cards are sent every single week! Wow! What a great opportunity. The ease and immediacy of e-cards could be combined with my passion . . . trees! Technology has created opportunities for personalization, animation and all I would have to do is take the art form of ecards and give it a new level of meaning. And it could have a positive impact on the earth. No paper used in the whole process. A little bit of electricity to power the computer and gifts could be exchanged that bring beauty, jobs and fresh oxygen.

Given the cost of traditional paper cards, you can send an e-card that plants a tree for just a little bit more. The best part is that the e-card that plants a tree makes a tree-mendous impact on the planet and sends a holiday greeting that will last a lifetime. Another benefit is that the e-card that plants a tree can be sent right from home…no need to stand in line at the store or post office to get your holiday greetings in the mail. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or simply revel in the beauty of the winter solstice, I hope your season is warm and bright.