Some consider February 14 a Hallmark occasion, avoiding it like the Plague. Others love Valentine’s Day, and shower their heartthrob with all manner of affection. Hope you have a meaningful day, and remember the heartbeat of our unique, life-sustaining planet.
fun and funky ways to celebrate
- Double Shot of Love – take a few sips and snaps, 2 shot glasses and 1 camera ($45) @ wishwrap.com
- Get Eco Sexy – feel good vibrations all year ($59) @ babeland (photo, above L)
- for ultimate decadence and gluttony, the 3c’s champagne, chocolates, cupcakes — lovely biodynamic, vegan champagne Brut, Fleur de l’Europe (pick up locally, approx. $50); handmade, vegan, fair trade and organic chocolates @ lifebychocolates; and luscious, vegan cupcakes from babycakes, nyc (photo, above R)
(photos above: L to R)
- Cuff ‘em – eco meets geek links, discarded circuit boards refashioned by hand in sets of red, green or blue ($28) @ ecoemporia.com
- tried and true – flowers, wine or chocolate — Fair Trade Certified, naturally
- close-knit betty – a pair of handmade, recycled knitting needle bracelets ($16.93) @ ecoemporia.com
(photos above, L to R)
- your intimate reader – go kate winslet and pickup a book of poetry, or Toni Morrison’s Beloved, (local bookstore, library or receive 30% discount @ barnes&noble.com)
- KISS – Keep It Simple Stu – send a Valentine Tree, a personalized, beautifully animated ecard from jacquielawson.com ($10/year for unlimited ecards)
- for mother (Earth) – offset your V-Day activities by planting 3 trees in the Mendocino National Forest ($9.95) @ begreennow.com
express your love-ly sentiments free-ly
- write a heartfelt line or two and add a little element of surprise to their day
- treat them to a sensual massage or foot rub
- meander through the park, hand in hand, and keep the conversation bubbly
- go local — fix tasty bites of finger food at home, light candles, shuffle the ipod, turn off the cell phones and enjoy!
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Great ideas as always. Might I suggest that instead of just a massage or foot massage on February 14th, if you really want to win your love’s heart, why not offer a coupon book filled with 12 coupons, one a month to make Valentine’s Day last all year long :)
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Sending the right message with eco-friendly presents make your date (and your planet) happy!
Julie Colley, EcoHearth writer, echoes planting a tree and adds a few more suggestions for an environmentally conscious Valentine’s Day date: http://bit.ly/bUHyXZ
Happy Earth-Friendly Valentine’s Day! And here’s to making more responsible, sustainable choices that honor the earth.
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