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You’ve made it through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now New Years without comprimising your green values.  So, how do you have an earth-friendly Valentine’s Day?   Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Purchase recycled or tree-free cards.

• Have your children make homemade cards from recycled paper, construction paper, old magazines, etc.  Cards made with a child’s creativity are always treasured items.

• Your child can make treat bags for her friends at school.  Cut pink, red, or white tulle into squares.  Lay flat.  Place a small pile of candies or treats in the center of the square.  Pull up the sides and tie with a ribbon.

• Recycle empty glass jars into a teachers’ gifts.  Fill the jar with chocolate, candy, or homemade cookies.  Cover the lid with scrap fabric, add a hand-printed label (in your child’s handwriting is even better) and you’re done!

• Give Green Flowers- order your Sweetie’s flowers through suppliers who offer organic options.  Look for the VeriFlora seal, which indicates sustainable growth.

• Buy Organic Chocolate – There’s no need to give up chocolate completely.  Organic chocolate is pure, rich, and delicious!

• Give natural, organic bath and body products to the spa lover in your life.

• Make a special dinner at home, instead of heading out to a busy, expensive restaurant.

• Plan a family outing.  Whether it’s a trip to the park or zoo, or a drive to explore a new area, a special trip will make Valentine’s Day memorable for the whole family.

What’s your family’s favorite way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?