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Do you ever wonder what Valentines Day might be like without gifting that cheesy stuffed monkey holding a heart that plays "Wild Thing" and shakes its butt when you press its nose? Does your Valentine really need it? Will they really cherish it forever? Or.... will it wind up in the give away bag or even worse (que ominous music)..... the landfill? I bet you spend a whole lot more time thinking about what is romantic than about what is sustainable! What if, your gift could be both? Here are a few romantic AND sustainable ideas for your valentine this year!
- Create long lasting memories! Experiences last a lifetime. Tickets to concerts, sporting events, festivals, book a couples massage or perhaps even a trip.
- On a budget? No problem! Draw up a couple tickets to watch the sunset or to stargaze. Throw a blanket or two and some pillows in the car and head out. Walk on the beach, search for shells, slide down the dunes, take some snacks and your favorite drinks and enjoy the free gifts that nature gives you.
- A gift of your time. Create a coupon book with some things your valentine would love. A back rub, foot rub, doing the dishes, washing the car, completing that "Honey Do" project, dinner with no distractions... you get the idea.
- Not Crafty? Easy! Make a paper chain, yes like the ones you made in elementary school, and on each loop write something you love about your valentine. You can also cut out hearts, write good memories on them and put them on your valentines door or hide them for your valentine to find throughout the day. Easy and thoughtful!
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Instead of cut flowers, how about some potted flowers or a plant. Maybe a starter herb garden? I know, I know, nothing says romance like a plant but a little research goes a long way ..... (and, I did the research for you...) 10 Romantic Houseplants for Valentines Day Potted flowers, plants and herbs will last a great deal longer than cut flowers that will wither and die in a matter of days. Don't let withered and dead flowers symbolize your love this Valentines Day!
Round out the day with a hand written note or letter. At a loss for words? Just start writing! It doesn't have to be perfect, just from your heart! Handwritten letters or notes from the heart are 10,000 x more romantic than signing your name to a greeting card.
*Fact 300,000 trees are cut down every year to make the 1 billion greeting cards sold yearly!
WHAT ABOUT CLASSROOM VALENTINES?
Every kids needs that box of cheap and corny valentines to pass out the the entire class right? Let's get real! One glance and the valentine is trash or recycling at best! Here are some excellent ideas to keep classroom valentines fun and sustainable.
Fun & Sustainable Classroom Valentines Ideas
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