The Green Parent

Show your love for your beau and the planet this Valentine’s Day with these gifts that are big on romance and gentle on the planet:

Cards: Around the world, approximately one billion Valentine cards are sent out each year. Save a tree and reduce waste by sending your Valentine a mushy e-card or online slide show. If you do need a paper card, make sure it’s eco-friendly like these awesome recycled paper valentine cards from Endangered Species Chocolate.

Chocolates: Show your sweet side with chocolates that are as conscientious as they are delicious. IgnaFire chocolates are grown fairly, produced expertly, and packaged responsibly. But be warned: once you’ve sucken your teeth into these tasty morsels, you may never be able to eat store-bought chocolate again!

Flowers: Flowers are always a hit…as long as they’re organic. Score double points with a Charitable Bouquet from Organic Bouquet. Your valentine will get a stunning arrangement of organic flowers and the profit from your gift will be used to support your choice of environmental or social justice organization.

Bubbly: Skip the imported bubbly that has to be shipped across the world to get to your sweetie and opt for a sparkling wine from

your closest local vineyard.

Candles: Heat up the romance with a clean-burning Natural Beeswax Heart Pillar Candle from Kate’s Caring Gifts. It’s a chemical, toxin, and paraffin free way to show you care.

Gifts That Give Back: Pledge your love with a gift that shows how big your heart really is. The ASPCA and The Humane Society are two wonderful organizations that will use your gift to spread the love. For more ideas, check out It’s Good To Share.