mi amour
Valentine’s Day can be a
tricky holiday among natural
parents. Some hate the
commercialism and waste…. not to
mention the unrealistic expectations
on the men in our lives. But
others see it as a chance to turn
consumerism on its ear and show
Mother Nature some love, by giving
no-waste gifts or supporting Fair
Trade or eco-conscious businesses.
So if you “heart” shopping on
February 14th, here are some of our
sweeter, greener picks!
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Flowers: Give a potted plant
instead. Think of a stunning orchid
or lucky bamboo. Lilies and ivy
reduce indoor air pollution. If only
a bouquet of cut flowers will do, go
organic with a company like Organic
Bouquet.
Fair Trade Chocolate: The Fair
Trade certification lets you know
that farming families earned
a fair wage for their work and
that environmentally sustainable
practices were used.
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Cards: Make your own! Handmade
is from the heart. Pull out the
construction paper and get
creative! Or try printing our
Valentine’s Day lollipop covers and
pair with your child’s favorite organic
lollipops.
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Sweeter Treats
Treats are fun, but they don’t have to be
completely awful for you too. In moderation,
these sweet treats are a better choice. A)
LÄRABAR minis B) YumEarth Organics Gummy
Bears C) Enjoy Life Not Nuts Mountain Mambo
D) Don’t Go Nuts Snack Bars E) Brothers-ALLNatural Fruit Crisps Prices vary.