Thinking "green," buying natural, organic foods and soft goods and driving hybrid vehicles are major components in being environmentally responsible. And healthy. But another movement is afoot, if you will. And it's gaining LAKES Country support.

Regardless of how "real" faux first appear, or how easy to store, maintain, set up and take down, fresh trees are still the holiday decoration of choice for purists throughout the country who also choose to be environmentally responsible.

It's all about sweets, from chocolates to licorice, ribbon candy and fruitcake. And because LAKES Country is riddled with sweets makers, you don't have to shop far from home.