Create a Romantic Ecofriendly Valentine’s Day-Ten Simple Ideas

Originally Published February 5, 2014  This Valentine’s Day forget the cliché of an expensive gift or dinner out. Bring it back to natural and simple with romantic fun activities for the two of you to do together. Remember, Mother Earth is included in this mix so assure your activities show love for her.

1. Romantic Dinner for Two… at Home! Nothing like spending together time in the kitchen especially if you know it leads to a romantic outcome. Begin at your local farmer’s market for organic fruits and vegetables that put you in the mood. Choices such as arugula, avocados, strawberries, figs, and almonds are heart healthy and known to stimulate the sex drive. Pair with seafood like oysters or salmon and a good organic wine and you have a meal that increases the libido. Don’t forget the fair trade dark chocolate for desert. And… oh yes, the soy candles for romantic lighting.
2. Special Memories… Each of you write simple statements on seeded paper strips, of shared special moments from your memory. Add folded statement strips to recycled glass jar or plant-able paper container for the entire week before Valentine’s Day. On Valentine’s Day grab a bottle of organic wine, snuggle up in front of a warm fire, and take turns reaching into the jar for a strip to read aloud. You will be pleasantly surprised at the fond memories that surface! Afterwards plant the strips in your garden for fond memories to bloom.
3. Read the clouds… Grab a blanket and walk or bike together to a park for the afternoon. Lay on the blanket looking up at the clouds and take turns telling each other what you see. The more romantic sights, the better!
4. Soothing Moments… Give each other a full body massage. Of course use organic body lotion and natural essential oils. Can’t go wrong here!
5. Play like a kid… Not into the romantic moves? Why not plan some fun together. Go to a playground and see who can swing the highest or go down the slide the fastest. Go out and sing some karaoke or go to a comedy club. Laughing together makes for the best romance.
6. It’s the thought that counts… If you are both into gift giving, keep it real and earth savvy. Together head to your local organic or eco-friendly store and challenge each other to come up with the most romantic organic or eco-friendly gift possible for under $20.00. Don’t show until that evening when you have wrapped it up in recycled paper to exchange. Remember to include the love note!
7. Sexy visions… Exchange lingerie or skimpy undergarments you would like to see your partner in. Then make a date to model the choices. Keep it earth savvy with garments made of bamboo or eco-friendly modal. So soft to wear, so sexy to feel!
8. Don’t cut the flowers! Spend time together planting a flower garden. Give each other a garden box filled with seeded paper to plant. Take photos of your time doing this and re-use flower topped box as a keepsake for photos and other little trinkets from your garden time together. And of course, watch your garden grow.
9. Play in the tub… Take a bath together using organic bubble bath. Have some in tub fun with natural soap crayons and recycled plastic tub toys. Who knows what it can lead to!
10. See the sights… Spend the day walking hand in hand around your own town. Have you really spent time enjoying the sights in your own ‘backyard’ or time with each other doing absolutely nothing but holding hands? And because you are together and have nothing planned, you can enjoy whatever the day may bring.