Beware of The Rose?
If roses are on your list for Valentine's Day, you may want to reconsider that idea. According to an article from "The Daily Green", roses can be toxic.
Most of the roses found in our winter months come from foreign countries where their practices in raising the esteemed flower are less than beautiful. Upwards of 30 pesticides are used in the growth of these roses. Studies done are finding that greenhouse workers in these countries are becoming ill. Children born from mothers who have worked in these greenhouses are being born with birth defects.
Stricter regulations are being pushed by the NRDC, but you can make a difference through your purchasing power!
To read more about (toxic) roses go to The Daily Green.
Valentine Get-Away Ideas: (from The Daily Green)
Staycation: Create an intimate evening at home with a dinner-for-two, local wax candles, & warm bath --for a relaxed mood.
Weekend Valentine Vacation: Take a train to your destination. Do low-impact activities such as hiking or cross-country skiing.
If roses are on your list for Valentine's Day, you may want to reconsider that idea. According to an article from "The Daily Green", roses can be toxic.
Most of the roses found in our winter months come from foreign countries where their practices in raising the esteemed flower are less than beautiful. Upwards of 30 pesticides are used in the growth of these roses. Studies done are finding that greenhouse workers in these countries are becoming ill. Children born from mothers who have worked in these greenhouses are being born with birth defects.
Stricter regulations are being pushed by the NRDC, but you can make a difference through your purchasing power!
To read more about (toxic) roses go to The Daily Green.
Valentine Get-Away Ideas: (from The Daily Green)
Staycation: Create an intimate evening at home with a dinner-for-two, local wax candles, & warm bath --for a relaxed mood.
Weekend Valentine Vacation: Take a train to your destination. Do low-impact activities such as hiking or cross-country skiing.
Green, Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas:
Purchase Brightly Green safe, healthy cleaners for the saftey and health of the one you love. Be sure to include a card stating how much you appreciate all the work she does & that you will clean the house- giving her a much needed break!
Our friends at Harmony All-Natural Cleaners also carry Essential Oils! These oils awaken the senses, soothe the body & refresh the mind!
A box of organic dark chocolate -- not many can resist chocolate!
If flowers are a must for your sweetheart; purchase flowers locally or go with organic flowers.
If flowers are a must for your sweetheart; purchase flowers locally or go with organic flowers.
Planning a Valentine Party?
You must visit Harmony's new friends at ecopartytime.com! They have everything from eco-conscious wrappings to eco-friendly tableware, decoration, and much more! Ecopartytime even has Eco-Valentine Organic Cookies!
You must visit Harmony's new friends at ecopartytime.com! They have everything from eco-conscious wrappings to eco-friendly tableware, decoration, and much more! Ecopartytime even has Eco-Valentine Organic Cookies!
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