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Cynic or Softy: Socially Responsible Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

By Paige | Jan. 30, 2008 | 2 Comments|post a comment
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Valentine's day is a conflicting holiday of which people typically fall into two categories. First, the die hard romantics who thrive on the sentiments that Valentine's day brings. Second, the bitter and cynical few who are quick to blame this "Hallmark" holiday as coprorate conspiracy to increase consumption. Regardless, when it comes to socially conscious gifts of the heart there is something for everyone. The Green Guide recently came out with their list of V-Day gift ideas, and below are some of our favs:

WorldofGood.com: Ethically sourced gifts, housewares and accessories.
Organic Style: Buy Organic Roses and 5% goes to charity.
Furturenatural: For Natural and Organic Pampering.
EconsciousMarket: For gifts that support charities (50% goes to a charity).

Whatever category you fall in, single or coupled, take a moment to appreciate all the loved one's in your life. Or, if you prefer to stay cynical and bitter, at least forego the bon bons and consider curling up with some fair trade chocolate instead.

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February 13, 2008 - 2:30pm — Chloe

get your wife some flowers, dude

seriously, it may feel good to give your honey an hour worth of breast cancer research at WorldofGood.com but my advice is if you do you're gonna be in a worldofhurt....why don't you click and buy on that diamond store ad :-)
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February 13, 2008 - 2:15pm — David

Converting a Valentine's Day cynic

I have to admit, I've been a bit cynical about Valentine's Day (a hallmark holiday I groused to my wife when she asked what we we're doing...smart guy :-). However, a visit to some of the socially conscious sites you mentioned, particularly EconsciousMarket and WorldofGood.com has tempered the Valentine's Grinch within. They really are feel good spending sites. OK, maybe I ought to purchase a dozen reds on Organic Style too for the sake of the kids :-)
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