December Newsletter Bonus...
Lots of folks come to TallGrass just to shop in our boutique. And, since December is the perfect time to find little treasures for yourself and gift giving, we want to reward you with a $20 coupon for boutique shopping when you spend $50 or more on any service.

Message from Gail Ridings, TallGrass Owner

One of my dearest friends in the world, Shelly DeWit, passed away on December 5 last year. She was an amazing person who cared so much for her family, friends and others less fortunate. In her honor, a few of us are bringing and serving breakfast to the people at Denver's Ronald McDonald House. I'm thrilled to be able to commemorate her by serving others as she so often did.

Then, on December 12, we are stuffing boxes full of toiletries and Christmas cards to send to our soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Thanks to all of you who wrote cards and contributed money and supplies. It's so appreciated by our troops especially during the holidays. And last, but certainly not least, many of our TallGrass family are participating in Mountain Resource Center's Children's Holiday Party for families in need in our mountain communities. It's a great day with the excitement of Santa arriving on a fire engine, enjoying homemade holiday treats, singing carols and giving the kids giant-sized stockings filled with toys. What a huge privilege for us to be part of the festivities!

These are the days that I most enjoy during the holidays. Don't get me wrong. I love celebrating with my family, friends, the TallGrass staff and our spa guests, but these special moments of giving back -- when I am so blessed myself -- infuse me with the spirit of Christmas.

We send you and yours our best wishes for the very merriest of holidays. We hope you plan to share yourself with us during this magical season. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Holiday Shopping Made Effortless

• Nail Care Services start at just $20 for an All-natural Express Manicure and $35 for a Spa Manicure
• Massages start at $45 for a Stress Relief Scalp Massage and $75 for a Tension Tamer
• Skin Care starts at only $45 for Restorative Eye Therapy and $75 for a Refresher Facial
• A Shampoo and Blow-dry is just $35.
• And, if you really want to splurge, the TallGrass Full-Day Escape (7 hours of pure pleasure) is $380

Visit the Services section of our website for more great gift ideas and then check out our newly re-designed shopping cart feature which makes it effortless to choose an instantly printable gift certificate in a festive holiday design and place your order online. Or, if you're the old-fashioned type, our traditional gift certificates are just as easy to order and beautiful to give.

Available for Adoption

Gabe and Raven
Gabe: Yorkie, 7lb, male
Raven: Terrier, 4lb, female
Quiet, cute, sweet and loving, these BFFs have lived together their entire lives, are completely bonded, take care of each other and do everything together. They are great with other dogs, are friends with everyone, love people, and are good with kids.

Available for adoption at Evergreen Animal Protective League
www.EAPL.com