Five Green Valentine's Gifts for yours Truly: Energy Efficient Gifts: Eco20/20

Five Green Valentine's Gifts for yours Truly

Love is in the air. This Valentines Day, show it. There are hundreds of great green gift ideas that you can give to your loved one. Green is all about being environmentally conscious and responsible. What better way to tell your mate that you care about the world as well. Regardless of your budget, here are five gifts that cover them all.

Organically Grown Flowers- Price Range: $20-$500

Show your Valentine you really love them with a bouquet of flowers that are all organically grown. There are a couple ways to buy organic flowers. If you have some time, visit your local farmers market and find the organic section. If you are running short on time, check out the Organic Bouquet (organicbouquet.com/). They deliver!

Green/ Conflict Free Jewelry - Price Range: $200-$15,000

This gift can be the most special gift that you can give your special someone. Green jewelry is becoming more popular. Companies are starting to recycle gold and other fine metals to make exquisite recycled jewelry. If you decide to give a diamond piece, make sure that it is conflict free. The best places to find some great gifts are at Green Karat (greenkarat.com) or Brilliant Earth (brilliantearth.com/).

Organic Pajamas- Price Range: $40-$100

Finding organic clothing today is fairly easy. Many clothing stores offer an eco friendly option. Go to the mall and do some comparative shopping to get the best deals. For many who don't have the time to spend at the mall, a quick way is to scour the internet. One place that we found was Gaiam (gaiam.com/). They're a very big name in the organic shopping market.

Citizens Eco Drive Watch- Price Range: $115-$670

If you are feeling a little more generous, try one of these watches. They are not only beautiful but very eco friendly. The Citizen Eco Drive watch comes in all different shapes and sizes. They also run completely on solar power. These watches are at the forefront of clean technology on a practical level. They are also very easy to find. A simple Google search will lend thousands of results on a really great gift.

Green Candlelit Dinner- Price Range: $30-$100

If you would like to have the ultimate Valentine's Day, make it a truly green evening with a stay at home, home cooked dinner. First you can start with some eco candles (agreencandlecompany.com/). Secondly, get some organic food from the market. You can go to Whole Foods, or your local farmers market to find some great tasting treats. While you are at the store, make sure to pick up some organic wine (theorganicwinecompany.com/). No night is complete without a really nice organic drink. The best part is that you won't be hopping into the car and wasting gas. You get to enjoy each other and stay cozy at home.

Green gifts can be fun and practical. Going green is for everyone. There are so many items that one can get this Valentines Day. Don't limit yourself. Go green and be proud.