Valentine’s Day is around the corner and if you don’t have the time or confidence to up-cycle a gift for your lovie the least you can do is make your purchase responsible. Show how much you love your hunnie and our environment, kill two birds with one stone if you will (No actual birds should be hurt please and thank you). Here are some awesome deals from some even awesomer eco-fab places.

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Cause 4 Paws

Cause 4 Paws is having an amazing fundraiser with the help of Jennifer Ishimoto. Help Cause 4 Paws raise money by buying super cute jewelry and accessories! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so make your spending count and help a good cause. Your hunny and some great animals will all benefit.

When:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 8:00am through Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11:30pm
Where:
Click Here!
Description:
Jennifer Ishimoto makes amazing jewelry. I purchased a couple pieces and I love them!!!! Help Cause 4 Paws and please buy something pretty for yourself or someone else. Remember, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you can never go wrong with jewelry!!
Please pass this on to your friends and family!

Just in time for Valentines Day Jennifer Ishimoto Designs is extending a terrific fundraising opportunity to Cause 4 Paws! She is going to donate between 20-35% of all sales purchased by us
from her hip, fun website as an avenue for us to raise needed
funds!
Jennifer Ishimoto creates custom, chic & fun artfully-crafted original jewelry and special photo keepsakes and has a special section devoted to pet lovers (all of us)! Jennifer is going to award a $25 Gift Card to one lucky person who fills
out this entry form

Through the end of January all rings are 25% Off!

**PLEASE IDENTIFY YOURSELVES AS A “Cause 4 Paws Fan” SO THAT THE ORDER GOES INTO THE FUNDRAISER!**

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

I wanted to look up the history of Valentine’s Day to see if the history is like most holiday’s taken and ruined for the sake of selling stuff and it appears that while yes that is what the holiday means today prior to Hallmark, Valentine’s Day was always a day to show your love your devotion to them. Here are some interesting legends according to Wikipedia:

The Early Medieval acta of either Saint Valentine were expounded briefly in Legenda Aurea.[15] According to that version, St Valentine was persecuted as a Christian and interrogated by Roman Emperor Claudius II in person. Claudius was impressed by Valentine and had a discussion with him, attempting to get him to convert to Roman paganism in order to save his life. Valentine refused and tried to convert Claudius to Christianity instead. Because of this, he was executed. Before his execution, he is reported to have performed a miracle by healing the blind daughter of his jailer.

Since Legenda Aurea still provided no connections whatsoever with sentimental love, appropriate lore has been embroidered in modern times to portray Valentine as a priest who refused an unattested law attributed to Roman Emperor Claudius II, allegedly ordering that young men remain single. The Emperor supposedly did this to grow his army, believing that married men did not make for good soldiers. The priest Valentine, however, secretly performed marriage ceremonies for young men. When Claudius found out about this, he had Valentine arrested and thrown in jail.

There is an additional modern embellishment to The Golden Legend, provided by American Greetings to History.com, and widely repeated despite having no historical basis whatsoever. On the evening before Valentine was to be executed, he would have written the first “valentine” card himself, addressed to a young girl variously identified as his beloved,[16] as the jailer’s daughter whom he had befriended and healed,[17] or both. It was a note that read “From your Valentine.”

I don’t really know which is right nor do I care. I know I love my chocolates, a yummy dinner and an excuse to spend quality time with my love and our zoo of animals at home!! If Hallmark or St. Valentine or Cupid himself created it in my book it’s all good!

Now that being said please remember to keep your Valentine’s Day green!! Here are a few businesses that are sharing in that devotion as well!

Shop the leading source for contemporary art jewelry by today’s top artists using recycled and repurposed materials at Artfulhome.com.

Good Greetings LLC for your holiday card needs!

GreatRecycledGifts.com has amazing gifts for any holiday!

Fresh Eco-Elegant Valentines Day Flowers from $29.95 at OrganicBouquet.com! Click Here!

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Find natural home décor, unique women’s accessories, elegant dinnerware, organic gifts and more at VivaTerra.

Find personalized stationery for all occasions at Pear Tree Greetings. Shop Now!

The Paper Potter

It may not be spring just yet but I saw The Paper Potter during my V-day gift shopping and thought what a great Valentine’s Day gift or even for wishful spring thinking. The potter is made from FSC certified wood, which makes purchasing it even more worth it.
Soon you will be starting our gardens and instead of buying potters now you can make your own from paper that you were either going to throw away or I hope recycle. Once again the 3R’s: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse! By utilizing The Paper Potter you are making this years gardening experience even more rewarding by saving money, saving trees and adding one more step of sustainability to your experience.
If you participate in a community garden talk to the management and see if they would like to purchase multiple Paper Potters for the gardeners to use. If you are a teacher this is an excellent science project for your students to learn about gardening and sustainability.

THE PAPER POTTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

This ingenious device enables you to turn strips of old newspaper into biodegradable plant pots for seedlings.
Once you have hardened off the young plants, transplant them in their biodegradable paper pots without damaging their tender roots.
Children love making paper pots and this innovative and simple gadget can be used to teach an invaluable lesson about sustainable living.

