Sweet and Eco-Friendly Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 1st, 2008 
by Liesl Bradner
Giving your sweetie plain, ole, run-of-the-mill store bought chocolates this Valentine’s Day may give them a stomachache and heartache. Instead, why not surprise them with organic, trade-free chocolates, flowers or gifts this year and fill both your hearts and the world with goodness.
Why purchase organic trade free chocolates you ask? Here’s the standardized answer: Through Fair Trade practices, these chocolates benefit cooperatives and small family farms, allowing for a commitment of social justice as you make a direct contribution to the livelihood of farmer families and workers who support traditional agricultural practices (small scale, shade grown, and chemical free). (more…)