Hello, Valentine.
Ditch the conversation hearts this holiday season and go for something sweeter – and greener. It’s not that hard, gentlemen. It just takes a little creativity. These five tips are for the boys.
- The last time she mentioned children you freaked. After all, your carnival goldfish only lasted five days (kudos to your pitching arm). So get her a little something she can practice on. Buy her a (pretty) potted plant she can savor the petals beyond the week-long life span of a dozen roses. How about a cactus? At least it will drive away the winter blues. Give it a few months and it will even bloom.
- If you do decide to live La Vie en Rose, know that flowers have feelings too – or least the people that handle them too. Visit VeriFlora for sustainable bouquets and potted plants that educate florists and handlers on the importance of sustainable flower arranging. These florists are all about catering to the locals – local businessmen that it. Support the farmers who made you look like a stud without even trying.
- Eat your heart out, Posh and Becks. Despite making us drool, Amrnai underpants come up short next to the U.K.’s Pants for Poverty. They’ve created a line of fairly traded, organic lingerie in colors your girl will adore. (Pastel pink is so Sixteen Candles. Go for the turquoise for something unexpected – the way we like it.)
- We assume your girlfriend is not a stinker. Still, everyone enjoys a subtle perfume that makes a statement. Terri Michele Fragrances wrap their fresh scents in Forest Stewardship Council-approved wrapping. And their bottles are made from post consumer regrind to boot, making them completely recyclable.
- That heart-shaped red box is so 90’s. Take a bite out of love with organic chocolate. Green and Black’s Organic is a line of eco-cocoa that’s sure to induce a sugar coma. Sweet and savory, the luxe line offers everything from hot chocolate to ice cream. More options, more love.
Warning: We reserve the right to blame you for the extra pounds. You should maintain the right to tell us we look great in those jeans.
XO, The Green Gamine
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