This Valentine’s Day, Mindful Mama invites you to be
creative (and have fun!) as you keep it simple, spice it up and show your
eco-love.
There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned handmade
Valentine. Help your kiddos impress their friends and classmates while using
environmentally friendly art supplies. Mamas — feel free to make one for your
sweetie, too!
P’kolino’s hexagon
colored pencils provide a kid-friendly shape that helps even the littlest ones become involved! They are 100 percent color and super durable, so kids can simply keep
on coloring (these pencils will inevitably be well-loved).
New Leaf Paper uses post-consumer and agricultural waste to create quality paper products.
Whether you want to transform a blank canvas or start with some fun stationary,
your valentines are bound to be green.
Look to your closet for old clothing that can be recycled
into heart art. Cut designs out of old T-shirts, use tired undergarments or a
dress for lace, and find buttons, beads and baubles that can be put to good
use. The more unique a valentine is, the more appreciated it will be!
Whether you’re trying to heat things up with your honey or
drop hints for the big day, natural products are a must when displaying
affection.
Give the gift that keeps on giving (to yourself and your
husband!) with a click to Signature Sensuality. Post-baby sex won’t be anything less than
plentiful and exciting with the selection of natural toys and products.
Show your love for the planet — and someone special — with Living Ethos cloth gift bags. These durable, eco-chic drawstring bags are a stylish and
smart alternative to paper gift wrap. The bright, modern prints will make gift
giving more exciting, and they’re made to last forever (just like love).
Flowers are beautiful and clearly a green gift option, but some are
grown in a more eco-friendly manner than others. Organicbouquet.com is devoted to only sending blooms that are
sustainably grown and certified organic, so you can rest assured you’re getting
the best. If you prefer to buy locally or have a favorite floral shop send an
arrangement, ask them to only use what’s in season, grown locally and organic
(if possible).
Nothing is as classically Valentine’s Day as chocolate. Good
thing it’s yummy, too!
Chocolove makes their chocolate bars from premium ingredients only and offers 20
delicious flavors! Whether you’re looking for milk chocolate, dark chocolate or
organic, Chocolove is bound to have a bar that will tickle your taste buds.
Green & Black’s chocolate is pure organic and will surely say, “I love you.” Their newest
concoction includes caramelized peanuts and a hint of sea salt (so delicious!).
GIve a gift and give back! Endangered Species Chocolate is 100 percent ethically traded, and 10 percent of net profits are donated to
help support and protect endangered species, habitats and humanity. Give their
new organic bars a try, or order a Valentine’s Day Collection of milk
chocolate, dark chocolate, vegan bars or a mix of favorites.