Feeling the pressure to buy a gift for a loved one this Valentine’s Day? During February most Gonzaga students and Spokanites are searching for romantic ideas. Having a small budget this year for V-Day is not a problem. Here are some green money-saving tips to please a significant other. Teddy bears and chocolate hearts are nice, but they are old and cliché for most people. Consider these creative greener options.
Cook at home instead of stressing over dinner reservations unless they have been made already. Presumably, a majority of restaurants in Spokane are booked. Therefore creating a green-dinner is simple and delicious. Most of these easy recipes can be created in less than an hour. Make a shopping trip and gather fruits and vegetables like our former hunter-gatherer ancestors did. Main Market is a great option. Don’t forget to grab a salad and dressing for an easy appetizer.
Now that the main course is planned, let’s begin planning dessert. Chocolate or festive cupcakes can be a romantic option after the meal. For the chocolate lovers, stick to organic, fair trade treats. Delicious animal byproduct free cupcakes recipes taste great. Ice cream with toppings like organic chocolate syrup and soy whipped-cream are perfect for after-dinner intimacy.
To set the mood, light three-in-one soy candles. These will provide you with a soft, ambient light, and you can use them later as massage oil. It’s so convenient, because the oil will already be warmed up for you. Staying indoors for a pampering back massage and foot rub is definitely a romantic way to celebrate love this holiday. Perhaps before the massage initiate some cheek-to-cheek dancing in the living room.
If the budget will allow this year check out these top-13 green gifts available online.
Gonzaga University presented these green tips for our community that will improve any setting: “Instead of using the plug in air fresheners that can potentially waste energy, try using natural fresheners with essential oils. Another way to better the air is by getting an indoor plant. The plant will decrease odors in the room while making the air you breathe cleaner with less carbon dioxide. And of course the best way to eliminate odors in your dorm, clean up the mess!”
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