I have to really think about gifts for the Greenies in my life. Their gifts can't be purchased because they're cool or new or popular. They have to have a purpose. They have to be easy on the environment or fit in with a healthy lifestyle.
One of my sons is happily obsessed with leaving a minimal carbon footprint behind. He drives a hybrid car, composts, recycles, buys organic cotton sheets and jeans, and bikes to the store instead of jumping in his car to drive 2.4 miles. His decision to be as eco-friendly as possible while maintaining a healthy lifestyle always inspires me. Hopefully this article will inspire you to find an appropriate gift online for your loved one.
Ideas for Buying Valentine's Day Gifts for the Man Who Loves to Recycle
If your man hates the thought of buying water in plastic bottles or throwing away huge amounts of trash every week, consider some of these items as a Greenie's Valentine's Day gift:
- Pure water pitcher or faucet water filters
- Compost bins for the kitchen
- Compost bins for outdoors
- Compost turners
Ideas for Buying Valentine's Day Gifts for the Health-Conscious Guy
If your guy loves fitness and healthy living, here are some really great ideas for him. If you can't choose just one gift, put together a gift basket and fill it with health and fitness items, from magazines to the trendy and backed-by-science five finger shoes and the fitted socks that go with them. Show him you're thankful for his healthy attitude and lifestyle.
- Hot fitness trend: next generation running shoes like Vibram Five Fingers
- Choose the right pillow for each kind of sleeper
- Big Mouth Pro Juicer for fresh daily veggie/fruit boost
- Organic jeans from Nordstroms
- Organic sheets from The Company Store
- Men's Health or Prevention Magazine subscription
Dark Chocolates and Organic Wine for an Antioxidant Boost on Valentine's Day
Buy your health-conscious guy some dark chocolates with an antioxidant boost. Then look for a nice, organic wine which is sulfite-free. There are a variety of chocolates and wine to choose from, here are a few for you to start with.
- Norman Love Chocolates, extraordinary and unique
- Organic wines from California, list of wineries
To make your Valentine's Day gifts really stand out, wrap them in recycled newspaper and tie with a raffia string to show your eco-minded guy you really care about what makes him tick. After a little jog or a game of tennis, raise a toast to your bright futures with a glass of organic wine.
For more information on the Five Finger Shoes, check out this Fox video.
Vicki F. Chavis - Growing up in Asia, Europe and North America left Vicki with a love of cuisine, history, language, fashion and travel. Today she writes on ...
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