Super-easy ways and super-simple thoughts on "saving the planet" amid holiday festivities.   

Featured Song
"If It Weren't For That" from Change Your Mind by Julie Clark is on iTunes

Links
- New York Senator Diane Savino speaks in favor of that state's Marriage Equality bill on Dec. 2, 2009.  The bill did not pass.

- Holistic remedies for pets from Spirit Essences -- enter code GMG to receive a discount at checkout, and to help the podcast.

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Thanks!
- Siena & Toast

image courtesy of the tahoe guy

Remembering Christmases and the Christmas traditions we grew up with in Hawaii.

Featured Song
"Winter Wonderland" from 7 Days of Christmas by MAKENA (that's us, Siena & Toast :)

Links
Parol - Filipino Christmas lantern decoration
Munch n' Joy - li hing mui shop in Hilo, Hawaii
Kawate Seed Shop - another well-known seed shop in Hilo

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Happy Holidays!

Be safe, happy and healthy,
Siena & Toaster Strudel
P.S. -- What are holiday traditions you remember from your childhood?  Post 'em in the comments!

Songs In This Episode
"Silent Night" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" from 7 Days of Christmas by MAKENA (that's us, Siena & Toast :)

Links
Food, Inc. the movie

Stay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.

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Thanks for listening and warm wishes for a meaningful holy*day season.

-- Toast and Siena

Congrats to Lyta!
Winner of 2 to 3 Feet (Ukuleles in Paradise, vol.3) by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel Ho!  -- email us Lyta [mail] at [girlmeetsgirlpodcast] dot {com}, so we can mail you your CD!

Featured Songs
"Royal Hawaiian Hotel" from Ho'omaka by Steven Espaniola
Opening this episode was "Calroselani Slack"
Previous episodes that featured Steven Espaniola's music:
#78 Prop 8 (Oct. 27, 2008)
#68 Hawaiian Food 101 (July 13, 2008)

Steven Espaniola visits SoCal in January 2010
• Sat 1/16 - An Evening with Steven Espaniola & Friends - Gardena, CA.  7pm $20
• Sun 1/17 - 'Ukulele Workshop @ Island Legends - Torrance, CA. 9:30am $20

Closing song
"Blue Christmas" from 7 Days of Christmas by MAKENA (that's us :)

Stay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.

If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.

Thanks for listening and hope you didn't mind two bunny pictures in a row here on the site ;)
-- Toast and Siena

Bolster your immune systems - physical and emotional

Featured Song
"Night Surfing" from 2 to 3 Feet (Ukuleles in Paradise, vol.3) by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel Ho

Continuing Contest
Prize: 2 to 3 Feet (Ukuleles in Paradise, vol.3) by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel Ho
Enter By: commenting on this episode, or in your comments when you vote for GMG on Podcast Alley

Links
layered gourmet cookie mixes -- $10 each with code OPRAH

We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Remember, get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.

Here's what we order from iHerb.
Raw Daily for Women
Flax Seed Oil
Vitamin B12
Magnesium
Vitamin D-3
Vegetal Silica
* make sure you add Vit. C to your supplements.  we purchase ours from various places.

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Thanks!