Last Minute Green Valentine's Day Ideas

You've waited till the last minute and need to come up with a great last minute Valentine's Day gift.  Whether the thought of Valentine’s Day makes you giddy or roll your eyes, take a little time out this season to remind that special person how much you care.  If you live in the NY area, you know that New York is a delightfully romantic city – the art, architecture, restaurants and parks all set the stage for a romantic night out on the town.  Celebrate Valentine’s Day in an earth-friendly way.  You can keep all the romance while making new eco-chic memories.

 

UPON A STARRY NIGHT

New York has plenty of naturally romantic scenery.  You can bundle up and enjoy a walk through the snow-covered trees in Central park.  Wander indoors through one of the city’s numerous museums.  This Valentine’s Day, look up for romance at the American Museum of Natural History’s Hayden Planetarium Space Theater.  Their Romance Under the Stars night includes a champagne and hors d’oeuvres cocktail hour with the Josh Rutner Quartet.  Following the cocktail hour, lean back and watch a narrated tour of the night sky.

SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE

Someone you care about has candy-coated dreams.  Indulge yourself or your loved one with organic chocolates.  Vosges Haut-Chocolat offers delicious organic or vegan truffles in beautiful purple recycled or recyclable packaging.  Vosges’ commitment to making delicious organic chocolate is matched by their green mission – their New York boutique is powered by renewable energy.  Have a long-distance admirer?  Shop online at Theo Chocolate.  This Seattle-based company offers organic, fair trade chocolates.  While they are well known for their chocolate bars, Theo’s Casonova Caramel collection is sure to please with four different caramel flavors.   Prefer cupcakes to candy? Try Babycakes. This vegan kosher Big Apple bakery makes yummy cupcakes, brownies and cookies with all-natural and organic ingredients.

COLORING KIDS

Even if you do not celebrate Valentine’s Day, your kids may want to get cards or candy to exchange at school.  The Stubby Pencil Studio has a great creative option.  They offer Valentines cards with cute animals and messages that are made from recycled paper.  Your kids can color the cards and personalize the messages.  Also, for each dozen of “Color-n-Kids” Valentines cards, the Stubby Pencil Studio is including twelve tasty Yummy Earth organic lollipops.  This set was a hit with my nieces and nephew.  Your kids will be also a hit at school! 

LET LOVE BLOSSOM

Valentine’s Day is the most important day of the year –for florists.  If you want to send a beautiful bouquet, it is not too late to send a great organic bouquet.  Gardenia Organic is one of the oldest, most reputable sustainable New York florists and is a VeriFlora preferred retailer. Their “Modern Romance” arrangement features deep-colored roses that takes a chic twist on a traditional bouquet.  Want to create a unique arrangement or decorate your apartment with your sweetheart’s favorite flowers?  You can work with the florists at Stem NYC.  Their sustainably grown flowers and dramatic arrangements are a favorite for city event planners.

THE WAY TO A MAN’S (OR WOMAN'S) HEART

Few experiences are more romantic than a candlelit dinner.  If you are a wiz in the kitchen, whip up a homemade meal with organic or locally produced ingredients and set the stage with aromatic soy candles.  If you would rather go out to eat, there are plenty of amazing options.  For a fun and flirty dinner, try DirtCandy.  Their cozy and contemporary restaurant will win over your special one with their inventive vegetarian menu.  For a more traditionally romantic setting, take off your boots and kneel for a delicious meal at Hangawi.  This Korean gourmet restaurant offers a prix fixe vegetarian Valentine’s menu that will wow your senses.