Paper Potter Instructions:
1. Cut dry newspapers into strips (8cm x 57cm approx.)
2. Roll strip loosely around potter and roughly fold over excess paper.
3. Press potter onto base.
4. Remove pot & fill with growing medium.
5. Plant seedling or sow seeds directly.
6. Paper pot will biodegrade when transplanted to garden.

Pot is approx. 5 ½ inches high. Manufactured by Nether Wallop Trading Co. Ltd. Made in England. Made of FSC certified wood sourced from managed woodlands.

Inca Envelope Clutch

Ohhh Ecoist how I swoon for thee!! Every time I check out this site I see something new I must have! The Inca Envelope Clutch is yet another added to my list. This collection donates to Peruvian artisans which in and of itself are excellent reasons to purchase this clutch besides it being amazingly gorgeous. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching this is a perfect gift for your green ladies! Being eco-fashionable will never go out of style!

Product Description:

The Inca Collection honors indigenous Inca textiles and patterns. Each piece supports Peruvian artisans in Cusco, Trujillo, Ayacuho and other areas.

• Strong, sturdy, and water resistant.
• Hand folded, recycled candy wrappers
• Natural cotton details colored using vegetable based dyes.
• Zip closure. Self-lined.
• SIZE: 16″L x 8″H x 1.5″W (inches)

These Extraordinary 4ft Roses would make anyone feel special. These flowers are particularly special because proceeds from your purchase of this item are donated to organizations that help protect our environment. Also these roses are grown and cultivated using organic and sustainable farming practices!

These tasty organic goodies are hand painted and made of 70% organic ingredients and no dairy for you vegans out there!! The Heart Shaped
Ganachesare filled with bing cherry puree and dark chocolate cream
ganache.

This small gift set contains organic lavender products to help relax. Lavender is used often in products to help increase the feeling of relaxation and letting go of stress. This is a cute little gift anyone would totally appreciate . All Orders over $49 Receive Free Priority Shipping from Apothica.com

Jewelry is usually the most popular gift on Valentine’s Day so why not purchase Recycled Silver Jewelry? This ring is a cute way to show someone that you love them and the environment. The Recycled Silver Collection offers necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets and much more!

 In soft and super cute, 100% pure, Certified Organic cotton, this baby tie-knot cap tops any eco-conscious outfit. Organic fibers are naturally grown without pesticides for a special, clean comfort against your baby’s skin.  Make a statement by choosing Organic apparel and accessories for your infant, letting nature benefit at the same time.
Fabric: 100% Pure Certified Organic Cotton. SKAL and GOTS Certified. Made in the USA. By Kiwi Industries
Fair Labor. Low-impact dye process. Natural stitching.

I am a firm believer in strict gun control laws! Why not use your clothing to let people know how you feel?
Made of Certified Organic cotton for eco-conscious men, this short-sleeve t-shirt with a ‘bang’ design is better for the environment because natural fibers use no chemicals during growth and production. In a breathable, long fit, this top also makes a statement about firearm safety and gun control. You’ll enjoy this quality clothing with a passion for sustainability and social awareness for the ‘green’ shopper.  Our “Awareness Apparel” collection is pure and simple with one word on the front and a correlating message on the back. Each item is rolled into a reusable, hand-stamped, drawstring muslin bag and tied with a tag. Fabric: 100% USDA Certified Organic Cotton By +E (Positive Energy) Fair Labor. Made in the USA.

Made from 100% Certified Organic cotton with allergy sufferers in mind, this natural sand-solid colored bedding has a 600 thread count for soft luxury. Plant- and vegetable-based dyes are used for fewer toxins where you sleep. These sustainable full sheets give you peace of mind by promoting wellness and a clean planet.  An absolute rare combination of sumptuously luxurious, super soft 600 thread count sheets in 100% Certified Organic Cotton.
 Fabric: 100% Certified Organic Cotton. Environmental low-impact dyes. Made in the USA. By Indika. Fair Labor.

All Orders over $49 Receive Free Priority Shipping from Apothica.com

SpaRitual Nail Lacquer – Is the perfect color for this Valentine’s Day. SpaRitual Nail Lacquer is long-lasting luxurious shades are a perfect for your ever changing moods! Nitrocellulose strengthens and nourishes the nails. Silica provides a soft, smooth, and completely eye-catching finish. Most importantly SpaRitual Nail Lacquer is vegan and cruelty-free. Strike a Pose is a bright, girly, bubblegum pink shade that represents all the fun that Valentine’s Day should be about!
0.5 fl. oz. I am absolutely in love with this color!

With Good Greetings LLC you can upload your fave picture and personalize your Valentine greeting to make this super cute card your own. Extra postage is required by the post office to mail this card. Please check your local postage rates.
Card Dimensions 5.25 inches square
Card Type Flat Card
Photo size 3 inches square
Paper Stock 95 lb. White Matte Cardstock
Green Info 100% Recycled, 50% Post Consumer Waste FSC Certified Paper Stock
Envelopes White 100% Recycled Envelopes Included

 
Petro-Chemical Free Lipstick: Did you know that women eat over 4 pounds of lipstick in a lifetime? Try Afterglow Cosmetics Lip Love Lipstick made of natural moisturizing organic oils. 
 
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Keep your lips smooth and kissable with MoistStic Lip Balm (SPF 15) from Botanic Choice. Just $2.99!

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