{"id":2168,"date":"2015-02-09T11:40:55","date_gmt":"2015-02-09T16:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugagreenway.wordpress.com\/?p=2168"},"modified":"2023-01-03T15:30:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T20:30:17","slug":"greener-valentines-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/greenway\/2015\/02\/09\/greener-valentines-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Greener Valentine’s Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Saturday is Valentine’s day. Have you come up with a great gift idea?  It is a good time to remind those you love to live greener by giving them a greener gift.  Below are some are eleven gift ideas for your greener Valentine’s day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Repurpose an old candy box. Fill it with seeds for the gardener in your life.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Include some information from your Cooperative Extension<\/a> office about starting plants from seeds<\/a>.  If there are no gardeners in your life, consider filling the candy box with stamps, coins, special stones, shells, or buttons.  It could be a box of memories, or a box of collectibles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pots of herbs.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Instead of cut flowers, give a living plant that can be enjoyed for a much longer time. Include a set of small garden tools and recipes using the herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Birdhouse made from found objects.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A birdhouse is a good gift for children. Include a pair of binoculars so you can watch the baby birds when they hatch out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Create a book of coupons<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Be creative and use postcards that you bought, but never sent, or tear the fronts off of greeting cards you received. Use your best handwriting and tie the coupons together with a piece of ribbon or string.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Give a book of love poems.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Wander through used book stores to find a gently used book of love poems or sonnets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plant a tree together.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Planting a tree is a wonderfully way to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family or couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Give an old or vintage piece of jewelry.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Go shopping at thrift stores, antique stores, consignment shops, or other places you might find interesting pieces of jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Share your love with others.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Visit a nursing home or retirement center. If allowed, take your dog with you. Research shows that pets are beneficial to the health of the residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adopt and share your love with a pet.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Some researchers have found that animals can reduce tension and improve your mood.  If you have allergies, a pet may not be a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Express your feelings with sidewalk chalk.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can create a beautiful work of art, or just a few meaningful words. Sidewalk chalk is relatively safe; however, a few years ago some brands made overseas were found to contain lead. Buy from a reputable source or make your own sidewalk chalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn to say “I love you” in a different language.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Happy Valentine’s Day!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NOTE:  After Valentine’s Day you can recycle your cards by sending them to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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